wildlife · Gorumara National Park, Dooars
Jeep safari to Jatraprasad and Rhino Point
Safari jeeps are open Gypsies or similar, licensed by the forest department and driven by local drivers, with a forest guide on board. They leave from the Lataguri side at the start of each slot. The route crosses sal forest, where you may see barking deer, wild boar and langurs, before reaching the towers. At Jatraprasad you climb up and wait over a salt lick and open grassland that slopes down towards the Murti.
The best sightings come from patience. Gaur often graze in the open in the afternoon, rhinos come to wallow and feed in the grassland, and elephants cross from the forest edge. Hornbills fly over in pairs. Each slot is about 90 minutes in total, so time on the tower may be 30–45 minutes. Do not ask the driver to speed up or chase animals; it is against the rules and rarely works.
Book online on the forest department's portal or at the Lataguri counter. The price covers the jeep, entry, guide and tower fees in most packages, but check exactly what is included. In winter, morning slots are cold and sometimes foggy; the 3:30 p.m. slot is warmer and often better for gaur. Check current status before you travel.
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What is the Gorumara jeep safari cost
A shared or private jeep safari with watchtower stops usually costs about ₹2,500–3,500 per jeep for up to six people, indicative 2026, including vehicle hire, entry, guide and tower fees. Camera fees may be extra. Prices are set by the forest department and change, so check current status before you travel.
What are Gorumara safari timings
Slots usually run about 6:30–8 a.m., 9–10:30 a.m., 1–2:30 p.m. and 3:30–5 p.m., with changes between the summer and winter seasons. The first and last slots are best for animals. Safaris have generally not run on Thursdays. Check current status before you travel.
Can I see a rhino at Gorumara
There is a fair chance, especially from the Rhino Observation Point and Jatraprasad between February and April when grass is short. Gorumara had about 61 rhinos at the 2025 census. Jaldapara, with about 331, gives better odds. Gaur, deer, peafowl and elephants are more common at Gorumara.
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