forest lodge · Chilapata Forest, Dooars

Malangi Lodge, Hasimara (WBFDC)

Name: Malangi Lodge, Hasimara (WBFDC)
Address: Chilapata Forest

budget

A forest corporation lodge at Barodabari, Hasimara, next to the Kodalbasti forest of Chilapata. Simple deluxe and super deluxe rooms, set meals, and forest sounds at night; a cheap base for Chilapata and Jaldapara.

Malangi Lodge is run by the West Bengal Forest Development Corporation at Barodabari, Hasimara, in the Birpara-Madarihat block of Alipurduar district. The corporation describes it as adjacent to the Kodalbasti forest, the Chilapata side of the Jaldapara landscape. It lists deluxe rooms at about ₹2,000 and super deluxe at about ₹2,700 a night, with meals charged at a fixed daily rate per person.

It suits travellers who want quiet and value rather than facilities. Chilapata safaris start nearby, Madarihat and the Jaldapara counter are 20–30 minutes away, and Hasimara station on the Dooars line is close. Evenings are for sitting outside and listening to the forest; there is little else to do, which is the point.

Why we like it

Next to the Kodalbasti forest of Chilapata
Among the lowest rates near Jaldapara
Close to Hasimara station on the Dooars line

Watch out for

Facilities are basic, food is set-menu, and you need a car for safaris at Madarihat.

Questions people ask

Good to know

Where is Malangi Lodge

Malangi Lodge is at Barodabari, Hasimara, in Alipurduar district, next to the Kodalbasti forest on the Chilapata side of Jaldapara. Hasimara town and station are close, and Madarihat, the Jaldapara safari base, is 20–30 minutes away by car.

How much does Malangi Lodge cost

The forest corporation lists deluxe rooms at about ₹2,000 and super deluxe at about ₹2,700 per night, with meals charged at roughly ₹500 per person per day, indicative. Rates change; check the WBFDC website before you travel.

Can I do a Jaldapara safari from Malangi Lodge

Yes. Book your Jaldapara or Chilapata safari through the forest department's portal or the Madarihat counter, and arrange a car from the lodge; Madarihat is 20–30 minutes away. Chilapata safaris start closer, on the Kodalbasti side.

Packages

Packages that can use this stay

Nº 47956 · Dooars4N / 5D Chilapata, Buxa Fort and Jayanti in 4 nights Chilapata Forest → Buxa Tiger Reserve and Buxa Fort → Jayanti Budget fare from
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per person, twin₹12,000

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