Gorumara National Park | |
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Entrance to Gorumara National Park | |
Location | Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal,[India |
Nearest city | Malbazar, Jalpaiguri |
Coordinates | 26°42′N 88°48′E / 26.7°N 88.8°E |
Governing body | Government of India, Government of West Bengal |
Gorumara National Park (Pron: ˌgɔ:rʊˈmɑ:rə; Gorumara Jatio Uddan) is a national park in northern West Bengal, India. Located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills, it is a medium-sized park with grasslands and forests. Gorumara National Park was established in 1992. It is primarily known for its population of Indian rhinoceros. The park was declared as the best among the protected areas in India by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for the year 2009.[1]
As of March 2021[update], the park is open for the tourists after staying closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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