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If you are looking for an ideal retreat for a two to three days break and at minimum expense, Rajabhatkhawa is the perfect destination for you. Located at a distance of 15 km from Alipurduar, it is a picturesque tourist spot.
A sparsely populated hilly town, it is the starting point of numerous nature trails offering opportunitiesof bird watching, jungle safari, and wildlife adventures. It is the gateway to the Buxa Tiger Reserve as the forest village of Rajabhatkhawa is located adjacent to the tiger reserve. An ideal location for camping, it also houses a watchtower providing wildlife lovers with the opportunity to spot elephant, bison, and even tiger.
Well, if you are curious about the unusual naming of the place there is a story involved. It is believed, that in 1800, the king of Cooch Behar vowed to never touch rice if he failed to dethrone the ruler of Bhutan. After considering the fact, the monarch of Bhutan himself decided to leave the area and as a gesture of amity, a grand feast of rice was organised in the dense forest. And hence the naming of the village.
The rich flora, fauna and ecological diversity and the exuberantly lush scenery is quite breath-taking! Among the other attractions of the place, The Nature Interpretation Centre at Rajabhatkhawa is a museum that is focused mainly on wildlife related exhibits.The Orchidarium, another popular attraction of the area, is filled with over 1500 varieties of delicate orchids. And there is also The Animal Rescue Centre, where injured leopards and tigers are provided with treatments.
If you find this to be enthralling, then why the wait? Pack your bags and catch a break in this beguiling destination!
