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W.B.F.D.C: Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa
Dooars Trip Report
Premjeet Dasgupta
WBFDC: Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa Nature Resort.
Photograph: Soma Banerjee
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Sunil Chakraborty from Agarpara, Kolkata, writes to Kolahal Travel Guide:
Date of visit: 02.01.2013
One day stay at WBFDC Buxa Jungle Lodge has given me immense pleasure.
The lodge has a beautiful garden, lovely rooms & homely food at very much
affordable price. I was simply moved by the scenic beauty of Rajabhatkhawa
station, Jayanti river and the hills (a few kms from the lodge). During my trip
to Jayanti I visited a natural pond climbing on a hill approximately 1100 ft high
and watched big MAGUR fishes and tortoises which was a scene to remember.
The behaviour of the lodge staff members was very pleasant for which I must
thank them.
SOMEN SENGUPTA from Calcutta writes to Kolahal Travel Guide:
Date of visit: March 2012
The resort is nestled on the lap of nature & indeed has a picture post card back
ground. The best thing is that there is no mobile signal available. The food is
very ordinary & service is so so but people employed are cordial. Go there in a
small group & ensure after the sundown you all assemble at courtyard with hot
coffee & pakoda supplemented with the best ghost story that you can share -
needless to say power cut is frequent there - so imagine how will it feel in dark
!!!!
A nice place for 2 nights & for newly married even 7 days will be cool.
Mr. Sengupta's article on Lepchajagat appears on the Lepchajagat page of
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kolahal.com. His other articles and photographs can be found on his website
www.somensengupta.com
North Bengal Tourist Map
Dooars Tourist Bus Schedule
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WBFDC: Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa: Lobby
Photograph: Soma Banerjee
Bappaditya Paul writes:
At around 11 am, the train halted at our destination – the tiny Rajabhatkhawa
station. From there, a 5 – 7 minute walk along the rails took us to the Buxa
Jungle Lodge, which has been developed by the West Bengal Forest
Development Corporation.
The very first glimpse of the new building of the jungle lodge left everyone
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spellbound, as none expected to see such lavishness amidst a forest. Marbled
floors, decently decorated interiors and sophisticated bathrooms equipped with
modern gadgets – what else could one ask for in a place like this?
The newly constructed lodge, inaugurated on 29 January this year (2006), has
24 – hours check – in facility and accommodates five large double bedrooms
and one 12–bedded dormitory with a lovely surrounding veranda. For the sake
of information, a double bedroom costs Rs 800 per day while the dormitory
comes for Rs 1200. The rooms can be booked in advance at any West Bengal
tourism department counter.
On the east of the lodge lie broad–gauge rail tracks. On the western fringe is a
vulture culture centre of the forest department and a few old lodges. The south
is covered by dense forests and in the north lies the narrow trail that connects
the lodge with the lone village market. Santhalabari – the last human habitat on
the way to Buxa Sanctuary, is located at a distance of around 15 km from
Rajabhatkhawa village. Jayanti and Buxa Road – the other two tourist spots in
the vicinity, are located at 15 and 10 km respectively.
After sipping two rounds of refreshing tea served by the lodge canteen, it was
time for lunch. And here, it would be unfair if one does not take time off to
describe the food served and the hospitality of the concerned staffs. Meals at
the Buxa Forest Lodge would remind one of homemade delicacies. Although
the usual fare could be called a non-vegetarian’s delight, the canteen readily
dishes out vegetarian and even continental stuff on request. The general air of
cordiality adds much to the feeling of well – being and enjoyment.
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It seemed as if time stood still as we loitered across the nearby forest, all
through the afternoon – listening to the whispers of wilderness. A small bridge
in the vicinity lent itself as a perfect rendezvous while we watched the sun
sailing into oblivion.
There are a few sites one should not forget to visit while at Rajabhatkhawa –
the Forest Interpretation Centre, the sprawling garden of herbs and the animal
rescue centre – where injured wild tigers and leopards rescued from the Buxa
forests are treated.
The next morning dawned earlier than usual; we were to start our journey into
the Buxa forests by 7 am. But with due honour to the Indian Standard Time or
the IST, we finally took off an hour late – as the gongs from a nearby tea
garden suggested.
Prior to entering the Buxa territory, it is necessary to obtain pass from the
WBFDC tourist registration gate located at the Rajabhatkhawa T – point.
Charges are nominal – Rs 10 for an adult and Rs 25 for a vehicle.
The 15 – km journey up to Santhalabari would seem like a 150 – km ride on
camelback – if not more. The road is simply terrible. However, one does not
end up blaming the state government, as it is this very road condition that suits
the ambience most; after all, one is deep inside a jungle and not on a Delhi
expressway!
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Wonder of wonders – the cell phones that flashed “no network” message at
Rajabhatkhawa, suddenly become functional at Santhalabari. Due to being
located at a higher altitude, this is the lone spot enroute the Buxa where from
one can make calls.
At Santhalabari, prior to intruding into the deep woods, it is mandatory to
register names with the Sasastra Seema Bal’s 23 Battalion post located there.
This facilitates the tracking of tourist inflow into the Buxa and at the same time
works as a database in case of any untoward happening.
From Santhalabari, one is required to chart the expedition on foot. It is now a
five – kilometre uphill walk along the narrow serpentine path. And before long,
the fascinating Buxa Fort is in view – to reward the day’s hard work.
The author is a journalist with The Statesman, India, and this article is sourced
from his blogsite – marginalmatters.wordpress.com – with due consent.
