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:- Nameri National Park : -
Nameri National Park covering an area of about 200sq. kms is located at
the foothills of eastern Himalayas about 35km from Tezpur, the nearest town.
The park is the second Tiger reserve of Assam. The park consists of evergreen
and deciduous forests, hills and the river Jia Bhoroli flows through it.
Nameri was set up as a sanctuary on 18th September 1985 with an area of
137 sq km which was actually a part of Naduar Forest Reserve. Later another
75 sq. km was added to it making it an area of 212 sq km and on 15th November,
1998 it was officially established as a National Park covering 200 sq km.
Wildlife in Nameri National Park :
Nameri is a haven for many rare animals. The rich wildlife includes Tiger,
Asiatic Black bear, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, Indian wild dog, Asian elephant,
Gaur or Indian Bison, Chinese Pangolin, deer (Sambar, Muntjak and Hog deer),
Capped Langur, Jackal, etc. Various species of birds such as the endangered
white-winged wood duck, four species of Hornbill, butterflies and reptiles
are also found here. Nameri is famous for its golden mahseer and it was
an angler's paradise prior to declaration as a national park.
How to get there :
Nameri National Park is about 70 kms away from the Kaliabor Manor and is
approximately a scenic drive of around 80 minutes.
Nameri National Park Reservation Form