Dhupjhora
elephant camp
Dhupjhora in Dooars is
situated on the south Gorumara forest range and on the western bank of Murti
river. Dhupjhora is also knowns as “ Elephant Camp” because of
Pilkhana – the elephant stable of Gorumara National Park. Dhupjora Elephant
Camp popularly known as Gachbari or tree house is an unique concept of eco
tourism by the forest department. It is also called Gorumara Elephant Camp.
Dhupjhora is located on the southern part
of the Gorumara forest and
is famously known for the Elephant Camp. The Pilkhana or
the elephant stables are located on the western banks of Murti
River and therefore the elephant camp. This zone is also known as
the Gachbari because of the Tree House
accommodation offered to the tourists who visit this area with an
excitement to watch elephants and also take a ride on their back into the
forest. This unique eco-friendly tourism has won the hearts of many wild life
enthusiasts.
How to reach Dhupjhora: Dhupjhora can be reached by hiring cars from NJP (New
Jalpaiguri Railway Station) or Siliguri or Bagdogra. First you have to reach
Lataguri (75 kms from Siliguri) and then drive straight for 10 mins to reach
the Rhino Crossing (Gondar More) where you would find a statue of a Rhino and
the Checkpost for Dhupjhora Elephant Camp on the right. You have to verify your
permit here and enter the Elephant Camp. The Dhupjhora Elephant Camp is located
adjacent to the Gorumara forest with a tea garden as its backdrop. The Murti
River is a 10 min walk from the camp skirting a way through the fringes of the
forest and crossing a few streams. You can also reach Dhupjhora from New Mall
Junction Station.
Dhupjhora is an ideal place
to enjoy the jungle from the core with chances to seeing wild animals
nearby. Strolling on the bank of river Murti or on the river bed is also
very exiting. Watching sunset from the Murti river bed is a life long memory.
Gachbari or Dhupjora
Elephant Camp is an place where people visiting Gorumara National Park must
stay overnight. Surrounded by deep forest, lush green tea gardens and the
meandering river it has its own watch tower and elephant riding. Watch tower is
the near by of the river Murti and from the tower the panoramic view of the
park, river Murti and vast grasslands are seen. There is a salt reservoir below
the tower. So the gentle but firm steps of one horned rhinos or elephants can
be expected at any moment. Indian bisons, deers or horde of hornbills are also
be seen in a distant way from the tower.
Places to see in Dhupjhora: Dhupjhora is located in the South Gorumara Forest Range. The Gorumara Jungle, the adjacent tea gardens, the meandering Murti River, the Tree House and the elephant camp itself are the attractions of Dhupjora.
Nearby attractions around Dhupjhora: The entire Dooars range of jungles like Chapramari, Chalsa, Neora Valley, Chukchukia, Jaldapara and others are located nearby. You can also travel upto Bindu, Jhalong, Samsing, Suntaleykhola, Paren and other areas near the Dooars.
Things to do in Dhupjhora: This is an Elephant Camp where the Forest Department’s elephants are kept and cared for. These jumbos regularly check out the forest with their mahouts and forest guards for injured animals and miscreants. After completing their job they take the tourists staying at their camp for jungle safari. Tourists can enjoy elephant safari everyday either in the evening or morning. Crossing the Murti River on elephant back and entering the Gorumara Range is a unique experience.
The elephants are brought to the Murti River for their daily wash around 3:00 pm and tourists can join the mahouts to scrub and wash these gentle giants in Murti River. After their bath in the river, these elephants have their meal, where tourists also get a chance to feed them. Your entire stay in Dhupjhora Elephant Camp would involve close encounters with these gentle giants and the more you come to know about these huge animals the more fascinated you would become. Tourists can also visit a nearby carpet factory, roam around the adjacent tea garden or take a dip in the Murti River. A tribal cultural program is held every evening for the tourists within the Dhupjhora Elephant Camp.
Best time to visit Dhupjhora: October to March is the best time to visit the Dhupjhora Elephant Camp. However, the camp stays open throughout the year and arranges elephant safaris to different parts of the jungle. In the rainy season, most parts of the jungle stays out of reach for the tourists so the safari is held in selected areas of the jungle. Nevertheless, you have very good chance of sighting Rhinos, Bisons, Deers, Monkeys, Peacocks and other animals any time of the year.
Lodging and dining facilities in Dhupjhora: The Dhupjhora Elephant Camp is the only option for staying here. The camp has six cottages on stilts and a tree house for the tourists. All meals, cultural programs, elephant safaris are arranged by the camp. You have to book your accommodation beforehand (there is no spot booking facility) from the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer.
Uttar-Dhupjhora Weather
Wind Speed:
31 km/h
Wind Direction:
N
Humidity:
64%
Visibility:
9.7mi
Pressure:
995mb
Sunrise:
4:42 AM
Sunset:
6:29 PM
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