Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary: Birdwatchers' Hotspot 

The Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India

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The elevation of the wildlife sanctuary ranges from 1,500 to 2,600 meters

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Senchal is known for its rich biodiversity and wide variety of flora and fauna

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As per the e-Birds database, there are 156 bird species in Senchal

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The sanctuary is blended with natural and manmade forests

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The Satyr’s Tragopan was also spotted in the sanctuary in 2022

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The Sanctuary is open for the visitors round the year except the monsoon season

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The nearest airport is the Bagdogra Airport, which is located about 64 km from Darjeeling.

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New Jalpaiguri railway station is 69 km away from the Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary.

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