Nameri National Park, Assam
Nameri is the second Tiger reserve of Assam,
situated at the foothills of eastern Himalayas. The hilly backdrop, deciduous
and the river Jia Bhoroli have added a unique natural charm to it.
Hornbill Nameri National Park covering an area of about 200 Sq. km is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas about 35 km 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 75 Sq 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.
Hornbill Nameri National Park covering an area of about 200 Sq. km is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas about 35 km 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 75 Sq 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.
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