Chilapata Forest
চিলাপাতা
An elephant corridor forest linking Jaldapara and Buxa, with jeep safaris and the Gupta-era ruins of Nalraja Garh hidden within.
Chilapata Forest lies south of Hasimara and forms an important elephant corridor linking Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve. Dense sal forest and wetlands dominate the landscape. Asian elephants, gaur and peafowl are common, and one-horned rhinos occasionally wander over from Jaldapara. Visitors can take jeep safaris from near Kodal Basti. Inside the forest stand the brick-wall ruins of Nalraja Garh, a Gupta-period site wrapped in tree roots, with a distinctly mysterious atmosphere. Eco-lodges on the banks of the nearby Torsa River also offer overnight stays. A forest permit is required. Set out early or late in the day, as some roads close during the monsoon.
Opening hours
About 6:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed in rainy season)
Nearby sights
- Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre
- Buxa Tiger Reserve Jungle Safari
- Raimatang
- Jayanti River Valley
- Buxa Fort
- Pokhri Hill
- Lepchakha
- Mahakal Cave