The tropical forests extanding from South-East Asia end around here, and if you don't go further east, this is your chance to see Indian rhinoceros, elephant and other wildlife. The area protects 100 sq. kms. of lush forest and grasslands, cut by the wide Torsa River. It is 224 km. from Darjeeling, Via Siliguri and Jalpaiguri. There is a rest house at Jaldapara. The best time is from March to May.