Situated in the foothills of eastern and bisons. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal florican (also called the Bengal Bustard) is sighted. The other birds found here are the crested eagle, Pallas’s fishing eagle and shikra, besides jungle fowl, peafowl, partridge, and lesser pied hornbill. Python, monitor lizard, krate,sanctuary encompasses a luxuriant vegetation and a rich variety of wildife. The Malangi River also flows nearby from east to west. Riding elephants and 4×4 safaris are the only ways to move inside this forest. An elephant safari is preferred by most people staying at Jaldapara (in Holong lodge or other tourism lodges) overnight. The 4×4 safari is available both in the morning and in the afternoon.

A thrilling elephant safari is organized in the early morning from Hollong to offer the exquisite beauty of the vast grassland of Jaldapara. The elephant ride is the best possible way to explore the sanctuary with the rare sight of One Horned Rhinos, Asiatic Elephants, Gaur (Indian bison), Deer etc. Elephant safari charge is Rs.600 per head as of Jan 2014.

Recently elephant safari was also introduced from Barodabari Malangi Lodge of WBFDC. Tourists who do not get tickets from Hollong can avail this option.Jeep safari is another way to explore the wild. Jeep safari can be done from Madarihat Jaldapara Tourist Lodge and Kodalbasti Point on way to Chilapata range.