Murti, a small village with Murti River floating beside and with the magnanimous Gorumara Forest
standing opposite is the ideal gateway to start and complete your Dooars tour. With a wonderful surroundings and over a hundred species of charming birds including the Great Hornbills, Murti offers a rememberable stay at the foothill of the Himalayas.
With a close proximity to the main entry point of Gorumara National Park - a mere 20 minutes drive, arranged Jeep Safari's to Chapramari Forest under Gorumara N P and Jatraprasad Tower on the way to Lataguri, its an ideal location to enjoy your stay at Dooars. The possibility of catching a glimpse of wild animals like bison, deer, peacock and even leopard is great from the Jatraprasad watchtower. Lataguri is just 20 minutes drive from Murti. While Lataguri getting more and more conjusted and crowded, Murti on the other hand offers a calm and peaceful stay in the forest surroundings.
There are several other watchtowers — Rhino Point, Medla, Chukchuki, Khunia and Chapramari (in the adjoining Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary).
The best way to reach Murti as well as Lataguri is getting off at New Mal Jn. ex Kanchankanya Express, which is another 1.5 hours journey from New Jalpaiguri Jn. One can get direct vehicles from NJP and New Mainaguri too, but Murti is just 30 minutes drive from New Mal.
The West Bengal Forest Development Corporation offers a Forest Rest House at Murti namely Banani with different type of accommodation. The food supplied at the FRH is quite reasonable but though the Nature Resort is quite good, but due to uncontrolled tourism and picnic arrangements in its surroundings, the river bank in front of the FRH has become unthinkably untidy. A few private Resorts are also coming up in Murti like Dooars Nest and few more which offers much standard accommodation than the Government run one and the rates are not that different. Soem of the resorts are being build at around 10 minutes drive from the FRH like , Kaku'r Bari. This area offers much better view with picturesque surroundings of Gorumara N P and Murti Riverbed. If you are lucky enough then you might get a glimpse of Elephant herds drinking water from Murti River.
The future of Murti as a tourist destination seems very bright but everyone must act catiously with controlled tourism growth otherwise we might end up destroying another budding beauty.
The rates of WBFDC Banani are detailed underneath :
Room Name
Bed
Bath
Type
Tariff
Diana (Non-A/C)
2
Attached Bath
Cottage
1,200.00
Doyel Cottage (A/C) (Gr. Floor)
2
Attached Bath
Cottage
1,600.00
Garati (Non-A/C)
2
Attached Bath
Ground Floor Room
1,000.00
Indong (Non-A/C)
2
Attached Bath
Ground Floor Room
1,000.00
Jaldhaka (A/C)
2
Attached Bath
First Floor Room
1,500.00
Koyel Cottage (A/C) (Gr. Floor)
2
Attached Bath
Cottage
1,600.00
Kurti (Non-A/C)
2
Attached Bath
Ground Floor Room
1,200.00
Lees Family Room (Non-A/C) 2 -TIER BUNK
4
Attached Bath
Ground Floor Room
1,000.00
Munia Cottage (A/C) (First Floor)
2
Attached Bath
Cottage
1,800.00
Murthy (A/C)
2
Attached Bath
First Floor Room
1,500.00
Myna Cottage (A/C) (First Floor)
2
Attached Bath
Cottage
1,800.00
Rethi (Non-A/C)
2
Attached Bath
Cottage
1,200.00
Sukti (A/C)
2
Attached Bath
First Floor Room
1,200.00
Teesta Deluxe (A/C)
2
Attached Bath
Suites
1,800.00
Torsha (A/C)
2
Attached Bath
First Floor Room
1,500.00
Main places of attractions around Murti: Khunia watch tower for viewing wild animals (10kms), Gorumara Park (15 kms), Chapramari Sanctuary (6 kms),
Places like Bindu, Jhalong, Samsing and Suntalekhola are nearby.
Murti is well connected with Siliguri (80kms) by road.
Raut Bari or the Dooars Nest is located just opposite Murti River the Gorumara National Forest, the heart of Village Murti with a close proximity to Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary and Gorumara National Park.
A budget hotel with all basic amenities and homely atmosphere operated by Mr. Parimal Routh, the oldest private hotel operator at Murti area besides the WBFDC Run Banani.
