Raimatang
A riverside forest village in the northwest corner of Buxa Tiger Reserve, backed by the Bhutanese foothills. It suits homestays, birdwatching and riverside walks.
Raimatang lies in the northwest of Buxa Tiger Reserve, where the Raimatang River emerges from the hills. Reach it via the tea gardens and the Kalchini direction. Forest and riverbeds surround the village, and directly to the north are the foothills of Bhutan. It is quieter than Jayanti and offers mainly family homestays. The village suits birdwatching, butterfly spotting and riverside walks. From the village, small paths lead to nearby hillsides and to the river valley at the Bhutan border. The final stretch of road is bumpy and may be cut off during the monsoon. Visitors entering the buffer zone must follow forestry regulations, and should not walk in the forest at night.
Opening hours
Open all day (transport limited in rainy season)
Nearby sights
- Buxa Fort
- Lepchakha
- Jayanti River Valley
- Pokhri Hill
- Buxa Tiger Reserve Jungle Safari
- Mahakal Cave
- Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre
- Chilapata Forest