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.
Contacts
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Tourist Information Officer,
Tezpur Tourist Lodge,
Tezpur, Sonitpur District, Assam
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The Divisional Forest Officer,
Western Assam Wildlife Division,
Dolabari, P.O. Tezpur,
Sonitpur District, Assam
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Camp Director,
Eco-camp, Potasali (Nameri Tiger Reserve),
Sonitpur District, Assam
