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About Chapramari
Wildlife Sanctuary
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is located near the NH31 connecting north-east with the rest of India.
As you cross river Tista on your way into Dooars, you reach the famous
Chapramari sanctuary. A huge variety of flora and fauna covers the
forests. Chapramari is famous for its elephant population. Gaur
(commonly known as Bison) is also quite frequent around this region.
Albeit few in number, the forests are also home of the famous Royal
Bengal Tiger. Different other varieties of deer, reptiles and other
animals can be easily seen around here. The place is a heaven for bird
watchers.
Chapramari is close to the Gorumara national park. If you are staying
at Lataguri, you can visit Chapramari from there. Chapramari is about
30 km from Chalsa and Lataguri.
There is a nice forest bungalow on the river bank of Murti. From this
bungalow you can see elephants and other animals during the early
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