Rhino Camp - Ramsai

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Gorumara has accommodations from the Forest Department in three places:
i) Ramsai Rhino Camp
ii) Kalipur Eco Village and
iii) Dhupjhora elephant camp

(i)Rhino Camp - Ramsai

RRamsai Rhino camp is a govt. resort under forest department to provide nature lovers a memorable stay. Its located at the boundary of gorumara forest, adjacent to the village ramsai and a picturesque teat estate. It has four cottages made in tree house style with all necessary facilities. There is another resort of forest dept. just in the next village kalipur. However, we stayed at Ramsai Rhino Camp. 
To reach ramsai, you have to go via maynaguri. From siliguri it should not take more than 2 hrs to drive down to the camp. There are buses plying regularly between siliguri and maynaguri, and then maynaguri to ramsai. 
To book this forest dept.'s resorts, you have to go to lataguri counter. Otherwise, you may call in+91 3561 266 340 for booking, they will guide you. 
Now, lets talk about the activities to be done in the camp. Actually, the only thing to do here, is to feel the nature to the fullest. Explore the area on your feet. Medhla watch tower is about 1~1.5 Km away. You can stroll in the jungle trail or take a bullock-cart to medhla... Most important facility to stay in these camp is the elephant safari, which other tourists are not allowed to avail. Fooding & lodging, Ride to medhla watch tower, elephant safari and tribal dance in the evening.... All these things are included in the package, which is currently Rs. 3900/ per day for two persons. After reaching medhla watch tower you can just sit and enjoy the panoramic view of gorumara forest and soak urself into the nature's lap. You may spot lots of peacocks, bisons and one horn rhino in the grass land and the planes of murti/jaldhaka river. We had a two days stay, in two days we spotted 11 rhinos and numerous bisons, peacoks, barking deer, wild boars and various birds. Our mate was 'Amona', a 23 yr old female elephant, in the safari. We had spotted rhino from about 15feet distance, it was slowly munching on the grass..... As we approached nearer, he looked up to us for a while to allow us to take some photographs and then again concentrated on his evening snacks. We trundled forward into the elephant grass which grows as high as 20'. Later on we spotted a herd of bisons. From the medhla watchtower, a salt pit is easily visible, this salt pit is a prime location to spot wild animals. They regularly visit this place to lick salt. Early Morning and evening times are suitable for animal sighting in any jungle. Apart from the jungle and watchtower, the rivers... Murti & jaldhaka and jadavpur...Jalpaiguri - this narrow stretch of land lying between the Sikkim - Darjeeling Himalayas and Gangetic West Bengal has more than often evoked a sense of both eerie and romanticism in many a heart since the early British Rule. Veined by mighty rivers like the Teesta,Torsa, Jaldhaka, Dyna, Neora, Sankosh etc. this piece of land has been aptly named as the land of 'Tea, Timber & Tourism'. A major stretch of area is bordered in the north by Bhutan and hence the name - DOOARS/DUARS which mean - Door of Bhutan.

Enclosed by lush tea garden and dense semi-tropical forest, the journey towards Ramsai is filled with the pictorial view of changing landscape. The roads leading toward Ramsai take the tourists through the paddy field towards the land dotted with tall Sal trees midst the rolling meadow of lavish tea garden. The view of sparkling river stream meandering through the thick forest enclosing Ramsai is truly a glorious sight to be adorned after reaching Ramsai. Located at the periphery of Gorumara National Park sighting of wild animals is a frequent occurrence in Ramsai. Tourists who want to spend some quality time in the core of jungle can lodge in the Ramsai Rhino Camp where they can get the true essence of wilderness. There are many places to visit in and around Ramsai like Medla Watchtower which may hype the interest of visitor whilst awakening the hidden wilderness explorer within them. Medla Watchtower offers a panoramic vista of river Jaldhaka flowing through the verdant forest enclosing Ramsai which looks like glistening snakes meandering through the plains an awe-inspiring sight which can leave any bystander mesmerized by the beauty of Dooars. Tourists get a unique experience of riding on a bullock cart while visiting the Medla watchtower where along with panoramic vista of verdant forest they might even spot some rhino and wild elephant. Butterfly Park located close to Ramsai Rhino Camp is another place to visit while traveling to Ramsai. The ark as the name suggest is the breeding ground for a vast collection of butterfly species where visitor can see vibrant colored butterflies flocking around the park. Located 3km from Ramsai is a scenic picnic spot called Panbari. Panbari is the confluence of 3 major rivers of Dooars namely Murti, Jaldhaka and Diana. The bank of Panbari has become an ideal spot for picnicking and the scenic view of the wide expanse of river bed is truly a sight to be relish upon. Apart for being known for the astounding destination Dooars is famous for its tea production and visitor can enjoy the beauty of the enchanting tea gardens of Dooars region while traveling to Ramsai. Jadavpur Tea Garden located at the vicinity of Ramsai is the ideal place for the visitor to know more about the magical process behind making the hand plucked tea leaf. Ramsai is a scenically blessed forest village, the beauty of which never ceases to amaze the visitors.Spending a night in the serene ambiance at the core of the jungle while listening to the alluring chirping of crickets and hooting of exotic night birds can be a moment to be cherished lifetime, and traveling to Ramsai ensures it all to you. Endowed with the pictorial sight and tranquil environment, Ramsai of Dooars region has become the place to find solace for the nature lover and adventurer from the mundane city life who crave to be in a nature bound place and explore the verdant jungle while riding on the back of majestic elephant.

