India /West Bengal /Jalpaiguri /Rajabhatkhawa

Rajabhatkhawa is a small town situated just outside the Buxa Tiger Reserve in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. It is known for its natural beauty, surrounded by forest.Located just 15 kms from Alipurduar, Rajabhatkhawa is the gateway to the famous Buxa Tiger Reserve. Surrounded by emerald green forest and hills this scenic hamlet is an idyllic spot for experiencing green darkness. Serving as an entry point to nearby forests, this little town is bounded by rivers like Raidak and Jayanti. Numerous nature trails originate from Rajabhatkhawa and pass through dense forested areas in and around Buxa Tiger reserve. Bird watching, jungle safari, trekking and wildlife watching are the main activities here. Rajabhatkhawa and its surrounding areas are also home to various migratory birds. The Nature Interpretation Centre at Rajabhatkhawa with its museum of wildlife related exhibits is very impressive.

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Category : Nature

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 735227‎

STD Code: 3566

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Best Time to Visit:  June to Mid-September

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Rajabhatkhawa is a great place for enjoying a relaxed vacation. The nearest sightseeing destination is the famous Buxa Tiger Reserve, which is famous for its ruined Fort, wild elephants, leopards, tigers, bisons and a host of wild animals. All required entry permits to this Buxa Tiger Reserve are issued from Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre. There are a number of trekking trails through the Buxa forest, which offer hikers the chance to savor a glimpse of animals in their natural habitat. Spanning an area of 759 sq km, the Buxa Tiger Reserve is admired with hilly landscape crisscrossed by several rivers and their tributaries. The Buxa Fort is located at an altitude of 867 meters on the Sinchula Range in the middle of the reserve forest.

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By Air : The nearest airport to Rajabhat Khawa is rupsi airport, rupsi which is 64 KM away from Rajabhat Khawa city centre.

By Train : Rajabhatkhawa is located 25.0 KM away from the nearest railway station ‘ New Alipurduar Railway Station ‘. Kindly check the current status of the New Alipurduar Railway Station at concern department.

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By Taxi : Taxis and cars are available from New Jalpaiguri to Rajabhatkhawa.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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