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Jalpaiguri, Sep 25: Gorumara National Park is soon expecting a beeline of tourists with a taste for the exotic, as the state forest department is laying down plans for a new set of initiatives.

When the new project begins wildlife enthusiasts and tourists to South Dhupjhora and Panjhora - which are 45 km from Jalpaiguri and 72 km from Siliguri – bordering the national park will be able to enjoy rides with the pet elephants. A tree-top cottage has been constructed at South Dhupjhora and four regular cottages have been constructed at both locations.

The forest department has planned a comprehensive package for the tourists who can go to nearby rivers and streams to watch them bath and feed. The package is called the Captive Elephant Management Programme.

A cultural programme will be held for the tourists in the evening with tribal troupes from the neighboring area.

Considering the varieties of the package offered the charges are reasonable, too. Regular Cottages providing accommodation to three persons costs Rs 500 per day and the single tree-top cottage is charged at Rs 800 per day. Visitors have to pay Rs 200 per day for food, Rs 100 for elephant rides and Rs 200 per cottage for cultural programmes.