JALDAPARA WILD

Gorumara National Park

Wilderness and Ethnicity
Laze around. Join a jungle safari. Listen with bated breath to the sound of the forests from your bungalow. The night thickens with the constant ripple from a sprightly river somewhere below. You are right in the habitat of a large number of rare endangered species of fauna and almost 240 species of birds and various reptiles.
Gorumara is a popular wild retreat in Dooars plains in the Himalayan foothills and a National Park known for Asiatic One-Horned Rhino. Surrounded by lush foothill tea gardens and innumerable rivers and streams, Gorumara has become a famous destination for nature lovers, and people who want to see the wildlife.
Apart from Rhino, Gorumara also boasts several other large mammals like Elephant, Indian Bison, and several deer and leopard species. With varied forest types from riverine grassland to dry deciduous forests, Gorumara is also an important bird habitat. Different species, including Great Indian Hornbill, woodpeckers, Scarlet Minivet, Sunbird, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, and Spangled Drongo inhabit the park. With a drive of only 2 hrs from the nearest Bagdogra Airport, you will reach Gorumara – a National Park in Dooars – popular mainly for Asiatic One-Horned Rhino.

Activities in Gorumara National Park

Forest Safari
  • Forest Safari - Indian Forest Department has created many watchtowers inside the park's strategic location to allow the tourists to observe the wilderness in proximity. A safari by 4-wheel jeep is also conducted between Mid-September and Mid-June, taking people to the forest's core area. MORE

Birding and wildlife in Gorumara National Park
  • Birding and wildlife in Gorumara National Park - With a drive of only 2 hrs from the nearest Bagdogra Airport, you will reach Gorumara – a National Park in Dooars – popular mainly for Asiatic One-Horned Rhino. Surrounded by lush foothill tea gardens and innumerable rivers and streams, Gorumara has become a famous destination for nature lovers, and people who want to see the wildlife. MORE

Gorumara Morning Jungle Safari 20KM in 2 3hr
  • Gorumara Morning Jungle Safari 20KM in 2-3hr - The early morning is the best as this is the busy time for the wild animals to move and cross the jungle roads. We ride through the deep forests of Gorumara - the natural habitat for Indian Rhinoceros, Wild Elephants, Leopard, Indian Bison, different deer species, and many low land birds. MORE

Chukchuki Forest Safari 15KM in 30min (One way)
  • Chukchuki Forest Safari -15KM in 30min (One way) - Chuckchuki Watch Tower inside the National Park is a recent addition for wildlife viewing. The tower is built by the side of a natural water body which is ideal for observing wildlife and birds. Here, during winter, you can spot various migratory ducks sheltering in the pond. You have time to spend in this location searching for birds and mammals, and then we take you to Kalamati - a remote tribal village on the fringe of the national park. The inhabitants of this village are Santhals and Oraon. Here we will spend time and observe the ethnic lifestyle of the villagers. The cultural show is also performed here on request.

Chapramari Jungle Safari 30KM in 1.5hrs (one way)
  • Chapramari Jungle Safari 30KM in 1.5hrs (one way) - Chapramari Sanctuary is famous for its natural forests. Chapramari provides an adequate shelter for several wild elephants and Bison. The Watch Tower on top of a natural pond at Chapramari commands an excellent view of the forests. From here, you may even see the herd of wild elephant as they sometimes spend a long time in the water. Spend your time amid the sanctuary watching the wild animals at their natural home and back to the resort via Murti.

Jungle safari to Khunia Watch Tower
  • Jungle safari to Khunia Watch Tower - Khunia is a recently opened Watchtower inside Gorumara National Park. The three-storied tower overlooks the vast open land of Gorumara - an ideal place for watching grazing Bison and elephant in the meadows. Spend some time inside the forest and return to Lataguri.

Evening Safari to Kalamati Forest Village
  • Evening Safari to Kalamati Forest Village - You can go for an adventurous evening safari through Gorumara forest to a remote Tribal forest village in the evening. The drive through the woods in the evening time increases your chance to see the wild animals as they usually cross the road after a day's hunt. We reach Kalamati village, where the tribal people, mainly Santhals and Oraons, would cordially welcome you with their traditional dresses. Enjoy the pre-arranged tribal dance and songs. Participate in their show and take photographs.


Attractions in Gorumara National Park

  • Samsing & Suntaleykhola

    Samsing and Suntaleykhola, two small hamlets, hidden in lower Kalimpong hills, are known for serenity and natural landscape. We drive through charming tea gardens on a low altitude plateau to reach Samsing. In this journey, you get a nice view of the Murti River valley, which spears through the deep gorge walled by forested hills.

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  • Bindu - Jaldhaka

    From Gorumara, you can go for a fascinating drive to Bindu on the Bhutan border. Reach Murti, a charming picnic spot on a Murti River bank guarded by high Sal and mixed riverine forest on one side. Spend some quiet hours on the river bed to enjoy the silence of nature and then proceed to Jaldhaka through the dense forest of Chapramari Sanctuary.

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An extensive road network from all parts of Bengal and neighbouring states comfortably connect Gorumara National Part. The main Airport, Bagdogra, is about 70 km from this Park, and the drive takes only 2 hours on the National Highway. The nearest rail station, Chulsa, is at a distance of 20km. However, the most important Railway Station in North Bengal – New Jalpaiguri Station connecting with all part of India, is 60 km away from here, taking 1.5 hrs’ drive. From Gorumara, you can reach Bhutan border town Phuntsoling in just 2 hrs' drive. Gorumara can be a suitable break journey centre for those combining India Bhutan tour by land, to stay a night or two in Gorumara before heading for Bhutan. Other important cities and business centres close to Gorumara are Jalpaiguri – 30 km, Siliguri - 55 km, Malbazar – 25 km.


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