Explore, Experience, Learn - Community Managed Tourism. Rampuria Forest Village
Senchel Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the oldest sanctuaries in India (declared in 1915) and home to varied temperate flora and fauna. Rampuria Forest Village is located within the Sanctuary and lies 20 kms south east of Darjeeling town. Flowering species of Rhododendron, Magnolias, Primula and Wild Orchids, among others are found in abundance. Other dominant plant varieties include various species of Ferns, Conifer, Bamboo, Oak. Common mammal species include Barking deer, Common leopard, Asiatic black bear, Wild Boar, Yellow throated marten. Common birds that can be sighted are Treepie, Magpie, Drongo, Tit, Babbler, Thrush species among many others. Additionally, many snakes, frogs, insects are also are found in abundance here. Tourism in Rampuria Forest Village is established on the principles of community based tourism. Home-stays here offer you local hospitality and an opportunity to understand the local culture and way of ...