Dooars Hill Homestay Located in Santalabari village within the heart of Buxa Tiger Reserve, Buxa Homestay offers rustic and serene accommodation with direct access to forest surroundings It features a few cottages and rooms with attached baths, hot water, power backup, garden or jungle‑view decks, local food, and guided support for safaris and treks Guests have described the property as peaceful, close to nature, and ideal for those seeking isolation inside the reserve. However, note that tourism inside the core is regulated; homestays like this avoid night stays during monsoon peak (mid‑July to mid‑September) as per forest guidelines Highlights 🌳 Buxa Tiger Reserve Forest • Biodiversity hotspot covering approx. 745–760 km², declared a tiger reserve in 1983 and national park in 1992 . • The reserve shelters over 284 bird species, including 8,050 oriental pied hornbills (density ~11/km²), along with lesser numbers of great, grey, wreathed, and rufous-necked hornbills • Mammals include elephant, gaur, sambar, chital, barking deer, wild boar, clouded leopard, dhole, and occasionally tigers—though tiger sightings are quite rare • Rich flora: over 300 tree species, 150

Planning Tips • Best visiting months: October to February—cool, moderate climate (10–23 °C), ideal for wildlife and trekking. Monsoon (mid‑June to mid‑September) brings heavy rainfall (~5,270 mm annually), and corridor access may be limited • How to Reach: Fly into Siliguri (Bagdogra Airport), take train to Alipurduar Junction, then travel to Rajabhatkhawa (~10–25 km from Jayanti). Local jeep safaris and trekking require guides and permits from forest authorities • Accommodation options: Buxa Homestay, Buxa Valley Homestay, Humro Home Buxa, and others around Rajabhatkhawa and Jayanti—many off-grid, eco-oriented, and responsive to forest conservation rules

Planning Tips • Best visiting months: October to February—cool, moderate climate (10–23 °C), ideal for wildlife and trekking. Monsoon (mid‑June to mid‑September) brings heavy rainfall (~5,270 mm annually), and corridor access may be limited  . • How to Reach: Fly into Siliguri (Bagdogra Airport), take train to Alipurduar Junction, then travel to Rajabhatkhawa (~10–25 km from Jayanti). Local jeep safaris and trekking require guides and permits from forest authorities • Accommodation options: Buxa Homestay, Buxa Valley Homestay, Humro Home Buxa, and others around Rajabhatkhawa and Jayanti—many off-grid, eco-oriented, and responsive to forest conservation rules