Nature · Jalpaiguri
Gorumara Interpretation Centre
Understand the forest before you enter it
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India Year-round
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
Heritage & Historical · National Parks
Best time
Year-round, open through the day.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Gorumara Interpretation Centre
The interpretation centre at Lataguri explains the ecology of the Dooars through dioramas, skeletal specimens, maps and displays on the rhino recovery programme.
Thirty minutes here transforms the safari that follows, especially for children and first-time visitors.
Why visit
- Clear, well-curated introduction to Dooars ecology
- Excellent for children before a safari
- Conservation history of the one-horned rhino
- Right beside the safari booking office
Things to do & experiences
Guided centre visit
Ecology and conservation displays
Safari briefing
Souvenir and book shop
How to reach
By air
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is the nearest airport, 2–4 hours by road depending on the destination.
By train
New Mal Junction (18 km).
By road
At Lataguri on NH-17.
Best time to visit
Year-round, open through the day.
