Buxa/Jayanti

Buxa/Jayanti

Buxa Tiger Reserve was established on February 16, 1983, and was the country's 15th tiger reserve at the time. The forest that makes up the Buxa Tiger Reserve is the largest in the Dooars, Northeast India's alluvial floodplains. This tiger reserve, which covers 759 square kilometres, is watered by various rivers and their tributaries. It has a stunning and diversified scenery. Many portions of the forest in the Buxa hills of the Sinchula Range are inaccessible even to authorities due to the rough terrain, and thus remain undiscovered even after so many years!

Another fascinating aspect about this tiger reserve is that it serves as a crossroads for elephant migration between India and Bhutan! Because the Phipsu Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan is adjacent to the Buxa Tiger Reserve's northern section, this is the case. This reserve is home to 67 mammal species, 36 reptile species, and 230 undetermined avifauna species, as well as more than eight different forest types. This reserve has the second-highest diversity of mammals among all tiger reserves in India.

Buxa Fort Entrance

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Elephant

Leopard

Bison

Jayanti River

Pokhri Lake

Deer

There are 38 forest villages, 49 periphery settlements, and four fixed demand holdings in the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Tribes such as the Garo, Mechia, Madesia, Rava, Rajbanshi, and Bhutia, to name a few, make up the majority of the people in the interiors of the forests. Their main occupations include farming or working as farm labourers or in tea gardens. The tribes have a healthy relationship with one another. A safari in this deep, dense jungle will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Going further into the raw forest, away from the city's commotion, surrounded by nature's tranquilly and touched by the delicate touch of a cold wind is a sensation you must allow yourself to be carried away by. The Buxa Tiger Reserve is closed to visitors from June 15 to September 15 each year because to severe rains in the region.

The Buxaduar Woodland Bungalow is reached after a 5-kilometer journey through deep forest. Trekkers will be able to find lodging here. We'll have to go another 4 kilometres through the forest to reach Rover's Point, which is 4500 feet above sea level and known as the "Land of Unknown Birds." The allure of the scenery in Bhutan's Rupam Valley, which is further 12 kilometres from Rover's Point, is overwhelming. The trek through the forest is exciting and thrilling, and it offers some breathtaking views of the Jayanti River Valley, the evergreen forest canopy, and, with luck, some unusual animals and birds.

Buxa/Jayanti Sightseeing

Buxa Fort

The Buxa Fort is well-known for its colourful history. The Buxa Fort was built centuries ago and became part of British India after the 2nd Dooars War (1865) between Bhutan and the British. It has two distinct histories. Many Tibetan monks are said to have taken refuge at the fort during the 19th century China-Tibet conflict.

Buxa Tiger Reserve

Although the woodland is known as the Buxa Tiger Reserve, don't come expecting to see tigers. Even regular visitors to the forest, local villagers, have not seen a tiger in recent memory. Many people believe that tigers live in the neighbouring Bhutanese forests and come to Buxa on occasion, although there are no tigers left in the Buxa forests.

Jayanti River

Jayanti is a charming forest village on the outskirts of the Buxa forest. The hills on the eastern bank of the river, which forms a natural boundary with the Bhutan hills, and the small village on the western side are both called after the river, Jayanti Hills and Jayanti Village, respectively. Jayanti is known as the "Queen of Dooars" because to its tranquil atmosphere and picturesque outlook. Alipurduar is roughly 30 kilometres away from this woodland settlement.

Pokhri Lake

Pokhri Lake is a little pond or lake nestled in the midst of the hills. Pokhri Lake is revered by the locals as a holy and sacred site. They don't even put their feet in the water of the lake. There are many legends surrounding this location, and the locals place a great deal of faith in the Goddess Pokhri. Every Buddha Purnima, they visit the site to worship the Pokhri, which attracts a large number of tourists.

Jayanti Rail Bridge

Visitors to the Buxa Tiger Reserve may have noticed the remains of a railway bridge on the Jayanti River's bed. In the year 1993, nature's fury wiped away the bridge. Only a piece of the bridge is visible now, and the destroyed bridge (whatever remains) is nearly resting on the riverbed.

Lepchakha View Point

Lepchakha is a small, lovely Indo-Bhutanese village in Bhutan's southern hill country, on the edge of the Buxa Tiger Reserve. The entire area is encircled by dense jungle. It is a prominent tourist destination in West Bengal's 'Dooars'. Drukpa is the name given to the people that live in this village. 

Rajabhatkhawa

Rajabhatkhawa is a little charming town near the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. It's 150 kilometres from Siliguri and 15 kilometres from Alipurduar. Rajabhatkhawa is rich in tourist attractions, a trove of flora and fauna, and one of the most important centres for ecotourism, surrounded by emerald green forests and hills. This stunning hamlet is a tranquil haven of green gloom.

Jayanti Mahakal Temple

The Mahakal Caves, located in the village of Jayanti in West Bengal, are a renowned tourist attraction. It is a well-known pilgrimage destination. The caves contain a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and are located near the Bhutan border. You must hike through a deep forest area that is well-known among bird watchers. Three caves, adjacent to one another, house three different types of deities.

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