Murti Bridge
Murti Bridge is around 5kms from our resort and is one of the
most popular tourist spots in North Bengal. This place is
named after the river Murti that streams through the behind of
our Resort. Gorumara National Park and Chapramari forest are
nearby locations to Murti. The place is famous for its serene
atmosphere and it is surrounded by forests giving the place a
calming vibe.
Chalsa
Chalsa is around 10kms from the resort the place and it is one
of the most famous places in Dooars. The scenic beauty of the
lush green forests is the highlight of Chalsa. Gorumara
National Park, Chapramari Forest both are within short
distances from this place and for these wildlife and different
birds habitats are quite popular.
Bindu
Bindu is situated at about 2000ft and is one of the most
picturesque locations of the area. It is close to the
Indo-Bhutan border. Bindu Dam on the Jaldhaka River, Cardamom
plantations are some of the popular tourist destinations to
witness in Bindu. Bindu is around 45Kms from our Resort.
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary
Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary A large variety of flora and
fauna are found in this forests. Chapramari is known for its
elephant population. Gaur (commonly known as Indian bison) are
not uncommon in the Chapramari region. Rhinoceros, Deer,
boars, and leopards are also found there.
Jhallong
This tourist spot is 35km fromĀ our Resort, its surrounded by
the thickly wooded forest and the astounding hills of Bhutan
in the backdrop, Jhalong is undoubtedly a paradise for nature
lovers.
Jaldapara National Park
The forest is mainly savannah covered with tall elephant
grasses. The main attraction of the park is the Indian
one-horned rhinoceros. The park holds the largest rhino
population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
Other animals in the park includes Indian leopard, Indian
elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild
boars, and gaur.
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the foothills of
the Himalayas, between the Teesta and Mahananda rivers.
Situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India; it
comes under Darjeeling Wildlife division and can be reached
from Siliguri in 30 minutes. Sukna, the gateway to the
sanctuary, is only 13 km from Siliguri and 28 km from Bagdogra
airport.
Latpanchar
Latpanchar is a relatively new tourist destination located at
an altitude of 5000 ft above sea level on the hilly region of
Mahananda Wild Life Sanctuary. It is in the Kurseong division
of Darjeeling district. The village is known for its proximity
to the core area of the Mahananda WLS. It is also famous for
the medicinal plants it produces; there is a large plantation
of cinchona around here. Snow-capped peaks of Himalaya is
widely visible from here.
PLACES NEAR BY THE SELVA RESORT
Buxa Tiger
Buxa Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve in northern West Bengal,
India, covering an area of 760 sqkm (290 sq mi). In altitude,
it ranges from 60 m (200 ft) in the Gangetic Plains to 1,750 m
(5,740 ft) bordering the Himalayas in the north. At least 284
bird species inhabit the reserve. Mammals present include
Asian elephant, gaur, Sambar deer, clouded leopard, Indian
leopard.
Chilapata Forests
The forest forms an elephant corridor between Jaldapara
National Park and the Buxa Tiger Reserve and is rich in
wildlife. New species continue to be found. The forest used to
be home to large Rhinoceros populations. In hunting
expeditions in 1892-1904, in and around Chilapata Forest, the
Maharajah of Cooch Behar recorded killing one rhino, injury of
one, and sighting of over 14. Rhinos now are extremely rare.
Indian leopards are still common.
Rajabhatkhawa
Rajabhatkhawa is a small town situated just outside the Buxa
Tiger Reserve in the Kalchini block in the Alipurduar
subdivision of the Alipurduar district in West Bengal, India.
It is known for its natural environment, and is surrounded by
forest. All the permits for the entry to the Buxa Tiger
reserve are sanctioned by the Forest Department after through
scrutiny of the purpose of the visit.