Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre

The Rajabhatkhawa Nature Interpretation Centre is a forest department-run museum and visitor facility located at Rajabhatkhawa, the gateway to Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It interprets the biodiversity, ecology and conservation history of the Buxa landscape through dioramas, models, photographs and preserved specimens. Notable for its educational exhibits on flora, fauna and tribal culture, it serves as an orientation point for visitors exploring Buxa Tiger Reserve and surrounding Dooars forests.

Visitors can expect a small museum complex set amid forested surroundings near the Buxa Tiger Reserve entrance. Inside, exhibition halls display dioramas of forest ecosystems, stuffed animals, butterfly and insect collections, models of local wildlife including elephants, leopards and birds, and informative panels on flora, fauna and conservation. The centre also has photographs and exhibits on the history of Buxa and local tribal culture. The surrounding area is quiet and green, with views of forest and easy access to nature trails and the Rajabhatkhawa watchtower area.