OVERVIEW
Raimatang is a quaint village 45 km apart from Alipurduar a small town in North Bengal. The unique location of this place makes it a favored location for the tourists of Dooars. It is a scenic blessed forest sited beside the meandering river at the edge of Buxa Tiger Reserve. Far from the hustle of daily life, you can relax here surrounded by tea gardens, hills, and rivers. One can choose to take a short trek to enjoy the beauty of the forest or can spend the morning in watch tower observing the wildlife.

More than 284 species of birds are found in Raimatang like grater pied hornbill, ibisbill, migratory goosander, red stars, wagtails, the rare black necked crane, migratory common teal, black stork, large whistling teal, minivets and ferruginous pochards. The proximity of birds in Raimatang has made it a birding paradise for the bird lovers.
BEST TIME TO VISIT RAIMATANG
Due to heavy rainfall between July to September the forests of doors region remains close. You can visit this place at any time of the year. Except for the season of the monsoon the sky remains clear and the weather is comfortable.

THINGS TO DO

There is a watchtower which offers the scenic beauty of Raimatang. You can enjoy the nature and can also experience the wild life from there. You can walk around the village and spend some time at the river bank and enjoy the silence of nature. Those who love bird watching can have a mesmerizing experience because of the proximity of birds. Those who are fond of wilderness can have experience jungle safari at Buxa Tiger Reserve. You can also go for a picnic there as it is a fascinating place.
HOW TO REACH RAIMATANG
Transport Type | Nearby Option | Distance |
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Railway station | Alipurduar Junction New Alipurduar Rajabhatkhawa Hashimara New Jalpaiguri (NJP) New Mal Junction | 45 km 48 km 22 km 13.6 km 150 km 97.3 km |
Airports | Bagdogra | 161.2 km |
CAR SERVICES
There are many cars available from Alipurduar to reach Raimatang. Cars normally charge you around Rs. . Cars are also available from Hashimara.
WHY RAIMATANG?
Raimatang is a small village surrounded by evergreen forests, hills, and rivers. It is the perfect place for nature lovers. In the silence of nature, you can experience the glimpses of beautiful and colorful butterflies, mesmerizing sound of the birds and insects. Far from the hustle of daily life, you can experience the scenic beauty of nature here.
There is a watchtower from where tourists can watch wildlife during the morning time. If you stay in the rest house of Raimatang you can enjoy the beauty of the scenic blesses from your veranda. The sound of the flowing river, the charms of the blue hills, and the beauty of the deep green forest make it a favorable place for tourists.

PLACES NEARBY
Places | Distance |
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Rajabhatkhawa | 28 km |
Hashimara | 26 km |
Alipurduar | 43 km |
Jayanti | 43 km |
Buxa | 39 km |
Chilapata | 34 km |