02/07/2014
Based in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas of Sonitpur District in Assam, India, the Nameri National Park is about 40 kilometres from Tezpur. Nameri shares its northern boundary with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal.Together they constitute an area of over 1000 sq km of which nameri has a total area of 200 sq km. The area is also criss-crossed by the river Jia-Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurang, Nameri, Dikorai and Khari etc.
Nameri National Park is the last home to the White winged wood duck, the most endangered duck specie in India. The national park is also home to a substantial population of elephants. A sizeable population of the winged wood ducks is known to thrive in the national park, and form an important core of the Indian population of the remaining 150 odd pairs of the highly endangered species.
Some of the other animals that can be seen here are leopards, bisons, wild boars, black bears, giant squirrels, capped langurs and sloth bears. More than a total of 30 species of animals has been recorded in the national park.
This national park was declared a forest reserve by the government in the year 1978 and later a sanctuary in the year 1985. The flora of Nameri national park ranges about 600 different species. There are a few species of birds that are present here as well. The birds of Nameri National Park range from hornbills, wood ducks, plovers, bee eaters and babblers.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Some of the most popular activities in the park include white water rafting and fishing. There are several spots that are ideal for angling; however, one has to obtain permission from the forest department. Families can also swim and sunbathe in certain sections of the park. The Golden Masheer fish is the famous fish in the region which grow up to three to nine ft long and is also known as 'Tiger of the Himalayan Rivers'.
River rafting is allowed in south east of the park on river- Jia Bhoroli which ranges to a 13 km stretch and takes around three hours. Visitors often combine rafting with a picnic on the banks of the river.
Visitors can also undertake trekking which proves to be an amazing experience and best to see the animals in the wild. An armed forest department guide accompanies the trekkers. Safaris can be arranged in the park and this is the best way to see Nameri National Park.
BEST TIME TO VISIT: October to June
WHERE TO STAY:Jia Bhorelli Wild Resort and Nameri Eco Camp
Contact @8011051164 for more details