WBFDC Nature Resorts
Loleygaon Lava Murti
Suntaleykhola Buxa, Rajabhatkhawa Lepchajagat
Mongpong Paren Chatakpur
Latpanchor Garh Panchkot Sitong
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Dooars Resorts
WBFDC: Buxa WBFDC: Murti WBTDC: Jaldapara
WBTDC: Malbazar WBTDC: Mainak WBTDC: Teesta
WBFDC: Mongpong WBFDC: Paren Rose Valley: Gorumara
Rose Valley: Jaldapara
Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa, Bedroom
Photograph: Soma Banerjee
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Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa, Landscape
Photograph: Soma Banerjee
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WBFDC: Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa, Hallway
Photograph: Bappaditya Paul
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WBFDC: Buxa Jungle Lodge, Rajabhatkhawa.
Photograph: Soma Banerjee
WBFDC: Buxa Jungle Lodge, Tariff (November 21, 2011)
Room Name Bed Bath Type Tariff (Rs)
Bakul-First Floor (Non-A/C)(Unit-1) 4 Non-Attached Ba Family Room 800.00
BlueJay (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 6 Attached Bath Dormitory 1,200.00
Eagal (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 4 Attached Bath Gr. Fl. Family Room 1,500.00
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Kingfisher (A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,400.00
Kingfisher (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,100.00
Magpie (A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,400.00
Magpie (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,100.00
Mahagony (Non-A/C)(Unit-I) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,100.00
Maina-First Floor (Non-A/C)(Unit-1) 3 Non-Attached Ba Family Room 600.00
Minivet (A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,400.00
Minivet (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,100.00
Parakeet (N-A/C)(Unit-2) 6 Non-Attached Ba Dormitory 1,000.00
Redstart (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,100.00
Shefali -First Floor(Non-A/C)(Unit-1) 4 Non-Attached Ba Family Room 800.00
Treepie (A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,400.00
Treepie (Non-A/C)(Unit-2) 2 Attached Bath Ground Floor Room 1,100.00
How to contact WBFDC: Buxa Jungle Lodge
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Name of Office Address Telephone No
Tourism Centre Siliguri Siliguri, Hill Cart Road 0353-2516306
LAVA – F.R.H. Swapan Bose03552-282338 / 9832016803 /
9434872542
1) Phunar Sherpa 9933513795
2) Tularam 9933082350
3) Sonam Wangdi 9933062156
LULEGAON – F.R.H. Beat Officer – H.M.Rai 03552-272336 / 9832040094
Sonam Lepcha 9933807630
R.M. – Moni Sankar Sinha 9832065568
Khen kr. Thakuri 9933408270
LECHAJAGAT – F.R.H. R.M. – Kishore Prodhan 9434176898
DRM – Bijoy Tamang 9832087617
KALIMPONG – F.R.H Ram Prodhan 9434873444
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RANGPO – F.R.H. R.M. – Nayan Chatterjee 03552-255468 / 9434308842
MONGPONG – F.R.H. R.M. – Hari Sadhan Dey 03552-245645 / 9434809074
SAMSING – F.R.H. Gopal Lama 9733159562 / 03561-282276
Samsing – Bhola Chettri 9434376387
SUNTALEYKHOLA Cottage – Gonesh Bhujel 9434602390
Suite – Prakash Chettri 9434602379
MURTI BANANIB. Officer – Pradyut
Chakraborty03561-282190 / 9932321814
R.M. – Kiran Paul 9434045085
JALDHAKA – F.R.H.R.M. – Hemlal Kami,
T.T.Bhutia03552-265550 / 9434143221
BARODABARI – MALANGI
LODGE
DRM – Nirmal Roy
Pramanick03561-286398 / 9832040895
MUKUTMONIPURR.M. – MadhuSudhan
Mukherjee03243-253356/9434224146
GARPANCHKOT DRM – Nemai Mahato 9233058180 /9232870232
DUARSINI R.M – S.K. Kaviraj 9475039889/03252-222604
GARUBATHAN R.M. – Nirmalla Hudati 9434462995/9733141458
RAJABHATKHAWADRM – Chandra Sekhar
Jha9232531769 /9474845534
Rashikbill 03582-261601
PAREN Bikram 9474084582/9434143221
Booking Centers AddressTelephone &
Mobile
Office of the Managing Director,
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
6A, Raja Subodh Mullick Square
7th Floor, Kolkata -700013
033-22370060/61
wbfdc@wbfdc.com
Office of the General Manager(North)
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
Hakimpara (Near Vivekananda School)
P.O. - Siliguri, Dist. Darjeeling Pin -
734401
0353-2432599
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Divisional Manager, Kalimpong
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
P.O. Kalimpong,
Dist. Darjeeling Pin - 73430103552-255780/83
Divisional Manager, Saw Milling
Division
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development
Authority Complex
P.O - Denguajhar, Dist. Jalpaiguri Pin -
735121
03561-255022
Divisional Manager, Buxa Division
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
Itkhola,P.O. - Alipurduar,
Dist. Jalpaiguri Pin - 73510103564-255004
Divisional Manager, Forest Corporation
Division
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
P.O. - Hijli Co-operative, (Near Hijli
Eco-Park), Kharagpur-72130603222-277324
Divisional Manager, Cashew Plantation
Division
W.B. Forest Development Corporation
Limited.
Michel Madhusudhan Nagar,
Policeline, P.O. Midnapore Pin -
721101
03222-275857
Divisional Forest Officer
West Midnapore Division
P.O. Jhargram,
Dist. Midnapore03221-255010
Divisional Forest Officer
Kangsabati Soil Conservation Division -
1
P.O. Raghubpur,
Dist. Purulia, Pin - 72310103252-222231
BD Market,
Salt Lake,Kolkata-700064033-23341756
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