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Jayanti




Jayanti, located 30 km from Alipurduar in West Bengal, is a beautiful spot by the river Jayanti, surrounded by hills. This picturesque area forms a natural border with the beautiful Bhutan hills.The forest bungalow is on the west bank and Buxa National Park on the east.

Jayanti is famous for its rich variety of wild life and exotic scenic beauty. A stalactite cave popularly known as 'Jayanti Mahakal' and 'Pookri Pahar' are well known destinations from Jayanti.

Jayanti is one of the Shaktipithas in Jalpaiguri. There is a Sati temple at the top of a hill.

Buxa duar to Jayanti is another popular trek in the region. This 13 km trek passes through the dense forest of Buxa Tiger Reserve.



Updated on 29th September, 2005
District: Jalpaiguri

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