Wildlife · Jalpaiguri
Medla Watch Tower
Across the river on a bamboo bridge
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Wildlife · Viewpoints
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Medla Watch Tower
Medla watchtower is reached by crossing the Murti river on a swaying bamboo bridge and walking a short distance through grassland, which makes the approach as memorable as the viewing.
The tower looks over a marshy clearing where rhino, bison and deer come to graze, and the birding around it is superb.
Why visit
- Bamboo bridge crossing over the Murti
- Marsh clearing with regular rhino and bison
- Fewer visitors than the roadside towers
- Beautiful early-morning light
Things to do & experiences
Bamboo bridge walk-in
Watchtower wildlife vigil
Grassland birding
Village guide storytelling
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Mal Junction.
By road
From Lataguri via the Medla approach road.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
