City in West Bengal, India
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Raiganj (রায়গঞ্জ Rāygonj) is a town in northern West Bengal, famous for the bird sanctuary along the Kulik River with different species of birds.
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Kulik Bird Sanctuary
Several types of migratory birds arrive here each year from South Asia and coastal regions. They start arriving in June. The migratory species includes open-bill storks, egrets, night herons and cormorants. The resident birds are kites, flycatchers, owls, kingfishers, woodpeckers, drongoes, etc. Ornithologically, Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary is a very important heronry.
One of the significant historical buildings of Uttar Dinajpur, on the banks of the Nagar River and near the border of Bihar. Zamindar Ishwar Chandra Chowdhury built the palace out of bricks. It has large rooms and a veranda.
A Mughal-style mosque built in 1425 and owned by the Mohanta family.
A dargah of Syed Burhan, built around 1758. Syed Burhan was a leader of the Fakir-Sannyasin rebellion of the late 18th century. The dargah is named after the pond in front of it, where a fair is held on the occasion of Poylā Boishākh (14-15 April).
The cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raiganj and one of the few churches in sub-Himalayan North Bengal. The cathedral features glass and ceiling paintings, prominent pillars on both sides modelled on Greek columns, carved doors and a high altar with a hexagonal dome on top.
উত্তর দিনাজপুর জেলা সংগ্রহালয় Uttor Dinājpur Jelā Songrohāloy
The museum has a collection of pottery works, terracotta sculptures and Surjapuri (a Bengali/Maithili dialect) manuscripts.
Hotel Vinayak
Pure vegetarian AC restaurant
Raiganj Tourist Lodge
Run by West Bengal Tourism.
With restaurant and bar
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