Murti

River Murti, also known as Moorti, originates in the Neora Valley National Park. The riverside is an incredible tourist destination and hence, included in most Dooars tour packages. The river flows through other popular tourist locations before merging with River Jaldhaka. It traverses through the plains of Samsing and crisscrosses through the forests of the Gorumara National Park. On the left bank of the river lies the Chapramari forests, and on the right the forests of Gorumara. After meeting Jaldhaka, Murti enters Bangladesh in a place known as Mathabhanga. In Bangladesh, the river further meets the mighty River Brahmaputra. The total stretch of the river is 80 kilometres, covering numerous watchtowers like Chukchuki, Jatraprasad, and Medla, forest bungalows, resorts, and picnic spots. However, this apart, the destination is also defined by a place called Murti, which lies close to a village known as Batabari near the Gorumara National Park. There is a small bridge over the flowing waters, which helps in crossing the river. The place is great for wildlife spotting, angling, and birdwatching.