Rajabhatkhawa

About

Rajabhatkhawa is a small town situated just outside the Buxa Tiger Reserve in the Alipurduardistrict of West Bengal. It is about 15 km from Jayantl.It is known for its natural environment, and is surrounded by forest. All the permits for the cntry to the Buxa Tiger Reserve can be taken from here. The anecdote behind the name of the village goes that in 1800, the King of Coochbehar vowed to never eat rice if he did not manage to oust the ruler of Bhutan from the area where the village thrives now. After some time, the monarch of Bhutan himself agreed to leave and as a gesture of amity. This followed with the celebration of the kings meeting and having a feast of rice in the dense forest and thus coining the name of the place as Rajabhatkhawa.

Attractions

Wildlife safaris, bird watching and trekking are the other prime activities for the tourists visiting the destination. It is an ideal destination for wildlife lovers. Tourists can get an opportunity to spot animals like tiger, bison, and elephants. It is also a portion of the corridor which serves as international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan.

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