About Murti Wildlife
Sanctuary
Murti
is the name of a river flowing down from the Kalimpong hills. Murti as
a place is situated besides the same river in the Chapramari forest of
Gorumara National Park. The place is being promoted as a tourist
destination by the forest department (WBFDC). There is a nice forest
bungalow available for tourist accommodation. A private accommodation
has also come up near Murti in the recent past. You can visit the
interior of Gorumara National Park staying at Murti. On the other side
of the Murti river at a short distance is Panjhora river. This is a
common site for picnickers during the winter months.
Murti itself has a lot to offer for nature lovers. If you are lucky
you can see Gharials in the river. Elephants are also known to
frequent around the bungalow. As a result staying outside the bungalow
after dark is not advisable. From your room you can see varied
wildlife including Gaur (Indian Bison) and Deer.
Murti is about 15 km from Lataguri town and about 18 km from Chalsa.
There is a nice forest bungalow on the river bank of Murti. From this
bungalow you can see elephants and other animals during the early
morning and evening hours.
urti
is the name of a river flowing down from the Kalimpong hills. Murti as
a place is situated besides the same river in the Chapramari forest of
Gorumara National Park. The place is being promoted as a tourist
destination by the forest department (WBFDC). There is a nice forest
bungalow available for tourist accommodation. A private accommodation
has also come up near Murti in the recent past. You can visit the
interior of Gorumara National Park staying at Murti. On the other side
of the Murti river at a short distance is Panjhora river. This is a
common site for picnickers during the winter months. 