Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

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Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the foothills of the Himalayas, between the Teesta and Mahananda rivers. Situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India; it comes under Darjeeling Wildlife division and can be reached from Siliguri in 30 minutes. Sukna, the gateway to the sanctuary, is only 13 km from Siliguri and 28 km from Bagdogra airport. The sanctuary sprawls over 159 km2 of reserve forest and was started as a game sanctuary in 1955.

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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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