Gorumara National Park

Gorumara National Park is a protected forest area in the Dooars region of northern West Bengal, near Lataguri in Jalpaiguri district. Established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1949 and declared a national park in 1994, it covers about 80 sq km of grasslands and riverine forests on the floodplains of the Murti and Jaldhaka rivers. It is notable for its population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, gaur, and diverse birdlife.

Visitors can expect dense sal forests, open grasslands and riverine landscapes traversed by jeep safari tracks and watchtowers. The park offers guided jeep safaris and watchtower stays for wildlife viewing, with chances to see Indian rhinoceros, elephants, bison, deer and numerous birds. Facilities are centered at Lataguri gate with forest rest houses, interpretation centre and designated watchtowers such as Jatraprasad, Medla and Rhino Observation Point.

The area was declared a Reserve Forest in 1895, established as Gorumara Wildlife Sanctuary in 1949 to protect the Indian rhinoceros, and upgraded to a National Park in 1994. It covers approximately 80 sq km and is managed by the West Bengal Forest Department.