Best Places to Visit in Alipurduar – Forests, Wildlife & Heritage

1.Jayanti

Jayanti itself is the village, which is most affectionately referred to as the “Queen of Dooars”, located in Alipurduar district of the West Bengal, India. It is adorned by the peaceable, Jayanti River – the natural border between Bhutan’s hills – and serves as an inviting retreat for these types of individuals – nature lovers, as well as outdoor enthusiasts.

About a 30-km distance exists between Jayanti and Alipurduar, and the village is found in the vast sweep of the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Surrounded by thick forests and undulating hills Jayanti is peaceful, revitalizing, and tranquil. The village of Jayanti when the sun rises and sets to fall on the pebbled banks of the river creating a pleasant golden color to the village.

2.Chilapata

Located in the misty foothills of West Bengal’s Dooars amongst the Eastern Himalayas, hidden away, Chilapata Wild Life Sanctuary provides a private hidden hideaway for wildlife lovers and nature connoisseurs. Just under half an hour from Alipurduar, this verdant haven exceeds the boundaries of the tourist site and instead becomes an indelible interaction with nature.

Riveted between Buxa Tiger Reserve and Jaldapara National Park, Chilapata is famous for its colourful bi-diversity. The Chilapata Wildlife Sanctuary represents a critical corridor for massive elephants of the Asia and the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. Mercifully, the wilderness comes alive in every way here.

Wild boars, Indian bison, leopards are often seen by travelers and there is a fantastic collection of birds and butterflies seen atULERIA. The forest’s untouched beauty and peace offers a taste of wild serenity, and can be enjoyed by visitors in few places.

• Timings:
• Safaris are scheduled under the guidance from sunrise of 6:00 AM through late afternoon of 5:00 PM.

• Best Time to Visit:
• November to April is the time for seeing huge amount of wildlife among visitors.

3.Raymatang

In the bosom of the West Bengal Buxa Tiger Reserve, Raimatang is another kind of destination—it’s not just another usual tourist spot. Surrounded by green forests, peaceful hills and the flowing Raimatang River, Raimatang is a real cushion of serenity and a real bond with nature for visitors.

Tourists visiting Raimatang will not find the usual seeing sights and shiny tourist locations. Instead, it’s about slowing down. Surrounded by heavy forests teeming with a wide range of wild life, the village perfectly integrates with the wilderness. The pleasant sounds of birds, noise of leaves rustling in the wind and stretches of wild animal calls create a serene impression long after you have gone.

Being part of the Buxa Tiger Reserve, residents in Raimatang are frequently treated to animal sightings daily. Visitors will be able to see elephants, leopards, deer as well as a great variety of birds in this area. Quite often, during your leisurely walks through the forest in the morning, you are found close to nature’s hidden surprises.

• 📅 Best Time to Visit:
• October to April

4.Jaigaon

Based in the Eastern Himalayan foothills, Jaigaon in Alipurduar district acts as a bustling gate way to the kingdom of Bhutan in state of West Bengal. Lying on the border with Phuentsholing, Jaigaon does not only function more as a transit point, it incorporates cultures, commerce, as well as connectivity.

Step right over the famous Bhutan Gate and you’ll be in Phuentsholing, the entrance to Bhutan. Jaigaon lives up to its give vibe. Jaigaon comes to life courtesy of its peculiarity of market place, with brightly dressed street vendors and constant hustle as people travel and commerce.

Jaigaon and Bhutan’s unassailable dissimilarity in the vivacity of action and the calm of rule makes it a fascinating spectacle to view.

Because of its proximity to Bhutan, Jaigaon receives a prosperous status as a place of trade. It won’t take long to locate a vast amount of foreign goods, electronics, woollens and Bhutanese souvenirs all around the local shops. If you’re on the search for odd souvenirs or just want to get a taste of the vibrant street life, Jaigaon is the ideal environment.

• 📅 Best Time to Visit:
• In the months between October and March, the climate is mellow and the visibility is perfect.

5.Totopara

A peaceful religious community, Totopara is surrounded by emerald hills and thriving forests of West Bengal, North, near the Indo-Bhutan border. But Totopara is not an ordinary village. The Thotopara was initially the only village inhabited by Toto tribe, marked as one of the few smallest and most distinctive indigenous people on Earth.

The Toto tribe was at risk of extinction in the 1950’s. Community at large was under threat to disappear altogether since only 321 people were recorded in only 69 households in the 1951 census. The Toto tribe has started to witness an excellent renewal due to government and anthropologists’ intervention as well as strategic measures such as curtailing outside connection and education.

The number rose to 926 by 1991 and 1,184 in 2001, all still in Totopara. Today the quantity of Toto is increasing systematically due to programs that combine modern development with protection of their cultural heritage.

Strategically placed close to the Torsa River and between the Buxa tiger reserve, Totopara is a serene env userList ion with an unruffled landscape that speaks of its insular character. Living in houses made of bamboo and wood, the Totos practice unique customs and have their own language, Toto whose origins lie with Tibeto-Burman.

This place flourishes the strength of a communal spirit represented in customs associated to nature, oral stories, and ancestral rituals. Despite the modern change, the Totos have managed to retain many of the cultural traditions including their special dressing, the usual foods, and the marriage ceremonies.

• 📅 Best Time to Visit:
• The months of November to March are great to visit (nice weather and festival occasions).

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