Gorumara


Gorumara National Park, is one of the recent introductions to the National Parks map of India. It is famous for being one of the last small pockets in Eastern India with a natural population of the Great Indian one horned Rhinoceros. The National Park is found in the localities of Lataguri, Chalsa and Nagrakata, beside National Highway 31 which connects Siliguri and Guwahati.
Animals you will see
The three heavyweights that are found in this small but compact forest are the Great Indian one horned Rhinoceros, the Indian Elephant and the Indian Bison.
The dry deciduous forest land dotted with grasslands, harbors one of the largest diversity of mega fauna in West Bengal. According to a recent census, there are 19 one-horned rhinos, more than 50 elephants, 300 bison and 25 leopards in this sanctuary, besides different species of deer.
Birdwatching
Rich bio-diversity of Gorumara is reflected in its wonderful avifauna comprising more than 200 species of birds.
Hornbills, Woodpeckers, Pigeons,Cuckoos, Minivets,Pheasants and Mynas will captivate you withtheir calls and plumage display.
The Brahminy duck , which breeds in the Tibetan plateau is a regular vistir to the Gorumara National Park in the winters.
Terrain and Climate
The riverine grassland and Savannah woodland occupy about 20% of thetotal plant cover of Gorumara NAtional park, which is the grazing ground of the wild hervivores.
The Murti and Raidak rivers flowing nearby and the mountain ranges on the horizon make this one of the most beautiful national parks in the state.

November to February : 10 - 21 degree C
March to April: 24 - 27 degree C
May to October: 27 - 37 degree C
Average Rainfall: 382 cm.
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