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Gorumara Jeep Safari Timetable 2026: Shifts, Ticket Prices & Lataguri Booking
All Gorumara jeep safari shift timings, ticket-guide-entry fee breakdown, Lataguri counter booking rules and a watchtower plan covering Chukchuki, Medla and Mechili.
Gorumara: Shift Timings, Tickets and the Watchtower Plan
Gorumara National Park is small — just 80 sq km — but its odds of a rhino sighting are unmatched in West Bengal. Rhinos, gaur and wild boar gather at the salt licks near the Murti and Mora rivers at dawn and dusk, watched from four watchtowers. Here are the 2026 shift timings, the full ticket math and the real booking rules.
Jeep safari timetable (2026)
| Shift | Ticket sale starts | Safari window |
|---|---|---|
| Morning 1 | 5:30 AM | 6:00–7:30 AM |
| Morning 2 | 6:30 AM | 8:30–10:00 AM |
| Afternoon 1 | 1:00 PM | 2:00–3:30 PM |
| Afternoon 2 | 2:30 PM | 3:30–5:00 PM |
Timings shift by 15–30 minutes by season; the park is closed mid-June to mid-September.
Ticket and cost breakdown
| Item | Approx. cost |
|---|---|
| Jeep safari (whole vehicle, by route) | ₹1,200–2,200 |
| Entry fee | ₹100 / person |
| Guide charge (mandatory) | ₹150–300 / vehicle |
| Vehicle entry + parking | ₹200–250 |
| Still camera / video | ₹100 / ₹200 |
In a group of six the total works out to ₹400–600 per person — one of the best value wildlife experiences in the Dooars.
The real booking rules
- The Lataguri eco-tourism counter is the hub — route, guide and ticket in one place.
- Morning-shift tickets are sold that same morning, first come first served.
- In peak season (Puja holidays, December, March) shift 1 is gone by midday — be there at 5:30 AM.
- Resorts and travel desks often bundle a vehicle — slightly costlier, but no standing in line.
- Keep everyone’s name and age handy — the entry form needs each traveller’s details.
Watchtower routes — which to pick
- Jatraprasad: the most popular — rhinos are almost regular at the salt lick.
- Medla: has a van-safari option on the nullah route; good for families.
- Chukchuki: the best birding point on a bend of the Mora river.
- Mechili: deeper-forest route with few crowds — for pure quiet.
Where to stay
- Lataguri: the biggest pool of private resorts and homestays, minutes from the gate. Rooms ₹1,500–3,500.
- Ramsai / Gajoldoba (WBFDCL): government forest bungalows, booked on wbfdc.net.
- The Dooars circuit: to add the Jaldapara elephant safari to the same trip, Lataguri → Madarihat is 65 km / 1.5 hrs.
Final word
Gorumara is the Dooars’ ‘first forest’ — cheap, high-odds and simple logistics. The only trade-off is standing in the counter queue at 5:30 AM; in exchange you get West Bengal’s most reliable rhino sightings. Pick your shift and route, and tell us which watchtower you liked in the comments.
🪜 Step-by-step guide
- Pick your shift
Wildlife sightings peak in the 6:00–7:30 AM slot; the 3:30–5:00 PM shift is great for photography.
- Counter tickets
The Lataguri eco-tourism counter sells vehicle + ticket + guide together; in peak season call ahead or arrive early.
- Choose a watchtower route
Jatraprasad, Medla, Chukchuki and Mechili each offer a different view — the route is fixed when the ticket is cut.
- Sort the stay
Private resorts at Lataguri or WBFDCL's Ramsai/Gajoldoba bungalows — 5–10 minutes from the safari gate.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Can Gorumara jeep safari be booked online?
Some routes book online/over the phone under the Forest Department's eco-tourism system, but the mainstay is the Lataguri counter — morning shifts go on sale from 5:30 AM the same morning, afternoon shifts from 1 PM. In peak season be at the counter early.
What does a Gorumara safari cost in total?
Jeep ₹1,200–2,200 per vehicle (route-dependent, shared by 5–6), entry fee about ₹100 per person, mandatory guide ₹150–300, plus ₹200–250 for vehicle entry and parking — roughly ₹400–600 per person in a group of six.
How good are the chances of seeing a rhino?
Gorumara is West Bengal's most 'reliable' rhino forest — rhinos regularly visit the salt licks in front of the Medla and Jatraprasad watchtowers at dawn and dusk. Still a wild forest; nothing is guaranteed.