Alipurduar: Following the Neora Valley sightings, the recent sighting of a Royal Bengal Tiger in Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR, ) in Alipurduar, has sparked excitement among both the forest department and North Bengal’s tourism industry. During a visit on January 25, Debarshi Biswas, a resident of Dumdum, Kolkata, and his family had spotted a tiger in the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Tourist guide Nitai Bhattacharya from Rajabhatkhawa, who was accompanying the family, confirmed the sighting.
Debarshi Biswas recounted: “During the afternoon jungle safari, while seated in the front of the car, we had a clear sighting of the tiger. Briefly emerging from the deep forest onto the road, the majestic creature vanished back into the wilderness after a few moments. It was an unexpected and unforgettable experience.” Nitai Bhattacharya, a seasoned guide for almost 20 years, shared: “While driving during the jungle safari, a passenger in the front seat first spotted the tiger. Despite everyone having…
