While the tranquil banks of the Murti River are ideal for relaxing, the true magic is only a short drive away. Murti is a vital centre in the Dooars, providing easy access to secluded Himalayan communities, beautiful tea fields, and vast animal reserves. If you want to get away from your resort, these neighbouring sites provide the ideal balance of adventure and natural beauty. Murti is surrounded by a diversified scenery that includes orange orchards, rocky creeks, and foggy mountain boundaries. Here are the ideal places to include on your itinerary

Samsing and Suntalekhola

Samsing, nicknamed the "Queen of the Dooars," is a small village famed for its undulating tea plantations and orange orchards. A further 4 km drive takes you to Suntalekhola, where the road terminates and the woods begins. The distinctive orange suspension bridge across the Suntalekhola stream is a photographer's dream and the starting point for various walking trails into the Neora Valley.

Jhalong and Bindu

Jhalong is well-known for its scenic beauty and the river-based hydroelectric project. Continue to Bindu, the final settlement on the Indian side. The vista of Bhutan's Himalayan peaks, along with the colorful local marketplace where Bhutanese vendors sell their items, provides a one-of-a-kind cross-cultural experience.

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Although Gorumara receives the majority of the attention, Chapramari (placed just over the tracks from Murti) is an older and more intimate forest. It is especially notable for elephant sightings. The Chapramari Watchtower overlooks a vast salt lick and a waterhole, giving you a good chance of sighting gaurs, deer, and the rare leopard in a more remote area.

Rocky Island

Just a short distance away from Samsing, Rocky Island is located on the banks of the Murti River, but with a twist. Here, the river is younger and more playful, dashing through enormous boulders. It is a destination for adventurers looking to go rock climbing, rappelling, or simply pitch a tent under the stars for a night of riverside camping.

The area surrounding Murti exemplifies the Dooars' diversity, ranging from the rocky riverbeds of Rocky Island to the high-altitude peacefulness of Bindu. Each of these locations is accessible within a one-to-two-hour drive, making them ideal for day outings that return you to your Murti lodge just in time for a campfire. Exploring these neighbouring beauties assures that your trip is more than just a vacation, but rather a thorough exploration of North Bengal's wild, cultural, and geographical wonders.