Bengal Safari

4.2

Location: 5th Mile, Sevoke Rd, Salugara, Siliguri, West Bengal 734008, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hours

Bengal Safari Park is situated within the forested area of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, and is the first-ever animal safari park in the North Bengal region. Boasting rich and flourishing wildlife, the park offers its visitors a close look at flora and fauna in their wilderness.

Attraction

This park delivers a striking chance for tourists to partake in the wilderness of Bengal. It is a wildlife park and it’s a zoo-like commercial drive-in tourist attraction where visitors can ride in vehicles provided by the facility to have a view of freely wandering and untamed animals. Tourists can take pleasure in discovering the wild animals closely in-vehicle rides like a Force bus, Toy train, etc. Moreover, they can have the thrill of elephant riding.

These things attracted all the visitors very much.

Nearby attractions of this place are:

History

The ownership of the land of the proposed North Bengal Wild Animals Park, Siliguri (viz. Bengal Safari) belongs to the forest department, the government of West Bengal.

Inside/Outside Views

The view is unquestionably wild and breathtaking. The visitor can gaze at freely roaming wild animals with the understanding of the tranquil atmosphere of the forest

You can visit this place with your family and surely it must be enjoyable and entertaining.

Besides the sunrise and sunset view from this place is so beautiful that you can not imagine. This place looks more beautiful than any other time. This place is also well decorated

Opening Hours

9.00 am to 5.00 pm is the visiting hours of this place.

Entry & Others Fees

Entry fees are: For adults INR 25 on weekends and INR 10 for children.

INR 30 on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays for adults and children it’s N/A.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Rail: The Bengal Safari is 13.5 km away from New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. Visitors can take a cab taxi to reach the Bengal Safari from the railway station; it might take 35 minutes to reach the destination. From the Siliguri Jn Train Station, it will take 24 minutes.

By Air: The Bengal Safari is 21.5 km away from Bagdogra Air Force Base Airport. Visitors can take a cab taxi to reach the park from the airport; it will take 40 minutes to reach the destination.

By road: You can take a bus to reach Siliguri first. After reaching Siliguri you can take a cab to reach this place. Otherwise, you can hire a car to reach this place directly.

Tips for Travellers

You should carry water bottles and the necessary things that you need.

FAQ

Que-01: Is this place safe to visit?

Ans: Yes it’s safe to visit.

Que-02: Is photography allowed in this place?

Ans: Yes photography is allowed in this place. The charge for the camera is free but for a video camera it’s INR 100 (noncommercial) and INR 2000( commercial)

Que-03: Is there any parking facility in the Bengal Safari?

Ans: Yes there are parking facilities in the Bengal Safari. For parking vehicles, visitors need to pay the parking fees depending on the vehicles and duration of the parking.

Vehicles-Free
Bus or Minibus -First Two Hours: INR 100, Additional Per Hour: INR 50
Car, Van, or Auto (Four or Three Wheelers)- First Two Hours: INR 30, Per Additional Hour: INR 10
Scooter or MotorCycle (Two Wheelers)-First Two Hours: INR 10, Per Additional Hour: INR 5
Bicycle-First Two Hours: INR 5, Per Additional Hour: INR 2