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Murti in Dooars
Murti is a picturesque place of interest in Dooars region of north Bengal for the travellers who are nature lovers. Murti is the paradise for the nature lovers and the environmentalists. Murti is a must viist place in your Dooars tour plan. The hilly river Murti makes the place an awesome one with greenery on its banks. The river has got good current in rainy season but in rest of the time a bath in the knee deep crystal clear water of the river is must for the tourists. Travelers looking for jungle safari in Gorumara National Park can spend a couple of days in Murti before heading towards jungle safari and can go for sight-seeing around the place. Travelers looking for peace, serenity and the thrill of forest must visit Murti. Gorumara National Park entry point is just a few kilometers away from Murti and there are many spots and places of interest that a traveler can visit by hiring a car.
Murti – How To Reach
Kanchan Kanya Express departs from Sealdah at 8.30 in the evening and reaches New Mal Junction around 12.30pm next day. This is the best train from Kolkata as the train takes you through the dense forest and tunnels and at the best time in the morning. The train journey is another memorable experience that a traveler would find. Once the train leaves NJP station, it takes the route through the jungles and tunnels. On both side you find tall trees and signboards displaying the text “Elephant Corridor”. If you are lucky enough, you can spot an elephant or a group of it. You can even spot a peacock or a bison through the windows of the train. I would suggest you to be ready with your lenses to take the snap.
Murti – Hiring a car for sight-seeing
Once you reach New Mal Junction and put your feet out of the station, you would find cabs are waiting outside. Drivers would approach you to take a car. A Maruti Omini ( Seating capacity – 8 ) takes around Rs. 400 to drop you in your resort at Murti. I would suggest you to take a car for the whole trip, that means the car takes you to Murti, takes you for sight-seeing and other spots to visit and stays with you at night. I suggest this because it can be a great help in case of any emergency anytime. Apart from this you can ask your driver to take you out at night in the street through the forest and experience the thrill of night life in such a dense forest. For this you need to manage your resort manager because they usually don’t allow guests to step out at night.
In Dooars, You can hire a dry car with driver on a full day basis and the car would be with you at night. They charge around Rs. 1,200 for a dry car on a full day basis and you are supposed to pay the fuel charges assuming that the car runs 10km on 1 liter of fuel on average. Night charge for the driver is Rs. 100-150.
Murti Sight-seeing
You can visit various places of interest around Murti which are really exotic destinations. Some of the places you can visit are listed below:
- Bindu
- Jhalong
- Jaldhaka
- Rocky Island
- Samsing
- Suntalekhola
Activities I had enjoyed in Murti:
- A dip in the crystal clear water of the hilly river Murti
- Strolling around the place and clicking some fantastic snaps
- Camp fire at night with dinner at the resort
- Slideshow of wild animals and forest arranged by the resort
- Taking out the car at night to travel through the dense forest
Points to be remembered
- While traveling, ask your driver to drive slowly. It would increase your chances of spotting a wild animal.
- Do not tease or disturb any wild animal. You must watch and observe the nature silently.
- Please keep the forest clean. Do not litter with plastic, paper, water bottles etc.
- Listen to your driver. He would be the best companion cum guide.
- Follow the guidelines provided by the guide when you go inside the jungle
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We will be going to murti in this puja vacation.thanks you to give me the information
Thanks Abhijit. Stay tuned to TravelDias for more info.
Regards,
Abhijit
Hello, As u have mentioned “Taking out the car at night to travel through the dense forest” , How to arrange this & can we book the car from Murti itself ??We are going to stay at Murti WBFDC cottage.
Sambuddha, the thing you are asking for is too personalized. I get these facilities and benefits from the driver I hire each time I visit Dooars. We are more of friends now. Why would a new driver who doesn’t know you or just there to cater to your needs would do these extra things unless he is a good guy. I have developed relationships with hotel owners and drivers over the past of years. So if you want these experiences like I enjoy, I would suggest you to go with the driver I know. As you have already booked you lodging, you would only need a driver. Actually in Dooars, it is always suggested to have a driver for the entire trip to have a comfortable and better trip experience. Let me know if you would love to talk to the driver I know.
Please can you give me the details of your driver. We will be travelling to gorumara and murti this September puja… I really need help.. I have my lodge booking with banani wbfdc. So if I get your driver details I will be thankful.
Hello Dear,
Couldn’t reply earlier as I was busy with some stuff. Please let me know if you are still looking for any information. I would love to help you with all details and information.
