Jayanti (village)

Jayanti
Jainti
Hills Come Village
Jayanti

Location in West Bengal, India

Coordinates: 26°41′N 89°42′E / 26.69°N 89.70°E / 26.69; 89.70Coordinates: 26°41′N 89°42′E / 26.69°N 89.70°E / 26.69; 89.70
Country  India
State West Bengal
District Alipurduar
Languages
  Official Bengali, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Nearest city Alipurduar
Lok Sabha constituency Alipurduar
Jayanti hills

Jayanti is a small forest village within Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, India. It is located along the Jayanti River, forming a natural border with the Bhutan hills. It is popular with hikers for its beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and wild fountains.[1] The 13 km trek from Buxaduar to Jayanti is especially popular, passing through the dense forest of the Buxa Tiger Reserve.[2]

Jayanti also features a stalactite cave known as the Mahakal cave.[3]

The nearest railway station is Rajabhatkhawa on the New Jalpaiguri-Alipurduar-Samuktala Road Line.

References

  1. "Buxa Tiger Reserve". 2002. Archived from the original on 2009-10-26. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  2. "Buxa Tiger Reserve: Jayanti". Retrieved 2009-02-01.
  3. "Buxa National Park & Tiger Reserve". Retrieved 2009-02-01.

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