Dooars Ecoviillege: Take Pleasure in the Abundant Natural Beauty of Raimatang

Raimatang is a small river in Western Buxa area in the Dooars area of West Bengal. There is a small village inside the forest known as Raimatang village. The village has gained prominence in tourism in the recent past.

Located on the river Raimatang in Dooars in Buxa Tiger Reserve, there is a small forest village called Raimatang village. Surrounded by forest , hills and river, Raimatang village has been a popular place for the nature loving people. Raimatang is not a so called tourist destination, as there is as such no tourists’ point to see. But a sojourn to the village from the hustle-bustle of the urban life and to enjoy the abundant natural beauty, Raimatang is getting its popularity.

This tourist center is amid hills, forests and tea gardens. To stay in the Forest Rest House means taking shelter in Nature’s lap. Alongside flowing the river Raimatang. Sitting on the verandah or on the lawn’s grass-carpet, you look at the blue hills which call you and you get lost within yourself.

What to see:

There is a watch tower in Raimatang from where tourists can watch wild-life during morning time. Vast river bed is also an attractive place to spend some time in day light.

Raimatang is surrounded by Buxa Tiger Reserve and there are plenty of wild-life can be seen. Seeing elephant among the other wild-life is very frequent.

Adventurous tourists can enjoy to take the journey of the popular trek-route between Raimatang and Lepchakha through Buxa Tiger Reserve forest.

How to reach:

As for any destination in Western Dooars, if you are travelling by train, you should be getting down at Alipurduar (45 kms), you may also come to New Jalpaiguri (170 kms) which is the main point of tourist arrival in the region. Bagdogra is the nearest airport not far from New Jalpaiguri.