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| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District(s) | Jalpaiguri |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Coordinates: 26°41′N 89°42′E / 26.69°N 89.70°E
Jayanti (Bengali: জয়ন্তী) is a small forest village within Buxa Tiger Reserve in Jalpaiguri 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 13km 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.
References
- ^ "Buxa Tiger Reserve". 2002. http://www.geocities.com/dooars_jungles/buxa.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-01.
- ^ "Buxa Tiger Reserve: Jayanti". http://www.north-bengal.com/places/jalpaiguri/buxa.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-01.
- ^ "Buxa National Park & Tiger Reserve". http://tourism.webindia123.com/tourism/wildlife/tigerreserves/buxa_national_park/index.htm. Retrieved on 2009-02-01.
External links
- Birds, Butterflies, Flora etc. of Jayanti
- Birds of Jayanti
- Butterflies of Jayanti & Samsing
- Flora of Jayanti & Samsing
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