Murti

Another tourist spot near Lataguri is Murti Forest Reserve is 85 kilometers from Siliguri. This centre is about 9 kilometers from Malbazar and 8 kilometers from Chalsa, situated on the bank of Murti river. Murti is a river flowing from the Kalimpong hills and is ideally situated in Khunia beat. Lodges, resorts and forest bungalow available for accommodation. Khunia watch tower for viewing wild animals, 10 kilometers, Gorumara Park, 15 kilometers and Chapramari Sanctuary is 6 kilometers from Murti. , Visit to Gorumara National Park, Chapramari forest is exciting. One can spot Deer, elephants, Bison, etc from Murti.

To See

• Gorumara National Park
• Jhalong
• Dhupi Jhora Elephant Camp ( Gorumara East Camp)
• Chapramari sanctuary
• Suntalekhola
• Samsing
• Bindu

To Reach

• By Air – The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport which is nearly 3 hours drive from eastern Duars. There is a airport in Cooch Behar already been tested by the Airport Authority of India and may be operational very soon.
• By Rail – Railway link is satisfactory but the frequency is less i.e.  3 – 4 trains a day. The railway station is bit away from the township. Trains from Siliguri are available at Malbazar station and is 2 hours from Siliguri.
• By Road – The national Highway number 31 – A is connected with Malbazar bus and railway terminus. Regular bus service is available to and from Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Jaigaon (Indo-Bhutan Border Town) etc.