Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre
রাজাভাতখাওয়া
The gateway town to Buxa Tiger Reserve, with a permit office and a nature interpretation centre explaining the forest's flora and fauna.
Rajabhatkhawa is the gateway town to Buxa Tiger Reserve. Its name means 'where the king dined', as legend holds that the king of Cooch Behar and the king of Bhutan once held peace talks and a banquet here. The town has a forestry department permit office and a nature interpretation centre, which uses specimens, models and panels to introduce the reserve's terrain, animals and forest conservation. Nearby are a butterfly garden and a bird-watching trail. Visitors usually obtain entry permits here and hire jeeps and guides before heading to Jayanti or Santalabari. The town has a railway station and many guesthouses and small restaurants. Admission to the centre is cheap. It is generally open during the day but may close on Mondays or public holidays.
Opening hours
About 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Buxa Tiger Reserve Jungle Safari
- Jayanti River Valley
- Pokhri Hill
- Buxa Fort
- Raimatang
- Mahakal Cave
- Lepchakha
- Chilapata Forest