Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Namdapha National Park is the largest protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and is located in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It is also the third largest national park in India in terms of area. It is located in the Eastern Himalayan sub-region and is recognized as one of the richest areas in biodiversity in India. The park harbors the northernmost lowland evergreen rain-forests in the world at 27°N latitude. The area is also known for extensive Dipterocarp forests, comprising the northwestern parts of the ecoregion of Mizoram-Manipur-Kachin rain forests.

The park is located in Changlang district of the Northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, near its border with Myanmar. It spans an area of 1985 km2 with 177 km2 in buffer zone and 1808 km2 in the core area. The park is located between the Dapha bum range of the Mishmi Hills and the Patkai range with a wide altitudinal range between 200 m asl and 4571 m asl. The area falls under both the Palearctic and Indo Malayan biogeographic areas resulting in a diverse species assemblage. The habitat changes with increasing altitude from tropical moist forests to Montane forests, temperate forests and at the higher elevations, to Alpine meadows and perennial snow. The park has extensive bamboo forests and secondary forests in addition to the primary forests.

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What to do in Namdapha National Park:

Wild Life: Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, Satyr Tragopan, Kalij, Monal Pheasants, Giant Hornbill, Forest Eagle Owl, White-winged Wood Duck, Indian Python, Reticulated Python, King Cobra
Adventure: Jungle Safari, Elephant Safari, Trekking

Where is Namdapha National Park:

Region: Three major rivers drain this area and flow into the Noa Dihing, tributary of the Brahmaputra.
Location: Margherita, Arunachal Pradesh, India

When & how to get to Namdapha National Park:

Best Time to Visit: 01-Oct to 30-Apr
Getting There: Assam State Transport Corporation and Arunachal Pradesh State Transport buses ply daily from Dibrugarh to Miao via Tinsukia, Margherita, Ledo, Jagun and Kharsang.
Nearest Town: Margherita
Nearest Airport: Dibrugarh
Nearest Railway Station: Ledo

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

Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged in the following locations if booked in advance as there is generally rush at all times. FOREST REST HOUSE: At Deban, within the Namdapha, strikingly beautiful riverside bungalow of the Forest department is undoubtedly the best accommodations here. Government Tourist Lodge, Miao, Rest House at Namchik.

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Climate & Weather conditions in Namdapha National Park:

Temp: 37 c to 8 c
Rainfall: 1,996.00 cm
Altitude: 200 to 4,571 m

Other details about Namdapha National Park:

Established: 1972
Area: 1,985 sq km
Language: Tangsa, Singpho, Assamese, Hindi, English.