About the
reserve
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 Once
famous for dolomite mining, Buxa was declared a tiger reserve
in 1983 and got the status of National park in 1992. Located
in the Assam-Bhutan border, Buxa has an area of 745 sq km,
the largest forest in North Bengal and has the second highest
tiger population in West Bengal after Sunderbans.
The park holds maximum number of elephant,
Indian bison, leopard, many species of deer and many smaller
mammals, innumerable species of birds and reptiles. Buxa is
rich with bio-diversity and has a great collection of rare
orchids and medicinal plants. Because of inaccessible terrain,
some parts of Buxa hills in the Sinchula range are still unexplored.
Buxa is one of the oldest settlements in
North Bengal. It is 24kms from Alipurduar and 180 kms from
Siliguri, well connected
by both motorable road and railways. Several trek routes originate
from Buxa.
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Treks in Buxa
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Most
popular trek starts from Santrabari (914ft) to Buxaduar A
5kms trek through the dense forested hills leads to Buxaduar
Forest Bungalow. Accommodation is available here for the trekkers.
Another 4 kms trek through the forest track
leads to the Rover's Point-the land of unknown birds (4500ft).
It is difficult to ignore the lure of Rupam Valley in Bhutan,
another 12 kms from there. The journey through the entire region is
full of unknown adventure and excitements and gives some breathtaking
views of Jayanti River Valley far below, ever green forest
canopy and glimpse of rare animals, flight of birds and colourful
orchids.
Buxaduar to Jayanti is another popular trek in the region. This 13 kms trek passes through the dense forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve. The music of wilderness, the chirping of unknown birds, the song of wild streams, the  fragrance
of nature will never allow you to feel the least stress of
a long journey. The journey ends with a warm reception of
an old staggering priest at the stalactite cave of jayanti,
popularly known as the Mahakal cave. It is difficult to enter
into the narrow, dark, damp cave but trying the same may be
another precious adventure. The downhill trek from here leads
to Jayanti Forest Bungalow. Lying by the riverside and surrounded
by century old Sal forests and hills-Jayanti is a place to
stretch your weary legs as the cool breeze brushes away all
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Where to Stay Accommodation is available in forest rest house and also in some private rest house |
Buxa Tiger Reserve
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