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When I was a kid, I came under the spell of “Hollong”. Hollong Bungalow is located 8 km deep inside Jaldapara National Park. Before I continue further, I should describe the setting in which the bungalow is located. The best way to describe it is …
An elephant stood guard to protect a four-year-old girl, who had fallen down from a scooter, from other members of the herd in Lataguri. The incident occurred on National Highway 31 near the entrance of Kalakhawa Watchtower of Gorumara National Park when a family of …
An Eco Park will be developed at Lataguri which was inaugurated by Siliguri-Jalpaiguri Development Authority(SJDA) Chairman Mr.Sourav Chakraborty on Monday(19.02.19). The estimated cost of eco-park is Rs. 8cr 84lakhs. The park is expected to open eco-park before Durga Puja. It was a long wish from …
Tree-house or Gachbari is an eco-friendly cottage located at a height supported by two sal trees. It one of the best accommodation to stay at Dooars. Along with the tree-house, there are 6 other cottages at Dhupjhora Elephant Camp. The rooms are cosy from inside …
Forests Department has taken initiative to prevent forests from fire during the month of February & March. These months maximum, dry leaves fall from trees. Already fire watcher team has started their work at different forests of Jalpaiguri district. As per local people sometimes people …
Gorumara National Park will be guarded through regular boat patrolling. This will of help to protect habitat and control of poaching of wild animals. Till now either on foot or by captive elephant the forest was kept under observation. For the first time, the Government …
We decided for a day trip to Jhalong and Bindu en route Murti and Paren. We started off from Jalpaiguri on a Sunday of February 2019, it was the day of Saraswati Puja. After a drive of half an hour, we reached Lataguri. Our final …
The canine squad will be employed by the Bengal Government’s Forest Department to sniff out poachers for every forest of North Bengal. To stop poachers from entering the forest, the Forest Department had thought of increasing the communication between forest village and the Forest Department. …
Gajoldoba has come into prominence as a birding destination in the recent past. In winters migratory birds and waders congregate at Gajoldoba Wetlands. Presence of prey draws raptors and falcons. Falcons and raptors can be seen hovering over, perched on an uphill ready to play …
Almost one year back wild dog was found in Kodolbasti range of Jaldapara Wild Life Division & now wild goat is found in Jaldapara forest. Early morning on Thrusday(07/02/2019) at Mendabari Rabha Basti adjacent to Jaldapara National Park – wild goat was seen by villagers …