Buxa Fort

(30 km from Alipurduar), famous for the ruins of the Detention Camp used by the British Government for detaining freedom fighters of our country.

This fort atop the Buxa Hill at a height of 2600 feet is of great historical importance. The fort was used as a prison by the British during its rule in India. Many freedom fighters were imprisoned here during the British rule. After independence, it served as a refugee camp for Tibetans and Bangladeshis.

To visit this place of historic importance one has to trek through the dense forested hills. The 5 Km long trek starts from Santhlabari (914 ft) and offers some panoramic and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

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