Buxa Tiger Projeect Dooars

The Buxa Tiger Reserve is rich in wildlife invading the Asian elephant, gaur, Sambar deer, clouded leopard, Indian leopard and Bengal tiger. There are also at least 284 bird species in the reserve. Located in the Buxa Tiger Reserve, the Buxa Fort is the famous Detention Camp from British India where many freedom fighters were held capture during the war of Independence. The fort is a famous trekking spot starting from Suntalabari. There are also a number of treks originating from the Buxa fort. There are treks that mat take one to Raimatang forest throughChunabatti area. Another trek can take one to MahakalTemple on the Indo-Bhutan border before bringing them back to Janyanti. The Rover’s point is a heaven for bird watchers, which requires a trek of about 3kms from the Buxa Fort. One can also trek to Roopam Valley or Rupang Valley which is another 6 kms away bordering Bhutan.

Surrounded by dense forests lies an ideal place for wildlife lovers, Rajabhatkhawa. A watch tower situated deep into the forest allows tourists the sightings of elephants, bisons and even tigers. The Nature Interpretation Center in Rajabhatkhawa is a must for tourists to visit during their Dooars tour. A portion of Rajabhatkhawa serves as the corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan. Rajabhatkhawa is an attraction because of the variety of birds that are seen in the forest. Birds include migratory birds like Goosanders, Ibis Bill, Fork-tails, etc and local birds like cuckoos, minivets, flycatchers, owls, etc.Being a part of Buxa, the Phukhri hill is situated at a hilltop at a kilometer of hike from Jayanti. The Pukhri hill is actually a pond filled with various types if fishes and is a spiritual spot for Hindus and Buddhists. The visitors are allowed to watch the fishes and feed them bur killing them is strictly restricted and can be panelized. One requires permit from Rajabhatkhawa to enter the Pukhri hill. Though the Puckhrihill provides view basic view of the Bhutan hill, it’s still worth watching the scenery from such a height. One must definitely include this place to their Dooars tour package.