Gorumara

Gorumara is the fifth National Park of West Bengal. Located at a distance of 50 km from Jalpaiguri, this forest covers an area of 79 km. One can see rhinos, elephants, bisons, leopard, gaur, sambhar and many other species of deer here. You will also see innumerable peacocks dancing. There are four watch towers - Yatraprosad, Medla, Chandrachur and Chukchuki. In winter lots of birds can be seen at Chukchuki. The Gorumara National Park remains open for visitors in the winter season from 16th September to 19th February and during the summer season from 1st March to 15th June. One can get entry permit to the national park from Lataguri Nature Interpretation Centre.

Gorumara National Park

How to Reach

Train are running from Sealdah to New Mal Junction and New Maynaguri. Hired cars are available from New Mal Junction and New Maynaguri to reach Lataguri, the entry point of Gorumara National Park. Buses are also plying from Siliguri to Gorumara.

Accommodation

Unique Inn. Tariff: Rs. 1500-3000. Tel: 9800868534.
Silver Ridge Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2200. Tel: 9434057616.
Orchid Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9007125566.
Tuskers Den Forest Resort. Tariff: Rs. 900-2100. Tel: 03561-266449.
Resort Green Heaven. Tariff: Rs. 1200-2000. Tel: 9434367709.
Greenery Eco Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1400-2000. Tel: 9831917143.
Hotel Sonali. Tariff: Rs. 800-2050. Tel: 9641797771, 7031099374.
Lake View Resort. Tariff: Rs. 1100-1400. Tel: 8436998436.
Resort Mayur. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 03561–266347.

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