Top 5 Wildlife Destinations Near Kolkata

Get closer to nature and witness the creatures with whom we share this wonderful planet. Leave behind the concrete world and enter the green zone where birds and animals live freely. You won't be disappointed. Here are 5 wildlife destinations near Kolkata.

1. Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary


Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary (Deer Park) is situated very close to Shantiniketan. Sal and Piyal trees surround the forest. Here you can see various species of deers and peacocks. There are watch towers and jungle paths all over the sanctuary for tourists to walk around and catch glimpses of wildlife especially deers. Also a large lake is located beside the forest where there is a bird sanctuary. Various types of migratory birds are seen here. Read More...

2. Parmadan Deer Park


Parmadan Deer Park, also known as Bibhutibhushan Wildlife Sanctuary, is situated at a distance of 113 km from Kolkata. This park is located on the banks of river Ichamati and spreads over an area of 92 hectares. There is a children's park, zoo and tourist bungalow in this wildlife sanctuary. Famous Bengali writer Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyay's house is located nearby. There are about 400 deers in this deer park. You can also go for a boat ride down the river. Read More...

3. Sundarbans


Sundarbans, the home of the Royal Bengal Tigers, is situated in the South East portion of the South 24 Parganas district of the state of West Bengal. The Sundarbans was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1984. Sundarbans is on the one hand a National Park, a Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve. It is also a biosphere reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sunderbans is a place of awe and wonder which will leave every visitor spellbound. Read More...

4. Bethuadahari


Bethuadahari is a calm, serene and peaceful forest situated in Nadia district in the state of West Bengal. A wildlife sanctuary has come up at Bethuadahari which spans over an area of 165 acres. Inside the forest you will see innocent deers grazing on the lush green grounds. More than 500 deers inhabit this forest. Other animals which are found in Bethuadahari include wild cats, peacocks, snakes and various species of birds. Read More...

5. Gorumara National Park


Gorumara is the one of the most popular national parks of West Bengal. Located at a distance of 50 km from Jalpaiguri, this forest covers an area of 79 km. One can see rhinos, elephants, bisons, leopard, gaur, sambhar and many other species of deer here. You will also see innumerable peacocks dancing. There are four watch towers - Yatraprosad, Medla, Chandrachur and Chukchuki. In winter lots of birds can be seen at Chukchuki. Read More...

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