Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary (Kulik Bird Sanctuary)

Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Kulik Bird Sanctuary, is located on the banks of the Kulik River near Raiganj in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Notified in 1985 and covering about 1.30 sq km, it is regarded as one of Asia's largest bird sanctuaries. It is renowned for its large breeding colony of Asian openbill storks and other migratory waterbirds, attracting tens of thousands of birds annually during the monsoon and winter nesting season.

Visitors can expect a compact riverine forest sanctuary with a network of artificial canals fed by the Kulik River, dense tree cover used for nesting, and open water areas. The main visitor experience is birdwatching from designated trails and a watchtower overlooking heronries. During nesting season, trees are crowded with storks, egrets, herons, cormorants and other waterbirds. Facilities include a visitor interpretation centre, watchtower, and forest rest house near the sanctuary gate.