               BEST TIME TO VISIT RAMSAI

           Each season has its own charm to be relished in Ramsai and when all the forest area of Dooars region remains close during monsoon season from mid July to mid September, Ramsai keep its door open for the visitors making it open throughout the year.

        How to Go : This place is around an Hour Journey from Lataguri. Ramsai Village entrance through the Gorumara forest has been closed. Just after Lataguri there is a road towards right side and through a village and that road goes to Ramsai. From Lataguri it takes around Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1200/- for a Non AC Sumo. 
By air - Bagdogra (13 km from Siliguri) is the nearest airport.By rail - Nearest railway station is New Maynaguri, 20 km and New Mal 30 km from Lataguri By road : National Highway 31 which connects Siliguri and Guwahati passes throughLataguri (about 75 km from Siliguri), Chalsa and Nagrakata near the park. Gorumara National Park is 1 km from Lataguri, 10 km from Chalsa. Lampokhari: Initially one of the oldest natural lake in Sikkim and recently artificially constructed to facilitate boating for the tourists. At an altitude of 4600 ft (1,400 m) it is the only lake with boating facility in Sikkim.

Dak Bungalow:Popularly known as Ari-Bangla, it is an old British-built dak bungalow built by Sir James Claude White (first political officer of Sikkim during British rule in India) in the year 1895. At the same premises Sikkim's first treasury was built as well as Sikkim Police was raised and the first outpost started functioning in the year 1897.

Aritar Gumpa: A monastery of the Kagyuapa order, considered as one of the holiest and oldest in Sikkim. The visitor's can imbibe the tranquil air with splendour of monastic arts reflected in its traditional architecture, carved & painted murals and treasure of manuscripts and icons.

Others Attraction: Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir, Mankhim, Nirmal Dham, Ever green nursery & Ram Gauri Sangrhalaya, Kali khola falls (Lonely falls), Changey water fall, Lungchok valley, Love Dara etc. 
Dak Bungalow:Popularly known as Ari-Bangla, it is an old British-built dak bungalow built by Sir James Claude White (first political officer of Sikkim during British rule in India) in the year 1895. At the same premises Sikkim's first treasury was built as well as Sikkim Police was raised and the first outpost started functioning in the year 1897.
Aritar Gumpa: A monastery of the Kagyuapa order, considered as one of the holiest and oldest in Sikkim. The visitor's can imbibe the tranquil air with splendour of monastic arts reflected in its traditional architecture, carved & painted murals and treasure of manuscripts and icons.
Others Attraction: Parbateyswar Shivalaya Mandir, Mankhim, Nirmal Dham, Ever green nursery & Ram Gauri Sangrhalaya, Kali khola falls (Lonely falls), Changey water fall, Lungchok valley, Love Dara etc. 
·         Jaldhaka Altadanga Tea Garden
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·         Purbba Dobbari
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·         Bhatiapara
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·         Dakhin Nunkhawa Danga
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·         Panbari
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·         Fataktari
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·         Chamtimukhi
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·         Garialtari

Forest Ramsai Weather Conditions - Nearby Places

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·         Paschim Dangapara

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·         Ramsai Forest II

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MAP FOR RAMSAI

SOME PICTURE OF RAMSAI

MAINLY YOU SAW HERE ELEPHANT AND RHINO IN THE COTTAGE THIS TYPE OF GARUR GARI AVAILABLE .THIS GARUR GARI GOTO THE TOWER AND THIS TOWER YOU SAW MANY ANIMALS   

YOU STAY THE COTTAGE NEXT MORNING YOU GO FOR BOATING AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL MORNING AND ENJOY SEE THE PICTURE

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