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Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park
Place: Tezpur, Sonitpur District, Assam
Nearest town: Tezpur (35 km)
Main Attraction: Four Species Of Hornbill
Best time to visit: November To March
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 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 75sq 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.
Nameri is a haven for many rare animals. The rich wildlife includes Tiger,
Black bear, elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin,
Indian wild dog, deer, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, Jackals etc. Various
species of birds such as the endangered white winged wood duck, four species
of Hornbill, butterflies and reptiles are also found here.
How to get there
Air: The nearest airport is Saloni about 10-km from Tezpur, in Sonitpur
district, which is 181-km away from Guwahati.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from Bhalukpong,
which is 21-km from the park, in Sonitpur district.
Road: Regular buses ply to and from Tezpur, which is well connected
with all the major cities of Assam.
Where to stay
The Tourism Department has tourist lodges at Tezpur and Bhalukpong (21-km
from the park). There is also an Eco-camp at Potasali, which provides
comfortable accommodation and food.
Nameri National Park Reservation Form
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