Pakhibitan Wildlife Sanctuary

Pakhibitan Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Gajoldoba Pakhibitan, is a bird sanctuary and eco-tourism centre located at Gajoldoba near the Teesta Barrage reservoir in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. Developed by the West Bengal government, it encompasses wetland and reservoir areas that attract resident and migratory birds in winter. Notable for birdwatching, boating and scenic views of the Teesta waters and surrounding forests, it serves as a popular day-trip destination from Siliguri and Jalpaiguri.

Visitors can expect a wetland and reservoir landscape at the Teesta Barrage with open water, islands and surrounding forest. The area is known for sightings of resident and migratory waterbirds in winter. Visitors can explore viewing points, watchtowers and lakeside paths, take boat rides on the reservoir, and enjoy photography and nature observation in a quiet, natural setting near Baikunthapur Forest.