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| Reservation
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For reservation of Gorumara Inspection Bungalow and Eco-tourism Camp at Dhupjhora, Kalipur & Murti, please contact:
Divisional Forest Officer,
Wildlife Division - II
“Aranya Bhawan”, Jalpaiguri - 735101
Tel. + Fax : 03561-220017
e-mail : dfowildlife2@gmail.com
Lataguri N.I.C., Tel. + Fax: +91-3561-266340
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| Climate
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November to February : 10-21° C
March to April : 24-27° C
May to October : 27-37° C
Average Rainfall : 382 cm.
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Terrain
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The riverine grassland and Savannah woodland occupy about 20% of the total plant cover of Gorumara National Park, which is the grazing ground of the wild herbivores. The Murti, Jaldhaka, and Indong rivers flow through the Park reflecting the Himalayan ranges in the North. Its natural beauty at its best.
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 Gorumara National Park, the land of the Prehistoric Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros is located in the flood plains of Murti and Jaldhaka rivers of Dooars (rolling hill slopes) region within Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal. The dry deciduous forest land interspersed with grasslands, harbors one of largest diversity of mega fauna in West Bengal. This Reserve Forest since 1895 was declared as a Wildlife National Park in 1949 comprising a small area of 2129 acres. In view of its great diversity of plants and animals it was declared as a National Park in 1994 comprising a total area of 79.99 sq.km. Further inclusion of 6 sq. kms. is under consideration. Read More>>
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| Animals you will see |
Major significance of this National Park is number of schedule I animals it harbours which are given maximum protection. Some of them are (1) Great Indian One horned Rhinoceros, (2) Indian Elephant, (3) Gaur (Indian Bison), (4) Leopard, (5) Rock Python, (6) Malayan Giant Squirrel. Gorumara National Park has approximately 48 species of carnivores and herbivores, 193 species of birds, 22 species of reptiles, 7 species of turtles, 27 species of fishes and other macro and micro fauna.
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Bird Watching
The Park is a birdwatcher’s paradise with its rich bio-diversity reflected in its wonderful avi-fauna comprising Hornbills, woodpeckers, Green Pigeons, Cuckoos, Orioles, Babblers, Minivets, Pheasants, Mynas, Lbis, and of course our National Bird Peacock. Many migratory birds including the Brahminy duck, Teals are regular visitors to the National Park. << Back
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Watch Towers
Watch Towers located at various points provide excellent facilities for wildlife viewing. They are Jatraprasad Watch Tower (named in memory of a Kunki Elephant). Rhino Point (in front of the Gorumara Forest Rest House), Chandrachur Tower (Old Khunia), Chukchuki Tower (a bird watching point) and Medhla Tower (recently added).
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