Gateway · Jalpaiguri
Lataguri
Where every Dooars safari begins
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India October to April
Location
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
Known for
National Parks · Wildlife
Best time
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
Nearest airport
Bagdogra (IXB)
About Lataguri
Lataguri is the main entry point to Gorumara National Park, a roadside town on NH-17 lined with resorts, safari booking counters and the forest department office where jeep permits are issued.
It is the most practical place to stay if wildlife is your priority — most safaris leave from here before sunrise, and Chapramari, Murti and the Chalsa tea gardens are all short drives away.
Why visit
- Forest department safari booking office and permit counter
- Widest range of budget to premium resorts in the Dooars
- Minutes from the Gorumara watchtowers
- Good road connections to every other Dooars destination
Things to do & experiences
Book and take a Gorumara jeep safari
Visit the interpretation centre
Evening tribal cultural programme
Local market walk
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) or New Jalpaiguri (70 km).
By road
Directly on NH-17, 75 km from Siliguri.
Best time to visit
October to April, when skies are clear, forests are open and wildlife sightings peak.
