Murti

Located 84km from the bustling city Siliguri, beside the bank of meandering river in the Dooars region of West Bengal is a picturesque river valley called Murti. Murti is the name of the river stream originated from the Neora Valley National Park and flow towards Dooars. Surrounded by verdant forests like Gorumara, home of famous Asiatic one-honed Rhino and Chapramari, the oldest forest reserve of West Bengal, and meandering river stream, Murti with its serene ambiance and pictorial views have attracted tourist traveling towards Dooars region making Murti a favored tourist destination.

Things to do in Murti

Strategically located at the periphery of lush forested area, the journey towards the picturesque river valley Murti is a memorable experience in itself which is filled with the pictorial view of changing landscape and vegetation. Traveling upon the road leading towards Murti, while being accompanied by the view of lush tea garden and tropical forested area throughout the journey is a visual treat for the travelers. The unique location of Murti makes it a very popular destination among the traveler who wants to explore the entire forest range of Dooars region. The banks of river Murti meandering beside the quaint river valley has become the ideal spot of travelers who wants to partake in outdoor activities like angling and camping, camping being the most favored activity. Camping in the river bank of Murti, while watching the sparking river stream gushing towards the lush emerald green forest, has caught the interest of nature lover and adventurer traveling towards the Dooars region. All the dense forested region of Dooars is accessible in a short traveling distance from Murti like Gorumara National Park. Located at a close walking distance from Murti, the home of Asiatic one-horned Rhino, Gorumara with its rich flora and fauna has become the safe haven for nature lover. Jungle safari in the dense mixed forest enclosing the quaint river valley Murti is one of the best ways to relish the pristine beauty of authentic Dooars while traveling to Murti. Visitor can also visit the lesser known hills station of Dooars from Murti like Bindu. Bindu is the last hamlet of West Bengal situated close to Indo-Bhutan border which is blessed with many pictorial destinations. The proximity of Murti with Gorumara National Park has made it an ideal birding spot since the verdant forest of Gorumara houses a vast collection of avifauna. During winter season migratory water fouls like Brahminy and Teals can be spotted near the river bank of Murti making Murti a birding paradise for avid bird watchers. Apart from camping and angling, the river bank of Murti has become an ideal picnicking spot. From scenic picnic spot to jungle safari in the dense forest the beauty of the quaint river valley Murti never ceases to astonish the travelers.

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness and a visit to the scenically blessed Murti all you need. Sited in the core of forest, Murti with its serene ambiance and vibrant forest has lured the travelers traveling in Dooars region towards it. Camping under the starry night beside the gurgling river stream while listening to alluring chirping and hooting of night animal or watching the sun slowly set behind the horizon whilst glazing the emerald green forest and sparkling river stream with an orange hue, a sight which has bewitched many travelers, you can experience it all while traveling to Murti.

Best Time to Visit Murti

Dooars is known for receiving a heavy rainfall due to which the forested area remains close for monsoon season from mid July to mid September. Apart from monsoon season the beauty of Murti can be relished throughout the year.