Bagdogra Airport is 80 km whereas New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is 70 km from the property. The closest Railhead is New Mal Jn.
Chargeable Services
Laundry, Taxi Services, Airport Transfer, Railway Station Transfer
Check-in Time: 10:00 AM, Check-out Time: 9:00 AM
ROOM TARIFF :
Non A/C DBR @ 1100/-, TBR @ 1500/-, 4BR @ 1650/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
HOW TO BOOK : Call us at 9830947352, 8420424111, 8334852352, 9836955169 or use the form below:
Neora Valley Resort is one of the best and comfortable stay in Rishop. All rooms with a view of Kanchenjunga and several other peaks.Wooden furnished Cottages and five beautiful duplex rooms with attached bath, geyser, CTV and in house restaurant , wide lawn with garden. The deep silent forest of Pine, Birch, Fir and Orchids with soothing path following the chirps of birds & the view of blue sky.
ROOM TARIFF
2 Double bed Cottage:
Rs.1000/-
3 Duplex Cottage:Rs. 1125/-
4 Duplex Cottages: Rs.1600/-
All extra person charge @ Rs.300/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
Kanchan View Tourist Lodge is located in the Top most Ridge of Rishop with 180 degree full view of snow capped mountain peaks from Nathula to Kumbhakarna including Kanchanjungha from it’s wide lawn and balconies of every room.
Wooden furnished double bed rooms and triple bed cottage with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant & garden.
ROOM TARIFF
Double bed Room Rs.1100/-
Triple bed cottage Rs 1400/-
Extra cot – Rs 200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
Sunakhari Retreat, Green Valley Resort and Rishyap Tourist Centre , are situated at the topmost position at Rishop in a natural atmosphere and with Kanchenjungha view. All rooms are wooden furnished with attached western toilet, floor carpet, CTV, Garden, Lawn Restaurant, Hot Water Supply. Special Attraction: 180° view of Mt. Kanchenjungha & Himalayn Range from Resort.
ROOM TARIFF :
Deluxe Double - 950/-
Super Deluxe Double - 1000/-, 1100/-
Deluxe Tripple - 1000/-
Super Deluxe Tripple Bedded Room with Balcony @1200/- 10% service charge on total bill amount.
Hotel Snow View is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop
Wooden furnished triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .
ROOM TARIFF :
1st Floor Rs.1000/-
2nd Floor- 1200/-
10% service charge on total bill amount.
Suntec Resort is a budget hotel with excellent surroundings all over in Rishop.
Wooden furnished 4 no.s triple bed rooms, a few with balconies, travel desk, & in house restaurant .
ROOM TARIFF :
Cottage(2X2BED,2X3BED) &4Room annexed behind SUNTEC
Double Bed Rooms: Rs.1000/-
Triple Bed Rooms: Rs.1100/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
Hotel Sonar Bangla is situated on the parallel hill top of Hotel Kanchanview at Rishop. With a excellent openings in the front with magnificent Kanchanjhengha standing tall, Sonal Bangla offers great view of the mountains and valley with its 6 rooms.
ROOM TARIFF
1st Floor- 1200/-
2nd Floor- 1400/-
10% service charge on total bill amount
3 Double Bed Rooms at Hotel Hungree, Upper Pelling, one of the best location at Pelling, Tariff - 600/-
4 Double Bed AC Rooms at Hotel Sai Sandpiper, Puri, Tariff - 700/- & 750/-
2 Kanchenjhengha facing and 1 Non facing Rooms at Hotel Sagarika, Darjeeling, Tariff - 500/- & 600/-
6 Rooms on the lap of Neora Valley at Choice Guest House, Lava, Tariff - 550/- & 600/-
3 Double Bed and 2 Four Bed Non Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Koanrk, Puri, Tariff - 400/- & Rs.600/-
4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/-
2 Sea Viewing Rooms Double Bed Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Bhajani, Puri, Tariff - 450/-
3 Double Bed and 1 Tripple Bed, Side Sea Facing, with Kitchen Rooms at Hotel Shyamajyoti, Puri, Tariff - 450/- & Rs.500/-
4 Double Beds Rooms with Kitchen with all utensils provided at Sea View Hotel,Puri, Tariff -400/-