 Spread in an area of 1,850-sq-kms rugged terrains, the Namdapha Tiger reserve in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh forms one of the main wildlife reserves in India. Wider altitudinal variation of this national park that rises from 200m to 4,500m in the snow-capped mountain gives rise to the growth of diverse habitats of flora and fauna. The Namdapha National Park is an ideal place for trekking and hiking.
On your wildlife tours you can visit the beautiful forests of Namdapha National Park that possess great biodiversity of Flora and Fauna. This wildlife national park is home to 150 timber species. Some species like the Pinus Merkusi and Abies Delavavi are found only at Namdapha. One of the rarest and endangered orchids, the Blue Vanda is found here.
The diverse vegetations and habitats of Namdapha groom diverse species of animals and birds. It is the only park in the World to have the four Feline species of big cat namely the Tiger, Leopard Snow Leopard and Clouded Leopard and numbers of lesser cats. A number of primate species are seen in the park, such as Assamese Macaque, pig-tailed Macaque, stump-tailed Macaque and number of the distinctive Hillock Gibbons, highly endangered and only 'Ape' species found in India dwells in this impenetrable virgin forest. Of the many other important animals are the Elephants, Black Bear, Indian Bison, several species of Deers, reptiles and a variety of arboreal animals.
While touring at Namdapha National Park you can see a variety of bird species, among them the most notable are the White winged Wood Ducks, a rare and endangered species, the great Indian Hornbills, Jungle Fowls and Pheasants flop their noisy way through the jungle, and which harbors other colorful bird and animal species. Moreover, the park possesses great bio diversity of flora and fauna. The lush green under growths are thick and intertwined like cobwebs of canes, bamboos, wild bananas and variety of vegetations. The grandeur of the wet tropical rain forest is breeding ground for varieties of animals and birds which is remarkable and worth seeing.
Here you can find the Great Indian Hornbills, who live on large trees in the wooded environment and evergreen wet rainforests of Arunachal Pradesh.
The Deban Forest Lodge in Namdapha National Park is situated near the airport, about 200 kilometers away. This lodge is situated amidst the lush green undergrowth and a variety of other vegetation. One can also rest at the Miao Circuit House, located amidst sylvan surroundings. While moving on further on your journey you can see the grandeur of the wet tropical rainforest, which is simply awesome and exciting. Moving up higher, you can have a splendid view of the River Noa-Dehing, one of the rivers that form the mighty Brahmaputra. From here could be seen the wide expanse of the virgin forest and an endless range of the wooded hills capped by snow peaks.
The Forest lodge at Deban is situated at a leveled elevated land just above the confluence of the rivers Deban and Noa-Dehing, the octagonal double storeyed lodge stands in the center of a beautifully laid out garden. From the lodge you can see the panoramic views of the river valley and vistas of the wilderness all around.
The other sanctuaries and parks in Arunachal Pradesh are Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Moiling National Park.
Fact File:
The best time to visit the Namdapha National Park is during December-March.
Getting There: Drive to the park from Dibrugarh (140 km, 5 hours) or Guwahati (full day) airports, with flights from Calcutta and Delhi respectively. The nearest railway station is at Ledo, near Margherita (56 km).
Accommodation and facilities: Government Tourist Lodge, Miao, Rest House at Namchik.There are a few basic rest houses in Namdapha, at Haldibari. Until the infrastructure is established, this park is suited only to the most diehard mammal watchers. Movement within the park is restricted, as there are very few trails. The vegetation is dense thus limiting movement and visibility. Safaris are by 4-wheel drive vehicles, riding elephants and on foot.
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