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Jalpaiguri District <> Map of Jalpaiguri <> Culture <> Buxa <> Gorumara <> Jalpaiguri Town <> Jaldapara <> Malbazar <> Rasikbill Buxa Tiger Reserve
The Phipsu Wildlife Sanctuary of Bhutan is contiguous to North of BTR. Manas Tiger Reserve lies on east of BTR. BTR, thus, serves as international corridor for elephant migration between India and Bhutan. The reserve encompasses as many as eight forest types.
Mammal: Apart from Bengal Tiger the flagship species, there are plenty of Leopard, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Wild Dogs, Malayan Gaint Squirrels, Mangooses, Asian Elephant, Gaur, Small Clawless Otter, Chital, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Wild Buffalo, 3 varieties of Pythons, Monitor Lizard and a host of land tortoises. A number of animals like Chinese Pangolin. Regal Python (reticulate) Clouded Leopard are endemic to the region.
Flora: More than 300 species of trees, 250 species of shrubs, 400 species of herbs, 9 species of cane, 10 species of bamboo, 150 species of orchids, 100 species of grass and 130 species of aquatic flora including more than 70 sedges (Cyperaceae) have been identified so far. There are more than 160 species of other monocotyledons and ferns. Main species include Sal, Champ, Gamar, Simul, Chikrasi etc. Jayanti: A picturesque spot along the meandering Jayanti River forming a natural border with beautiful Bhutan hills Jayanti is a place to stretch your weary legs as the cool breeze brushes away all the exhaustions. Buxaduar to Jayanti is another popular trek in the region. This 13 kms trek passes through the dense forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve. The music of wilderness, the chirping of unknown birds, the song of wild streams, fragrance of nature will never allow you to feel the least stress of a long journey. The journey ends with a warm reception of an old staggering priest at the stalactite cave of Jayanti, popularly known as the Mahakal cave. It is difficult to enter into the narrow, dark, damp cave but trying the same may be another precious adventure. The downhill trek from here leads to Jayanti Forest Bungalow.
Where to stay: Naturebeyond provides accommodations
in forest rest houses of WBFDC at Rajabhatkhawa, Nimati, Barobisha, Raidak,
Raimatang/Buxaduar, Jayanti and Bhutanghat. In Rajabhatkhawa a family
run well maintained privet lodge named Garcilips provides hospitable stay
and delicious food.
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Buxa
National Park, in the subdivision of Alipurduar, 
Buxa
is rich with bio-diversity and has a great collection of rare orchids
and medicinal plants. Because of inaccessible terrain some parts of Buxa
hills in the Sinchula range are still unexplored. The veritable flora
and fauna of these wet forests attracts tourists and nature lovers every
year. The Generic diversity of mammals is second highest among all the
tiger reserves of India. Astonishing bio-diversity of animals comprise
of a reach avifauna of more than 230 identified species, 67 mammals and
36 species of reptiles. 
Birds:
The Avifauna is rich in both endemic as well as migratory species. The
swift rivers of Rydak and Jainti are visited by Trans Himalayan Migratory
Goosanders, the beautiful Ibis Bill, resident Fork-tails, varieties of
Red-stars, Wag-tails, the Narathali Lake is visited by migratory Common
Teal, Gargani Teal, Large Whistling Teal, White Eyed Poachared etc. The
Hornbills including greater Pied Hornbill abound the area. One of the
rarest birds of India the Black-necked Crane has been sighted in the Reserve
during the early winter. The migratory beautiful Black Stork is a visitor
of the area. The monsoon ends and beautiful Minivets, Sultan tits arrive,
during summer rare Ashyminivet is also sighted.
Attractions:
Rajabhatkhawa:
Rajabhatkhawa is only 12 kms from Jayanti and approachable by both
road and rail form Siliguri (153kms) and Alipurduar (17 kms). Surrounded
by dense forests of Buxa tiger reserve Rajabhatkhawa is an ideal place
for the wild life lovers. A watchtower deep inside the forest gives the
best opportunity to view elephant, bison and even tiger. The Nature Interpretation
Center at Rajabhatkhawa is another attraction. There is a small bazaar
and a beautiful small rail station. Accommodation is available in forest
rest house and also in a private rest house named Gracilips. 