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Buxa Tiger Reserve
About:
Buxa National Park, in the subdivision of Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri district, was set up in the year of 1982-83 at the north eastern corner of West Bengal bordering Bhutan and Assam. It is declared a National Park in January 1992. The name "Buxa Tiger" has been derived from Buxa Fort - a fort at an altitude of 867 meters on the Sinchula Range guarding the most important of the eleven routes into Bhutan, which once was used for detainees during freedom movement of India. With an area of 759sq km this picturesque reserve with its prodigious Terai, Bhabar as well as Hilly landscape, crisscrossed by numerous rivers and their tributaries, presents a breathtaking landscape. The Phipsu Wildlife Sanctuary of Bhutan is contiguous to North of BTR. Manas Tiger Reserve lies on east of BTR. BTR, thus, serves as international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan. The reserve encompasses as many as eight forest types. buxa tiger reserveBuxa 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. The veritable flora and fauna of these wet forests attracts tourists and nature lovers every year. The Generic diversity of mammals is second highest among all the tiger reserves of India. Astonishing bio-diversity of animals comprise of a reach avifauna of more than 230 identified species, 67 mammals and 36 species of reptiles.
Sanctuary :
Tiger Reserve
Area :
760 square km
Year Of Establishment :
1983
Address of the Official Incharge :
Buxa Tiger Reserve Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri-736122 West Bengal
Phone No :
03564-256333(O)
Fax No :
255579(R) 256391
Email :
btrtiger@dte.vsnl.net.in
Temperatures :
12°C to 21°C from November to February, 27°C to 32°C from May to September
Nearest Town :
Alipurduar
Time to Visit :
October to April
Animal in Buxa Tiger Reserve
Royal Bengal Tiger the flagship species, there are plenty of Leopard, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Wild Dogs, Malayan Gaint Squirrels, Mangooses, Asian Elephant, Gaur, Small Clawless Otter, Chital
Resorts in Buxa Tiger Reserve
Mirik, Hill resort
The Hill resorts India offers online booking of hotels as well as tour packages to Mirik, a pristine hill resort which is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and is nestled in the forest hills. The tranquility of this delightful spot attracts many tourists and it is claimed that no one ever leaves this hill resort unsatisfied. The natural beauty of this beautiful hill resort has a rejuvenating effect on the tired urban soul. All the wild flowers, enchanting lakes and flourishing forests of Cryptomaria Japanica trees make Mirik a paradise on earth, and the Kachunjanga as a backdrop adds immense beauty to the whole scenery
Travel Information for Buxa Tiger Reserve
General Information :
Because of inadequate accommodation to cater the increasing rush of tourist in Buxa an early confirmation is required to avail the room particularly during April-May and Oct-Nov period. The Tiger Reserve remains closed from June 15 to September 15. No tourist activity inside the reserve is allowed during this period.
Location :
West Bengal
Best Time To Visit :
October to April
How to Reach Buxa Tiger Reserve
By Air :
Bagdogra â 195 km away.
By Rail :
Alipurduar Junction / New Alipurduar â 17 km.
By Road :
NH 31 is the main highway. One can hire a car from Alipurduar.
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