Buxa Tiger Reserve
With an extremely bio-diverse ecosystem representing the highly endemic Indo-Malayan region and comprising a part of the Terai EcoSystem, the Buxa Tiger Reserve lies close to the international border and shares a border with Bhutan. It encompasses as many as eight forest types and covers an area of 117 square kilometers housing some of the rare species of animals and birds like Tigers, Asian Elephants, Leopard Cats, Bengal Floricans, Regal Pythons, Hispid Hares, Hog Deer, Slender-billed Vultures, Great Hornbills and many more.
Some of the common animal species that can be easily captured are Gaur, Wild Boar, Sambar, Civets, Chital, and Elephants. Amongst the bird species the Wagtails, Common Teals, Black Stork, Large Whistling Teal, and Minivets are easily spotted. Some other attractions in Buxa Tiger Reserve are Buxa Fort and Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
Jungle Safari at Buxa Tiger Reserve
A safari through this deep, dense jungle will be the adventure of a lifetime! Going deeper into the raw forest, away from the noise of the city, surrounded by the peace of nature, and being caressed by the gentle touch of the cool breeze is a feeling you must let yourself be taken over with.
You can opt for morning or evening safaris that last 3-4 hours each. Morning safaris start at 6:00 AM and evening safaris start at 3:00 PM. A Jeep safari will cost about INR 800.
The Buxa Tiger Reserve remains closed to visitors from 15th June - 15th September every year because the region experiences heavy rains.
Trekking at Buxa Tiger Reserve
A 5 km long trek through the dense forest leads to the Buxaduar Forest Bungalow. Here, accommodation is made available to trekkers. Another 4 km into the forest will bring us to Rover's Point -a point that is 4500 ft in the sky and known as the land of unknown birds.
One is blown away by the lure of the beauty in the Rupam Valley in Bhutan, which is another 12 km from Rover's Point. The journey through the entire forest is full of excitement and thrill and gives some mesmerizing glimpses of the Jayanti River Valley, an evergreen forest canopy, and with luck, some rare animals and birds too.
