SENCHAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Sittong Khasmahal, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India
If you like to go for a day's picnic in a wonderful nature's surrounding that has a lake with mountains in all sides, then choose Senchal Lake and the sanctuary as the place. It's about 11 KM (7 Miles) from Darjeeling town and can be reached via Ghoom and Jorebunglow. Senchal is at an elevation of about 8,160 Feet (i.e. 2,490 Meters). However the sanctuary spreads across elevations of 1500 to 2600 meters. Senchal Lake is part of the Senchal Sanctuary which is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries of Darjeeling hills. The lake is fed by a mountain spring and is the main reservoir for water supply to the town. The narrow longish Senchal Lake is surrounded by trees and forests in all sides. However the main forest area is a bit bar from the lake. 40% of the forest is natural and the balance is man made. But the blend is so nice that you won't be able to make the difference. The forest has different kinds of trees and plantation including oak forest, pines and Birch. There are over 350 types of flowering plants in this area including Rhodendrons and Orchids.
Suggested time duration
4 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 | 06:00 AM | 06:00 AM | 50 | 25 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Kalimpong Bus Station |
57.8 KM | 7699993930 |
 Ghum Railway Station |
26.7 KM | 139 |
 Bagdogra Airport |
61.6 KM | 03532698431 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is Available for 15 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Jorethang | 73.9 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
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
OutdoorSAVIN KINGDOM
It across an area of 10 acres and is divided into 3 sect
MuseumRABINDRA MUSEUM
It houses a fine collection of Indian and western style
TrekkingSINGALILA NATIONAL PARK TREK
It is the highest national park in West Bengal
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