Kulik (Raiganj) Bird Sanctuary

Raiganj Bird Sanctuary lies along the National Highway 34, on the banks of the Kulik River, in North Dinajpur District of West Bengal. This sanctuary extends over 35 acres and is home to a number of migratory birds including open-billed storks, knight herons, egrets and cormorants and indigenous birds.

Altitude: 30 metres above sea level.
Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 25, Min 21
Winter: Max 23, Min 9
Rainfall: 155 cms (July to September)
Clothings: Summer: Cottons, Tropical; Winter: Woolens
Languages spoken: Bengali, Hindi, English
Best season: Throughout the year but preferably October to March

How to get there
Air:
Nearest airport Kolkata (Calcutta) (425 kms). Though one seasonal airport is Malda (76 kms) which is connected by Vayudoot service.

Rail:
Malda Town (76 kms) is the nearest convenient railhead connected with all the major cities in India.

Road:
Good motorable roads connect Raijang (NH-34) with Kolkata (Calcutta) (425 kms), Malda (76 kms), Shiliguri (181 kms).