Gorumara National Park National Park

Address: Gorumara National Park, West Bengal, India

Website: https://www.westbengaltourism.gov.in/

Admission: Entrance fees apply (varies by season and visitor nationality)

Gorumara National Park is a protected area in the Dooars region of West Bengal, India, known for lowland forest and grassland wildlife. The park is notable for populations of Indian rhinoceros and Asian elephant.

The area was set aside for wildlife protection in the late 20th century and later designated as a national park to strengthen legal protection for its key species and habitats. Management since designation has focused on anti-poaching, habitat management and visitor facilities.

Gorumara sits in the Dooars floodplain of northern West Bengal, India, administered from nearby towns in the Jalpaiguri/Alipurduar region. The park is reached from roadheads that serve the Dooars wildlife-tourism circuit.

• Best viewing times: Late-winter and early-summer mornings often provide the best wildlife-viewing opportunities, when elephants and rhinos use open grasslands and river edges.

Gorumara National Park is in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. The nearest railheads are at New Mal Junction and Chalsa; Siliguri (Bagdogra Airport) is the closest major airport. From these points, taxis or organized park vehicles reach the park gates; internal travel is typically by authorized safari vehicles.

• Arrive at dawn for the best chance to see Indian rhinoceros and elephants near the Jatraprasad and Chapramari sectors.
• Hire an official local naturalist guide-knowledgeable trackers increase chances of animal sightings.
• Avoid the hottest months (April-June) when animals rest and visibility from heat haze is poor.