Latpanchar highest point in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary

Latpanchar has a full of natural beauty covered with forests and Cinconha Plantation. Latpanchar village is the highest point in the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary with fantastic views of Teesta River and greenery all around. The average altitude of Latpanchar is 4,200 ft . Since it's part of the sanctuary, there is good chance that you will come across some wildlife here like deer, barking deer, wild boars, and sometimes even leopards and elephants while exploring the jungles around. The place is not plagued by pollution and ravaged by human activities. The dark, deep forest adds to the mystery of the place.
The air remains heavy with overwhelming fragrance of flowers through all seasons. The major attractions here include treks through Mahananda Wildlife Sanchury, visit to sunrise point just 3 kms away and discovering the natural habitat of the endangered Himalayan Salamander and three types of hornbills.
From New Jalpaiguri (NJP), Latpanchar is at a distance of about 44kms and takes about one and half hours by car. You will need to take the Sevoke road. Once you reach the place Kalijhora (after about an hour's drive), there is a narrow winding road that goes uphill on the left. From this point Latpanchar is another 13kms, the last stretch is quite steep. There is hardly any traffic on this narrow road, but often the road is not well maintained and gets full with potholes particularly during monsoon.