Murti, Jalpaiguri
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Murti is an inhabited place in the Matiali CD block in the Malbazar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district in the state of
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Geography


Location

Murti is located at . This place is about 8 kilometres away from Chalsa, India and 60 km away from Jalpaiguri. It is famous for its picturesque scenery. Excellent scenic beauty is the main attraction of this site. Both Gorumara National Park and Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary are very close to Murti. One can get day visit pass from
Lataguri Kranti is a community development block (CD block) that forms an administrative division in the Malbazar subdivision of the Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Geography Kranti is located at . The Kranti CD block is boun ...
Interpretation Centre to enter the National Park and Sanctuary.


Tourism

Murti is a picturesque tourist spot located on the banks of the Murti river. Murti is a great place for nature lovers and bird watchers. Murti is a tourist hub that lies in close proximity of the main forest gate of the Gorumara beat in Gorumara National Park. The place is often used as a base for safari visits into the park. The jeep safari ticket counter is located just by the Murti Banani - an eco-tourism resort operated by West Bengal Forest Development Corporation (WBFDC). Tourists staying in Murti can also experience Elephant safari from Dhupjhora Elephant Camp located 5 km away. There are many private resorts and hotels in Murti but tourists prefer to stay at Banani Resort because of its beautiful location. The Gorumara National Park has a range of wildlife. Wild animals like Gour (Indian bison), various types of deers including Spotted deer, Barking deers, Sambhars, wild elephants and many other animals including various species of birds are often sighted from the resorts and hotels located by the river Murti during the early morning and evening hours. On crossing the Murti River, at a short walking distance, is a picnic spot on the banks of the Panijhora stream.


References

Villages in Jalpaiguri district {{Jalpaiguri-geo-stub