Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary:
In North Bengal, the great expanse of Terrai grasslands is held by Jaldapara Sanctuary intersected with raverine forests, dry mixed forests and wet-forests. Rhino and Asiatic elephant's favourite homes are the tall riparian grasslands lined with bamboo clumps. Various other kinds of species like the python, monitor lizard, cobra, kraits and frogs are available for visitors to see. On approach, Hog Deer, a typical animal of short grasslands quite often shoots out of cover in small groups. The sambar conceals itself in a good shrubby undergrowth. The cheetal is confined to the edge - areas between treelands and grasslands. Gaurs - Indian bison - can be found roaming over grasslands and forest. A tiger or leopard may be found on the sandy banks of a stream. Ride on elephants gives an exhilirating experience at Jaldapara.

Rain Forests of Dooars:
Dooars is self explanatory meaning the 'gateway'. Specifically meant to be the gateway to Bhutan, it is now the gateway to the Indian states & districts of Assam, Sikkim and Darjeeling. Here the streams mature into rivers, rhinos and elephants have their say and its a place where the Himalayas meet the plains.

A never ending stretch of virgin forests is crisscrossed by the river Teesta and her tributaries with motorable roads cut through deep forests, rich with fauna and flora. Mauve hills stand at the end of velvet green plains. The forests echo with the melody of birds. There are various wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, trival settlements and valleys carpeted with tea gardens.

The Indian bison or Gaur can be said to be omni present. A prominent glance of the endangered species, one horned rhino, is possible at Jaldapara and Gorumara. The Royal Bengal Tiger can be seen at Mahananda and Buxa with other numbers of the cat-family. Small tribes like Rava, Mech, Kora, Munda etc. are found in between. Toto, the smallest surviving tribe also exists.

Gorumara:
The reception of the National Park with ringing temple bells, typical sounding crickets is fantastic. Comprising of 80 sq. kilometers including the upper Tondu reserve and Chapramari wildlife sanctuary, Gorumara is unique for its diversity. This is the most vital migratory corridor of the Asiatic Elephant - the myth of this forest prayed as Mahakal Baba or Lord Shiva. A temple in Darjeeling at the Observatory hill is solely dedicated to Mahakal Baba and the locals say that it is "Chetcheti" meaning very holy and whatever you wish for, your wishes will be granted. It claims to be the home for one horned Rino and the Indian bison. Bird watching is one of the best pastimes.