Birds · Cooch Behar
Rasikbil Bird Sanctuary
A lake full of wings
Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India November to February for peak migratory bird numbers.
Location
Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India
Known for
Bird Watching · Forests & Sanctuaries
Best time
November to February for peak migratory bird numbers.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Rasikbil Bird Sanctuary
Rasikbil is a natural wetland near Tufanganj, fed by the Raidak, that draws large numbers of resident and migratory waterbirds each winter — cormorants, egrets, whistling ducks, storks and kingfishers.
The site also has a small deer park, crocodile enclosure, leopard rescue section and a toy-train style visitor circuit, making it a popular family day trip.
Why visit
- Excellent winter waterbird congregations
- Boating on the lake among the birds
- Deer park, crocodile and python enclosures
- Watchtowers and easy walking paths
Things to do & experiences
Boat ride across the bil
Watchtower birding
Mini zoo and deer park circuit
Picnic under the shade trees
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Cooch Behar Junction (35 km).
By road
Near Tufanganj, about 45 km from Cooch Behar town.
Best time to visit
November to February for peak migratory bird numbers.
