Riverside · Alipurduar
Raidak River
Bhutan's water, Dooars' forest
Alipurduar, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Alipurduar, West Bengal, India
Known for
Riverside Escapes · Bhutan Border
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Raidak River
The Raidak — the Wang Chhu in Bhutan — enters India at Bhutanghat and flows through the eastern Dooars past Kumargram and Barobisha.
Its upper reaches are forested and almost empty of visitors; the lower stretches feed the wetlands around Rasikbil.
Why visit
- Untouched forested riverbanks at Bhutanghat
- Elephant corridor crossings
- Excellent angling and birding
- Very few other travellers
Things to do & experiences
Bhutanghat riverside walk
Angling with local guides
Forest picnic
Birding at the confluences
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
Alipurduar Junction.
By road
Via Kumargram and Barobisha in eastern Alipurduar district.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
