Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary - (রায়গঞ্জ বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য):- This popularly known as Kulik Bird sanctuary is no less than heaven to the bird watchers. This haven of a huge variety of birds is located near Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. The sanctuary offers shelter to almost 185 species of birds and every year around 50,000 to 90,000 migratory birds visit the sanctuary.

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary - রায়গঞ্জ বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য

All pictures has collected from Raiganj Forest near kulik River.

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary - রায়গঞ্জ বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য :-

This popularly known as Kulik Bird sanctuary is no less than heaven to the bird watchers. This haven of a huge variety of birds is located near Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal. The sanctuary offers shelter to almost 185 species of birds and every year around 50,000 to 90,000 migratory birds visit the sanctuary.

The sanctuary spanning an area of 1.30 sq km is often claimed as the second largest bird sanctuary across Asia. The Kulik Bird sanctuary has the shape of the English alphabet “U” and is connected with the River Kulik with an intricate network of artificial canals.

The all development of the area was began in 1970, as part of the social forestry programme of the Government of West Bengal. The department planted tree species like kadam, jarul, sisoo (Dalbergia sisoo) and eucalyptus which were classified as tropical dry deciduous forest. With the Asian openbill and other species of migratory birds flocking to the artificial forest during the hatching season, it was officially designated as the "Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary" in the year 1985. It is popularly known as Kulik Bird Sanctuary because the river Kulik flows beside the sanctuary.

How to reach Raiganj By Bus, Car, Taxi or Train?

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary by Air: From Siliguri:

Bagdogra International Airport in Bagdogra at 175 kms north is the nearest airport to Raiganj. You would have to fly down to Bagdogra Airport and then either take a train to Raiganj or drive down on National Highways 31C, 31 & 34 to Raiganj. State-run buses and private buses and taxis ply on these highways daily and are available outside the Airport.

Raiganj by Rail:

Raiganj Railway Station (RGJ) in the centre of Raiganj city connects trains between Sealdah Railway Station in Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri Railway Station at Siliguri in North Bengal. Now connects a train between New Delhi(Capital of India) to Raiganj Rly Station, Buses and taxis are available at the nera Railway Station. There is a public bus stand right outside the Raiganj Railway Station.

Raiganj by Road:

National Highway 34 and State Highway 10A go through Raiganj. National Highway 34 connects Kolkata to Dalkhola where NH 34 meets NH 31 which links to Siliguri in North Bengal. West Bengal State Transport Corporation Buses, North Bengal State Transport Corporation buses, private buses and taxis are available 24 hours a plenty on these routes.

Raiganj bus Route:

Raiganj is well connected through extensive bus routes which run majorly on National Highway 34 and State Highway 10A on which State-run and private buses ply regularly. North Bengal State Transport Corporation Bus Terminus is a couple of kilometres south of the Raiganj Railway Station from where all the State-run buses commence.