Kanger Ghati National Park, Chhattisgarh, India

Kanger Ghati National Park (also called Kanger Valley National Park) was declared a national park in 1982 by the Government of India.

Among the various protected areas in the country, the Kanger Valley National Park near Jagdalpur, in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh is one of the most beautiful and densest national parks, well known for its biodiversity with picturesque landscape, magnificent waterfalls, very famous subterranean geomorphologic limestone caves, and home for the Bastar hill myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh.

Located amidst the 34-km-long scenic Kanger Valley, a biosphere reserve, Kanger Valley National Park is one of the most beautiful and picturesque national parks of India. Spread over an area of approximately 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi) consisting mainly of hilly terrain, the park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows throughout its length.

The Kanger Valley National Park is noted for its highly heterogeneous land formations ranging from low flat and gentle areas to steep slopes, plateaus, valleys and stream courses. The vast undulating terrain of the Kanger Valley National Park harbours diverse habitats which offer an ideal site for diverse kinds of flora and fauna, thus making it a hotspot of biodiversity in central India.

The park also has a sizable tribal population and is an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers, researchers, anthropologists and for anyone who wants to discover the very best of Chhattisgarh wildlife and unique tribes of the region.

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What to do in Kanger Ghati National Park:

Wild Life: Panther, Chital, Chousing, Sambar, Chinkara Tiger, Barking Dear, Mouse Deer, Wild Boar, Wild Dogs, Jungle Cat, Langoor, Black buck, Jackals, Wolf, Hyena, Fox, Hare, Kobra, Kraits, Python, Monitor lizards, Steppe eagle, Blue bearded lace eater, Peacock, Jangli Murgi, Red Spur Fall, Phakta, Bhura Teetar, Kala Teetar, Tree Pie, Drongo, Hill Myna, Spotted Owlet, Red Jungle Fowls, Racket-tailed Drongos, Parrots, Steppe Eagles, Red Spur Fall, Phakta, Bhura Teeter, Tree Pie and Heron, Python, Cobra, Karait, Dhaman, Flying Snake, Green Snake
Adventure: Bird Safari, Jungle Safari

Where is Kanger Ghati National Park:

Region: Located on the banks of Kholaba River.
Location: Bastar District, Chhattisgarh, India

When & how to get to Kanger Ghati National Park:

Best Time to Visit: 01-Nov to 30-Jun
Getting There: Kanger Valley National Park is at distance of about 27 km from Jagdalpur on the Jagdalpur Konta road. Also approach the park via Jagdalpur Sargipal Jatam Nianar Bodal road.
Nearest Town: Jagdalpur
Nearest Airport: Raipur
Nearest Railway Station: Jagdalpur

Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

Accommodation: The Bastar Hotels offer contemporary amenities, personalized services and much more for their valued guests.

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Climate & Weather conditions in Kanger Ghati National Park:

Temp: 3 c to 42 c
Rainfall: 1,500.00 cm
Altitude: 38 to 781 m

Other details about Kanger Ghati National Park:

Established: 1982
Area: 200 sq km
Language: Marathi, Urdu, Hindi and English