 Eco-tourism
Locations in North Bengal
Eco-tourism infrastructures have been developed
in the following places with the help of local entrepreneurs
and community members. Tourist accommodations have been built
providing basic and comfortable living in a natural environment.
All rooms in the resorts are carefully designed using the local
materials and reflect the tradition and cultures of local ethnic
groups of the respective areas. Each eco-resort has a restaurant
supplying basic Indian food with exclusive local dishes.
1.
Rajabhatkhawa in Buxa Tiger Reserve:
a. Location:
 District:
Jalpaiguri
Nearest
Town: Alipurduar Sub-divisional town (16kms)
Distance
and journey time from Siliguri: 174kms in 4hrs
b. Activities:
Forest
trek and nature walks in Buxa Tiger Reserve
Guided
jungle safari
Bird
watching tour
Cultural
performance by Rava and Mech communities
Historical
Excursion to Coochbehar
Village
tour
c. Accommodation:
Gracilips Tourist lodge
2.
Samthar in Kalimpong Hills:
a. Location:
District:
Darjeeling
Nearest
Town: Kalimpong Sub-divisional town (65 kms)
Distance
and journey time from Siliguri: 145 kms in 5hrs
b. Activities:
Forest
trek and nature walks
Camping
in Riang Khola Stream
Bird
watching
Cultural
performance by Lepcha communities
Nature
Excursion to lava and Loleygaon
Village
tour
c. Accommodation:
Samthar
Farm house and village homestay
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