About Chilapata

Chilapata is a unique palce of its own, a dense forest near Jaldapara National Park in Dooars, Alipurduar District, West Bengal , India. About 40 Kms away from Alipurduar , and just a few mins away from Hasimara Town.

The Forest forms an elephant corridor between Jaldapara National Park and the Buxa Tigher Reserve and is very rich in wildlife. New species continue to be found . It is also known that the forest used to be home to large number of Rhinoceros populations.The main attractions is the ruined “ Nalraja Garh”, or fort of thye Nal Kings, built in the Gupta period in the fifth century C.E., the Golden Age of India.

How To Reach

The nearest Railway Station of Jayanti is Alipurduar Junction or New Alipur.From Siliguri to Chilapata is 177 km. The nearest airport of Chilapata forest is Bagdogra Airport ( 188 Km )

Places of Interest

There are many more places to visit from chilapata forest such as jaldapara national park, Jayanti, Raimatang, Jaigaon, South Khayer Bari, Totopara etc

Best Time To Visit

Blessed with temperate weather the beauty of the Chilapata and is surrounding places can be relished throughout the year. But the forest area of Dooars region remain close from mid July to mid September.