Lataguri is a small village located in the Doars region of North Bengal. The Dooars is a narrow stretch of forested land that lies just above the fertile Gangetic plains of West Bengal. Lataguri is a place that has redefined tranquility and its deep and dark mysterious forest still holds its virgin charm. It’s a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The place easily evokes a sense of adventure, mystery and wonder.

The place has gained immense importance lately and has found its place on the map as it’s the region with a huge variety of biodiversity which you can tour without breaking the bank. Not only that, the beautiful landscape looks like a canvas when seen from a birds view. The silver strand of river Teesta crisscrosses the forest, while long motorable roads snaking their way through takes you further deep into the unknown. Blue hills beckon you from the distant and the buzzing of insects and the distant calls of a wide variety of birds keeps the forest alive on sing song note. Bird watching is a prominent activity here and naturalists love to spend their time in the woods. A few days at Lataguri will not only educate you a lot about nature but also the life and traditions of the local tribes that live around this place.

On the eastern side of Lataguri lies the famous Gorumara National park where one will find the famous Prehistoric Great Indian One-Horned Rhino and the Great Indian White Elephant in their natural habitat. Watch towers located inside forest at various points allow you to spot other animals such as bison, deers and leopards. Elephant rides are also organized by some hotels and resorts. Some hotels offer vehicles on rent for exclusive forest safaris into the Park which is an amazing experience. If you are visiting Lataguri through travel agencies then they arrange for a permit from the West Bengal Tourism Department to visit the Park. The forest is also known for different varieties of flora such as teak, sal, and khair covering the entire woodland. Other interesting places nearby are Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary- a haven for migratory European birds, the renowned Buxa Fort that houses Tibetan refugees, Rovers Point and Jayanti Mahakal - a place of tourist attraction to explore and trek along the border of Bhutan. A Nature Interpretation Centre located in Lataguri offers abundant information about the extensive flora and fauna of the region. Several new resorts and bungalows and budget lodges have cropped up here to cater to the huge influx of tourists. From luxurious log cabins to humble forest cottages, you find everything for all budgets along with very hospitable service and well furnished rooms.

The best time to visit Lataguri is winter and autumn and do book your accommodation in advance to avoid harassment. Lataguri can be reached by road from Siliguri through Malbazar and Chalsa. It is only 2 hours journey through the National Highway. The nearest railway station is New Jalpaiguri Station and nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, both of which are well connected with other parts of India.