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. |
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