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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Jayanti

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.

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