Jaldapara National Park
Jaldapara National Park (Pron: ˌʤʌldəˈpɑ:rə) is a national park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Alipurduar District of northern West Bengal, India, and on the banks of the Torsa River. It is situated at an elevation of 61 m (200 ft) and is spread across 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast grassland with patches of riverine forest. It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of its great variety of flora and fauna. It is a habitat management area.
| Jaldapara National Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
An elephant safari through the Jaldapara Sanctuary | |
Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Location | Alipurduar District, West Bengal, India |
| Nearest city | Madarihat, Birpara |
| Coordinates | 26.6909°N 89.2763°E |
| Area | 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) |
| www.jaldaparanationalprk.org | |
Today, Jaldapara National Park has the largest population of the Indian rhinoceros in the state.
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