A
couple of hours drive from Alipurduar is the location of Rasik
bil. This is a huge lake ideal for eco-tourism activities.
What attracts tourists here is the wide variety of avifauna
that is seen around here.
The bird variety includes cormorants, different
varieties of storks, ibis, spoonbill, kingfisher, parrots,
owl and many others. You can enjoy a leisurely day simply
by boating in the lake and watching the variety of birds.
There is a large aquarium, a dear Park and a crocodile rehabilitation
center at Rasikbil.
From Rasik bil, you can go on a day visit
to the famous Buxa Tiger Reserve.
Rasikbil itself is part of the buffer area of the tiger reserve.
The historically significant town of Coochbehar
can also be visited on a day outing.
Accommodation at Rasik bil can be arranged
at the WBFDC bungalow. There are large dormitories in the
main bungalow apart from a couple of cottages.
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