Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary

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About

Jore Pokhri Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Darjeeling District, West Bengal. Situated at an elevation of about 2 km, it is the habitat of some high-altitude animals like Himalayan Salamander, locally known as 'Gora'. Many animals and birds are found there. Jore Pokhari is a small village on a hilltop which is almost 20 kilometers away from Darjeeling town. The main feature of Jore Pokhri is the twin lakes after which the place is named. Jore means two in Nepali and Pokhri means Lake.

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Things to do here

• ·Book the official safari or nature walk at the forest office
• ·Carry binoculars and wear muted colours
• ·Ask about seasonal closures

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