Lataguri to Jaldapara National Park
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Ways to make the journey
2 h
The usual way to link the two parks. Leave Lataguri after a morning safari and breakfast, and reach Madarihat for lunch and an afternoon slot. The road runs through tea gardens and forest belts past Chalsa, Nagrakata, Binnaguri and Birpara.
2.5–3 h
Buses run along the highway towards Birpara, Hasimara and Alipurduar; you may need to change at Malbazar or Birpara. Ask locally for the next direct service. It is cheap but slow with luggage.
2–2.5 h plus transfers
From New Mal Junction or Chalsa, trains on the Dooars line run east to Madarihat and Hasimara. Timings are limited, so check them in advance and plan autos at both ends.
Worth a stop
- Chalsa hilltop view
- Chapramari forest
- Nagrakata tea gardens
- Birpara
Questions people ask
Good to know
How far is Gorumara from Jaldapara
About 75 km between Lataguri, the Gorumara base, and Madarihat, the Jaldapara gate. By car it takes about two hours via Chalsa, Nagrakata and Birpara. Many travellers spend two nights in each place.
Can I do Gorumara and Jaldapara in one day
It is possible to do a dawn safari at Gorumara and an afternoon safari at Jaldapara, with a two-hour drive in between, but it is a long day. With children or older travellers, spend at least one night in each place.
What is the car fare from Lataguri to Madarihat
About ₹2,500–3,500 for a small car, indicative 2026, one way. Lodges in Lataguri can arrange it. If you keep the same car for the whole trip, the daily rate usually works out cheaper.
Is there a bus from Lataguri to Madarihat
There are buses along the highway towards Birpara and Alipurduar, but you may need to change at Malbazar or Birpara. Ask in Lataguri for direct services. It is cheap but slow, about two and a half to three hours.