Garumara National Park is a National Park in Northern West Bengal, India. Located in the Terai region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests. It is primarily known for its population of Indian Rhinoceros, Bison, Elephants, Leopards, Deer, Peacocks and various birds. The park has been declared as the best among the protected areas in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the year 2009.
Park-specific information
Approach:
- Bagdogra, West Bengal about 80 km away.
- Broad gauge: Malbazar, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal is arround 18 km. from the park.
- Important rail stations: New Jalpaiguri, New Alipurduar.
- NH 31 between Siliguri and Guwahati passes over Sevoke, Batabari, the entrance to the park.
- The town of Chalsa is arround 7 km from the park. The town of Lataguri is arround 14 km from the park.
- The city of Jalpaiguri is arround 52 km to from the park. The City of Siliguri is 80 Km from the park.
Wild Life in Gorumara:
The 43 Ft. watchtower in the Forest gives a panoramic view of the entire park and the Murti Valley. The tower is the best place to observe wild animals. Most common animals in the area are one horned Indian rhino, Elephant, Indian Bison (commonly known as Gaur), Leopards (locally known as Chitabagh), Rock Python, Malayan Giant Squirrel and deer as they regularly come to the salt reservoir just below the tower. Visitors need to obtain a special permission to enter into the core area of the park.
The 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.
Climate:
- November to February: 10-21 degree Centigrade.
- March to April: 24 - 27 degree Centigrade.
- May to October: degree Centigrade.
- Average Rainfall: 382 cm
Places around Gorumara:
Day visit to the park and to the Chapramari wild Life Sanctuary is an excellent adventurous trip to the jungle. You can make your base in Murti to explore the less tourist trodden wonders of Dooars and lower Kalimpong hills like Chapramari Wild Life Sanctuary, Jaldhaka, Jhalong, Bindu, Rango, Paren, Caron, Diana, Jaldapara and Bhutan.
