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Buxa Tiger Reserve
Buxa Tiger Reserve is a national park in India, established in 1983, covering 760 km² (293 sq mi). It is the #27 largest of India's 116 national parks. Indian national park.
- Area
- 760 km²
- Established
- 1983
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- PBH · 85 km
Nearest airports to Buxa Tiger Reserve
- 1 PBH85 kmstraight line
- 2 SPD120 kmstraight line
- 3 IXB124 kmstraight line
Paro, Bhutan
Saidpur, BangladeshMore about Buxa Tiger Reserve
Buxa Tiger Reserve is one of 116 national parks in India — Indian national park. It covers 760 km² (76,000 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #27 largest national park in India (1.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1983, 43 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Buxa Tiger Reserve
The closest airport is Paro International Airport (PBH), about 85 km away — around 1 h 51 min by car; alternatively Saidpur Airport (SPD, 120 km). Other national parks within reach include Jaldapara National Park (217 km²), Raimona National Park (422 km²), Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park and Gorumara National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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