MAHANANDA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Sevoke, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is a reserved forest area that initially started as a game sanctuary where children took rides. The entrance to the sanctuary is located at Sukna which is about two & half hours drive from Darjeeling. If you are coming from New Jalpaiguri (NJP), it takes about 45 minutes to reach the gate. The sanctuary is spread over varying elevations and across 158 Sq KM of forest area. The altitude varies from 500ft. at the southern area near Sukna and rising up to 4,300 feet towards the northern area near a place called Latpanchar. On the east the sanctuary is bounded by the river Teesta and on the west by the Mahanadi river and Hill Cart Road.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do keep the premises of the Zoo neat and clean.
- Do not tease animals and do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
- Animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside Zoo.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:00 AM | 05:30 PM | 100 | 50 |
Other Fee's
- Vehicle Entry Fees - 100/-
- Camera Charges - 150/-
- Guide Charges - 150/-
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Shamoli Bus Stand |
27.7 KM | 7699993930 |
 Gulma Railway Station |
20.6 KM | 139 |
 Bagdogra Airport |
40.8 KM | 03532698431 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sevoke | 7.7 KM |
Nearest Temples
GHOOM MONASTERY - YIGA CHOELING MONASTERY
Elevated 19th-century Tibetan Buddhist monastery featuring a 15-ft. Buddha statue & sacred texts
Nearest Attractions
DamTEESTA LOW DAM IV
It is a run of the river scheme with diurnal storage for peaking
RABINDRA MUSEUM
It houses a fine collection of Indian and western style
OutdoorDREAMLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
It is famous for snow park,go-karts and 7D Theatre
WaterfallsPAGLAJHORA WATERFALLS
It is beautiful waterfall at an elevation of about 6100 feet
Hill StationDARJEELING HILL STATION
Darjeeling is a popular tourist destination in North-East India
Rope WayDARJEELING ROPEWAY
Darjeeling Ropeway is India's first cable car system
TrekkingSINGALILA TREKKING
Singalila Ridge Trek is known for its strenuous routes
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