Once famous for dolomite mining, Buxa was declared a tiger reserve in 1983 and got the status of National Park in 1992.  

• Located in the Assam-Bhutan border, Buxa has an area of 745 sq km, the largest forest in North Bengal. 
• The Park holds the maximum number of elephants, Indian bison, leopard, many species of deer and many smaller mammals, innumerable species of birds and reptiles.  
• Buxa is rich with biodiversity and has a great collection of rare orchids and medicinal plants. 

Source: The Hindu