Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
Darjiling
Mahananda
Various habitats, from riverine forests (such as Khayer, Sisoo) to
dense mixed-wet forest (in the higher elevations)
Tiger, Asian Elephant, Gaur, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Himalayan
Black Bear, Clouded Leopard, Serow, Porcupine; Himalayan Pied
Hornbill
Kapasi, Katus, Kawla, Champ, Matting Bamboo, Castanopsis
indica, Meliosma wallichii, Machilus edulis, Pipli Spp., Alnus
nepalensis, Prunus nepaulensis. Scattered Plantations of Hemlock
(Tsuga brunoniana) and Dhupi Spp.
Nearest airport is Bagdogra.
Nearest railway station at
Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
Connected by roads from
Siliguri.
Forest Rest house Lodges,
camps, resorts available for
booking via
https://northbengaltourism.com/
Options for private
accommodation also available.
Chief Conservator of Forests, Hill Circle
Sankar Villa, Ladenla Road, Darjeeling 734101
Phone: 0354-2252277/2252845