Murti, Jalpaiguri

{{OSM Location map |mark-coord13=| label-pos13=right|label13=Murti| numbered13=R| mark-title13= Murti, Jalpaiguri (R)|shape-color13=black| label-size13=13|label-color13=black 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 Interpretation Centre to enter the National Park and Sanctuary. ==Tourism==

Murti is a tourist spot located on the banks of the Murti river. It is visited by 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 used as a base for safari visits into the park. The jeep safari ticket counter is located 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 several private resorts and hotels in Murti but some tourists prefer to stay at Resort Trimurti because of its 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==