- Where
- Sevoke Road, on the north-eastern edge of Siliguri
- Distance
- About 10 km from central Siliguri, 20–30 minutes
- Timings
- Daytime, roughly 9 am to 4:30 pm; closed one weekday, so check before you go
- Entry fee
- Ticketed; safari rides charged separately
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- October–March
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
Bengal Safari Park sits in forest on the edge of the Mahananda sanctuary, along Sevoke Road. Enclosed safari zones let you see Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, Himalayan black bears, rhinos and several kinds of deer from a safari bus, with walking areas and an aviary between them.
Visiting
Buy the entry ticket and the safari you want at the gate; each safari zone is a separate ride. Go in the morning, when the animals are most active and the queues are short. It suits families with children.
How to reach
The park is on Sevoke Road, 20–30 minutes from central Siliguri. Combine it with Salugara Monastery, or with Coronation Bridge further along the same road.
Bengal Safari Park: questions travellers ask
Which animals can I see at Bengal Safari Park?
Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, Himalayan black bears, rhinos and deer in the safari zones, plus birds in the aviary.
Is Bengal Safari Park open every day?
No, it closes one day a week and on some holidays. Check the day before you go.
How long should I spend there?
Two to three hours covers the main safari rides and the walking areas.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
