About Adina Deer Park and Eco Tourism Park
Adina Deer Park and Eco Tourism Park is a managed deer park and eco-tourism centre located in the Adina Forest near Pandua in Malda district, West Bengal. Maintained by the West Bengal Forest Department, it is known for its population of spotted deer (chital) and natural forest setting. The park serves as a recreational and nature education site close to the historic Adina Mosque and is a popular day-trip destination from Malda Town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a fenced forest park with enclosures housing spotted deer and other deer species, shaded walking paths, and open picnic areas under sal and eucalyptus trees. The setting is a restored forest patch with watch points, seating areas, and a children's play area. Visitors can observe deer from close viewing points, enjoy nature walks, photography, and picnicking in a quiet, green environment near historic Pandua sites.
Key highlights
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Spotted deer (chital) enclosures with close viewing points
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Natural forest setting within Adina Forest
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Eco-tourism park with walking trails and picnic spots
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Proximity to historic Adina Mosque and Pandua monuments
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Family-friendly outing with children's play area
History of Adina Deer Park and Eco Tourism Park
The park is situated in the historic Adina forest area of ancient Pandua, the former capital of Bengal Sultanate near the 14th-century Adina Mosque. The deer park was developed by the West Bengal Forest Department as a conservation and eco-tourism initiative to protect deer population and restore forest cover while providing recreational infrastructure.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, about 330-350 km away |
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| By train |