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Gorumara is one of the popular tourist destinations, situated in the ‘Dooars’ region of West Bengal. Gorumara lies in the Malbazar subdivision of Jalpaiguri District in the Eastern Himalayan belt. Situated on the banks of rivers Murti and Raidak, the major part of the region is a wildlife reserve. This region is located in the Indo-Malaya ecozone, close to the Bhutan border. Gorumara National Park, a foremost highlight of the region is spread across an area of 80 sq km. A reserve forest since 1895, Gorumara was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1949, and later declared as a national park in 1992. Amidst the rich flora, the park also shelters over 50 species of mammals, 193 species of birds, 22 species of reptiles and 27 species of fishes. The national park is famous for Asiatic one-horned rhino. Elephant rides along with hiking on unrestricted pavements are the prominent activities in the park.
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