Tree roofed road in Dooars the name Alipurduar is derived from three elements. The first part Ali is imitative from the name of Hedayat Ali Khan who leaves this place to fight war with Bhutan and Pur denotes dwelling and word Duar has its derivation in the name of the area Dooars. The unique name was Alipur meaning the place where Ali used to live, the Duar was further to discriminate it from the Alipore of Kolkata.
The subdivision is situated at the intense east of West Bengal adjacent to the state of Assam.
Tourism in Alipurduar
The municipal town is significant from tourism viewpoint chiefly due to its important spot at a junction.
Buxa Tiger Reserve is by far the most vital tourist appeal. From the railway station, the Rajabhatkhawa forest check post is merely at a distance of 10 km. Jayanti and Santarabari are nearly 25 kms and Buxa fort 30 kms away. Imminent destination within Buxa for instance Raimatang can be arrived at within an hour or so.