Which Watch tower should would you prefer in Gorumara for an exciting view…any personal specification ?
Jatra Prasad watch tower would be the best tower to visit in Gorumara.
Hi Abhijit,
I am planning to visit the Dooars during Oct end.
Would be grateful if you can share the Driver’s name?
Thanks & regards,
Parvez
Please check your inbox. I have mailed you. Do call me on my mobile. Let us discuss in detail.
Can you please share the driver’s number with me? I am visiting doars during Christmas this year.
Apologize that I couldn’t manage to reply earlier. I was busy with some stuff. I hope you understand that it is so difficult for me to check and respond to each query. I think it is better if we speak. Please call me on my mobile after 9 pm any day. I can surely help you with all details.
PL. GIVE YOUR MOBILE NO.
Wish I could reply earlier. I just checked your mail.
Keep in touch and keep travelling.
PL. GIVE THE DRIVER’S NAME AND CONTACT NO. YO ME
Wish I could reply earlier. I just checked your mail.
Hope you had a nice trip to Dooars.
Keep in touch and keep travelling.
I’m going murti in Nov 4th..for two days.. Couple.. How can I utilise 2days in there..
Please check your inbox. I have mailed you. Do call me on my mobile. Let us discuss in detail.
I would like to visit murti during my daughters winter vacation can you suggest some good place to stay there and also some good driver.
Apologize that I couldn’t manage to reply earlier. I was busy with some stuff. I hope you understand that it is so difficult for me to check and respond to each query. I think it is better if we speak. Please call me on my mobile after 9 pm any day. I can surely help you with all details.
As i am visiting Murti on 12th Jan 18 …..request you give a tour plan for me….for 2 adults 1 Child…duration 12 to 14
Apologize that I couldn’t manage to reply earlier. I was busy with some stuff. I hope you understand that it is so difficult for me to check and respond to each query. I think it is better if we speak. Please call me on my mobile after 9 pm any day. I can surely help you with all details.
Hello Abhijit,
Thnx for your in depth information about Murti. Your review has encouraged me to visit the place in Jan’2018.
I would appreciate if you kindly provide me a tour plan for 03days for Muri and surroundings . I’ll be staying at WBTDC cottage.
Thnx.
Apologize that I couldn’t manage to reply earlier. I was busy with some stuff. I hope you understand that it is so difficult for me to check and respond to each query. I think it is better if we speak. Please call me on my mobile after 9 pm any day. I can surely help you with all details.
Hi AG, I’m going to stay at Banani in Murti from 28th Feb to 2nd March 2018. Please give me dome knowledge regarding types of bird’s and flowers which can be found at that time. Moreover is there any way by which we can take a brief tour around Murti jungle area.
Apologize that I couldn’t manage to reply earlier. I was busy with some stuff. I hope you understand that it is so difficult for me to check and respond to each query. I think it is better if we speak. Please call me on my mobile after 9 pm any day. I can surely help you with all details.
Hello Abhijit,
i am visiting Murti on 16th to 18th Oct 2018 and Jaldapara on 19 & 20 th Oct …..request you give a tour plan for me and the driver charges for total tour ….for 4 adults 2 Child(5years).We have booked WBTDC cottage at Murti and jaldapara.
Hi! Please check your inbox. I have mailed you.
What is the right time to visit Murti?
Is there any problem to visit right now( middle of June)?
Plz replay fast.
You can visit Murti throughout the year. June has its own charm.
is it possible to visit murti in one day?
You can directly visit Murti from New Mal Junction station if you have plan to stay overnight there. You can also viist Murti on day trip from other places in the same circuit. The thrill and beauty is in staying there in Murti. A day to Murti is not something great.
Hello Abhijit,
i am visiting Murti / Jaldapara between 17th – 21st Nov 2018…..request you give a tour plan for me and the driver charges for total tour ….for 2 adults. Planning to book WBTDC cottage at Murti and Jaldapara.
Regards
Hi! Wish I could respond earlier and help you with all information about your Murti tour plan in Dooars, North Bengal. Hope you had a great trip.
Hello
We will visit Murti and stay at WBTDCL Lodge in Oct for 3 days. Please suggest a tour plan keeping in mind this should not be too hectic. While coming back I want to spend about 6 to 7 hours in and around NJP. Please help and suggest any car with driver’s contact. Thanks
You can visit places like Bindu, Samsing, Suntalekhola, Rocky island, Phuntsholing (in Bhutan), Jaldapara, chapramari, Khoyerbari range, etc. from Murti.
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