Dooars : Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

the panoramic view to Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

The Jeep was running through the road (NH-31) crowded with the vehicles.The forest on both the sides were looking very impressive and the notice for slow drive through this area was seen,as it was a corridor of wild elephants.I was very hopeful about sighting the wild elephants and was dreaming of a herd of elephants crossing the road.I was looking as long my sight permitted through the trees to trace the wild animals.The Jeep took a left turn and an entirely new world of nature opened up in front my eyes.This road was different with few cars were plying and I was so amazed by the beauty of the forest that, apart from watching wild animals, I would have spent my time watching the panoramic view.The grove of trees were upright and looked like strong men in their youth.Even the colour of the leaves on trees were different on either side of the road.The beauty of the environment was charmingly beautiful.

the entry point of the Chapramari Wildlife sanctuary

The Jeep turned to left and we were at the entry gate of the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary.The man at the visitors` check-point was very calm to tell us that witnessing the herd of elephants and bisons were very common .As the gate was opened,we were within the area of Chapramari,one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary of this area.The trees with in forest area were a real beauty.

the herd of Indian Bisons at the Chapramari forest

Suddenly a herd of Indian Bisons or Gaur were sighted in the forest,and the Jeep stopped.The herd were so close to us with their massive sized males,very strongly built,it looked like a football team in their white socks,and I took enough photos to satisfy my hunger of sighting wild bisons. The herd had their young members with them and kept watching them till they entered into the deep forest. The guide spotted peacocks many times,Saw huge Hornbills were flying off,and a flight of Parrots on the way to their nest. Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most attractive destinations of Dooars. Chapramari forest can be visited from the Gorumara National Park from where permission to enter into the forest area of Chapramari can be obtained,and the forest has a good density and variety of wild animals. well connected by Rail and Road.Nearest Airport-Bagdogra.West Bengal Forest Development Corporation has their lodge – Panjhora Wilderness Camp,Murti Cottage,etc.staying where the beauty of Chapramari can be witnessed with a safari ride.The forest remain closed during 16-th June to 15-th September every year.