Wildlife · Alipurduar
Mendabari
Jungle camps in the elephant corridor
Alipurduar, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Alipurduar, West Bengal, India
Known for
Forests & Sanctuaries · Wildlife
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Mendabari
Mendabari sits on the edge of Chilapata forest beside the Bania river, best known for its tented jungle camps run in partnership with the forest department and local villages.
Nights are spent listening for elephants moving through the corridor; days are for safaris, river walks and village visits.
Why visit
- Community-run jungle camps inside the corridor
- Elephant and bison movement close to camp
- Quiet, uncommercial alternative to the main resorts
- Excellent guides drawn from local villages
Things to do & experiences
Tented jungle camp stay
Chilapata jeep safari
Bania river walk
Village and tribal culture evening
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
Hasimara or Alipurduar Junction.
By road
Short drive from Hasimara on the Chilapata road.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
