Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the vicinity of Siliguri and is a paradise for bird lovers. The forest is also home to elephants. Sukna, the entry point to Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is 10 km from Siliguri. The glimpse of Mt. Kanchenjunga through the dense bushes and trees of the forest add to the beauty of this jungle. Sukna Lake is situated inside the forest. During winter thousands of migratory birds visit this lake. The sanctuary remains open from 8 am to 4 pm. It is closed during monsoon season.


Getting There

The nearest railhead is New Jalpaiguri which enjoys good connectivity with the rest of the country. The town of Siliguri is situated very close to New Jalpaiguri. The sanctuary stands beside the road leading to Darjeeling from Siliguri. Buses, jeeps and taxis are available from Siliguri to get to Sukna.

Staying There

You can stay at Sukna or Kalijhora Forest Bungalows. For booking contact: Forest Officer, Kurseong Division, Tel: (03554) 244320.

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