Bhutanghat Trip: Alipurduar's Fairytale Land of Mountains, Rivers, and Forests. Visit Affordably on a Short Holiday.
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Bhutanghat: North Bengal's Hidden Gem, A Fairy Tale Confluence of Nature!
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News18•13-03-2026, 16:19
Bhutanghat: North Bengal's Hidden Gem, A Fairy Tale Confluence of Nature!
•Bhutanghat, near Alipurduar, is a picturesque destination in North Bengal's Dooars region, known for its hills, rivers, and forests.
•Situated about 45 km from Alipurduar town, close to the India-Bhutan border, offering secluded beauty on the banks of the Raidak River.
•Part of the Buxa Tiger Reserve and a vital 'elephant corridor', it's often called the 'Land of Elephants' with diverse wildlife including bison and leopards.
•Nearby Chilapata Forest and Jaldapara National Park are home to one-horned rhinoceros; Nararthali Lake is a birdwatcher's paradise.
•Accommodation available through West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation lodges and forest bungalows in Bhutanghat, Jayanti, and Hatipota; advance booking recommended.