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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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