India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of West Bengal

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 01.01.2022

Pin code: 736121

Status: Active

PO Name: Alipurduar

Description: Alipurduar district is a tribal-dominated district of West Bengal, which covers 31.54% forest area including Jaldapara National Park, Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary and Chilapata Forest. This eastern Himalayan part is a biodiverse area called the Dooars region. Here Elephants are the most common wildlife and known as the home of elephants, The Sanctuaries, located on the banks of the Kajlani River which is in the foothills of the Himalayas and the gateway to Bhutan and the Northeast, known Alipurduar. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 protected wild elephants in West Bengal. This area has the most suitable environment for the habitat of elephants. It is a nature's paradise surrounded by mountains, lush greenery and flowing rivers. Located amidst some of the largest national reserves in the country, It is characterized by spectacular scenery, rare flora and fauna and a pleasant climate. One of the largest national parks in the state, Baksa is known for its dense forest, which is home to innumerable rare species of endangered animals and plants. It also serves as an elephant corridor between two other tourist forest areas, Chilapata and Jaldapara.