Buxa Tiger Reserve or Buxa National Park

Sightseeing at Buxa Tiger Reserve

There are many historic and pictorial places to visit within the dense forest of Buxa National Park.

Buxa Fort

Buxa Fort known for being the oldest fort in Eastern India is a famous sightseeing place in the Dooars region. The ancient fort of Buxa is situated at an altitude of 867 meters on the Sinchula Range of the Eastern Himalayas. Buxa Fort is one of the must-visit places in Buxa Tiger Reserve. Although only the ruins of Buxa Fort remain it is still a place of National Heritage. Many patriotic Indians travelled to Dooars to visit Buxa Fort as this was the place where the British detained many freedom fighters including Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

Prior to the British Era, Buxa Fort was an object of discussion between the Kings of Bhutan & the Koch Kings, since the fort guarded the Silk Route, one of the most important routes to Bhutan. Later on November 11, 1865, the British captured the Buxa Fort and converted it into a high-security prison to detain the freedom fighters during the Indian Revolution.

Jayanti

Located along the Jayanti River, which forms a natural border with the Bhutan hills, this beautiful place offers all the peace and calmness that is so missing in our busy city life. Jayanti is another favoured sightseeing place in Buxa National Park. Although the Jayanti River is mostly dry, its shores of white pebbles add to the eternal beauty which never ceases to amaze the travellers visiting Buxa Tiger Reserve. Going through the dense sub-tropical forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve to reach Jayanti is an amazing experience. The route leading towards Jayanti is a huge tourist attraction of the Dooars Region.

Spotting a herd of elephants or plenty of peacocks or barking deer is the most common sight on the way to the Jayanti. Apart from enjoying the beauty of nature and taking a bath in the cool river stream of Jayanti, there are quite a few places nearby Jayanti that are worth a visit. Located about 4 km from Jayanti, Pokhari Hill is a must-visit sightseeing destination for Jayanti. There is a sacred lake in Pokhari Hill making it a place of religious worship for the Bhutanese and other local people.

Mahakal Cave

Jayanti Mahakal located along the shores of the Jayanti River and shares its natural border with the hills of Bhutan is another favored sightseeing place of Buxa National Park. It is another popular destination for covering a trek of around 13 km from Buxa Tiger Reserve. Mahakal Cave is a cylindrical cave dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the must-visit places of Buxa National Park. The trek to reach Mahakal Cave runs through the dense forests of Buxa which are known for their amazing bird look. The trek from Buxa Tiger Reserve to Mahakal Cave is brief and lasts for one hour and half hours. There are 3 caves located adjacent to Mahakal Cave. All the caves are adorned with the idol's deities.

The primary cave has the idols of the trinity of Brahma Vishnu and Maheshwara. The second and also the middle one host the idol of Lord Shiva whereas the third one dwells the god Mahakali. It is believed that Mahakal Cave is very ancient and the idol of Shiva is a self-manifested one. The best time to go to the Mahakal cave is at the time of Shivaratri. Also, the place is gorgeous throughout the year however it should be avoided during the rainy season because the cave itself becomes slightly inaccessible. The beautiful stalagmite cave of Mahakal never ceases to amaze the travellers.

Buxa Tiger Reserve Safari Booking, Ticket Price, Timings

You can experience an exciting jungle safari through the thick forest of Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary. To start your adventure, you need to enter the forest from the main gate located at Rajabhatkhawa after buying an entry ticket. The Safari Permit can be obtained at the Jayanti Range Office, where you can also hire a guide to accompany you during the safari. The Jeep safari in Buxa covers about 17 km and takes you through the deep, lush forests of the Tiger Reserve.

The first jungle safari at Buxa Tiger Reserve begins early at 6 am and goes on until 11 am. There's another safari in the afternoon that starts around 2 pm and ends around 6 pm. The cost of the Buxa Jungle Safari can change, so for the most accurate and up-to-date prices, please contact us by calling the numbers provided.

Where to Stay in Buxa National Park

There are many accommodation facilities in and around Buxa Tiger Reserve for the visitors. West Bengal Forest Department Corporation Ltd (WBFDC) has built a Forest Bungalow on the periphery of Buxa National Park. Buxa Tiger Reserve Forest Bungalow is known to be one of the most preferred places to stay in Dooars.

Best Time to Visit Buxa Tiger Reserve

The best time to visit Buxa Tiger Reserve and the nearby places is from October to April. During these months, the weather is pleasant, making it a great time for a Jungle Safari through the dense forest of Buxa. The temperature usually ranges from 12°C to 32°C. From June 15th to September 15th, the forest in Dooars is closed, so it's not a good idea to visit Buxa Tiger Reserve during this period. The Jungle Safari will also be unavailable as the forest will be closed.

How to Reach Buxa

By Train- NJP or Alipurduar Railway Station are the two major railway stations near the Buxa Tiger Reserve. From Alipurduar Junction, the distance of this tiger Reserve is around 15 kilometres and from NJP, the major nearest railway station, the distance is around 151 to 182 kilometres depending on the root you choose such as NH 27, NH 17, SH12A.

By Road- You can easily reach Buxa by road because it's well-connected to nearby cities. If you're coming from Alipurduar or Siliguri, you can rent a car to get to Buxa Forest. It's about 27 km from Alipurduar and 170 km from Siliguri. However, if you are coming from Kolkata, the distance you need to cover is around 720 kilometres via NH 12.

By Air- To get to Buxa Forest, you need to fly into Bagdogra Airport first from any major connected airports. It's about 175 km away, which takes around 5 hours to drive. After landing at Bagdogra Airport, you'll need to rent a car to reach Buxa Forest.