'' Nameri National Park is located in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 40 kilometres from Tezpur and the third national park in Assam. The Pakhui (Pakke) Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh adjoins the Park on its North-Eastern point. Nameri is a birder's paradise with over 300 species of birds. here is a good prey base in the form of Sambar, Barking deer, Hog Deer, Wild Boar and Gaur. About 3000 domestic cattle also form part of this prey base for Tiger and Leopards.
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It's beautiful deciduous forests and the adjacent river jia Bhoreli, fringe the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. This is therefore a popular stop en route to Bhalukpung in Arunachal, where anglers congregate to fish for the famous golden Mahseer. Nameri is extremely rich in faunal resources. Over 30 species of mammals have been recorded here and the Park is an important conservation area for tiger and elephants spme of the others are Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hispid hare, Slow Loris, Capped Langur, Dhole, Sloth Bear,Burmese ferret Badger, Binturong etc.
Attractions in Nameri National Park
The park is home to several rare bird species including the endangered White Winged Wood duck and a huge variety of butterflies, including the prized Atlas Moth, considered the largest moth in the world with a wing surface area of 400 sqcms and a 25-30cm wingspan.
Animals found here are Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Elephant, Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hispid hare, Slow Loris, Capped Langur, Dhole, Sloth Bear,Burmese ferret Badger, Binturong etc.
Best Time to Visit Nameri National Park
The best time of the year to visit the Nameri National Park is from November to March.
How to Reach there
Air: Nameri National Park is nearest to the Saloni airport at Sonitpur district, about 10 km. from Tezpur, which is 35 km. from the Nameri National Park.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara which is 81 km.
Road: Regular buses ply to and from Tezpur, which is well connected with all the major cities of Assam.