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Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from . Tezpur
Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village.
Nameri shares its northern boundary with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh.
Together they constitute an area of over 1000 km2 of which Nameri has a total area of 200 km2.
The park was declared a reserve forest on 17 October 1978.
It was set up as a Nameri Sanctuary on 18 September 1985 with an area of137 km2 as a part of Naduar Forest Reserve.
Until then the Nameri National Park was heavily used for logging.
Another 75 km2 was added on 15 November 1998 when it was officially established as a National Park.
The Jia Bhoroli river of Assam was famous since the time of British for the golden mahseer angling.
Ibisbill in Nameri National Park
Flora
The vegetation type of nameri is of semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests with cane and bamboo brakes and narrow strips of open grassland along rivers.
The forests are rich in epiphytes, lianas, and creepers and clump-forming bamboo.
This forest has over 600 species. Some notable species are Gmelina arborea, Michelia champaca, Amari, Chukrasia tabularis, Ajar, Urium poma, Bhelou, Agaru, Rudraksha, Bonjolokia, Hatipolia akhakan, hollock, Nahor.
It is home for orchids like Dendrobium, Cymbidium and Cypripedioideae.
Fauna
This is excellent elephant country and was considered to be an elephant reserve. It is an ideal habitat for a host of other animals including the tiger, leopard, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog, Indian wild bison, clouded leopard, leopard cat, muntjac, gaur, wild boar, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, capped langur and Indian giant squirrel.
Wild Elephant at nameri National Park
Nameri is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 300 species.
The white winged wood duck, great pied hornbill, wreathed hornbill, rufous necked hornbill, black stork, ibisbill, blue-bearded bee-eaters, babblers, plovers and many other birds make Nameri their home.
Conflicts and threats-Nameri faces two threats: One is due to continued official logging in the area of Sonitpur.
The major threat for Nameri is human/animal conflict due to around 3000 cattle grazing the forest.
The other human/animal conflict is due to the vast group of elephants in Nameri.
There were several cases of elephant deaths. In 2001 there were 18 elephant deaths.
A great threat is possessed on this protected area because of poachers who hunt the valuable birds for their wings.
The month of May and October all the National parks will be partially closed, we cannot pre book any safaris only accommodation & transportation can be booked.
All safaris during May & October are subject to availability and on (direct payment basis).
Best time to visit all the National Parks in Assam from Nov to April.
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. Together they constitute an area of over 1000 km 2 of semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests with cane and bamboo brakes and narrow strips of open grassland along rivers. Nameri is a birder's paradise with over 300 species of birds.
The area is criss-crossed by the river Jia- Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurung, Nameri, Dikorai, Khari etc. A few jheels (during the rainy seasons) also dot the area. The inaccessibility and continuity with the neibouring forest areas have helped the wildlife of Nameri to flourish. There 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.Timings-10AM-5PM.Entry fees-Indian person-50.Foreigner person -250.Camera charges Indain person-50,Foreign person-250.Boat Charges-india-350+100rs fro boatmen,foreigner-550+100rs for boatmen.
Nameri and Sonai-Rupai are only Protected Areas in the North Bank of the Brahmaputra in the Civil District of Sonitpur.
Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from . Tezpur
Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village.
Nameri shares its northern boundary with the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh.
Together they constitute an area of over 1000 km2 of which Nameri has a total area of 200 km2.
The park was declared a reserve forest on 17 October 1978.
It was set up as a Nameri Sanctuary on 18 September 1985 with an area of137 km2 as a part of Naduar Forest Reserve.
Until then the Nameri National Park was heavily used for logging.
Another 75 km2 was added on 15 November 1998 when it was officially established as a National Park.
The Jia Bhoroli river of Assam was famous since the time of British for the golden mahseer angling.
Ibisbill in Nameri National Park
Flora
The vegetation type of nameri is of semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests with cane and bamboo brakes and narrow strips of open grassland along rivers.
The forests are rich in epiphytes, lianas, and creepers and clump-forming bamboo.
This forest has over 600 species. Some notable species are Gmelina arborea, Michelia champaca, Amari, Chukrasia tabularis, Ajar, Urium poma, Bhelou, Agaru, Rudraksha, Bonjolokia, Hatipolia akhakan, hollock, Nahor.
It is home for orchids like Dendrobium, Cymbidium and Cypripedioideae.
Fauna
This is excellent elephant country and was considered to be an elephant reserve. It is an ideal habitat for a host of other animals including the tiger, leopard, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog, Indian wild bison, clouded leopard, leopard cat, muntjac, gaur, wild boar, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, capped langur and Indian giant squirrel.
Wild Elephant at nameri National Park
Nameri is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 300 species.
The white winged wood duck, great pied hornbill, wreathed hornbill, rufous necked hornbill, black stork, ibisbill, blue-bearded bee-eaters, babblers, plovers and many other birds make Nameri their home.
Conflicts and threats-Nameri faces two threats: One is due to continued official logging in the area of Sonitpur.
The major threat for Nameri is human/animal conflict due to around 3000 cattle grazing the forest.
The other human/animal conflict is due to the vast group of elephants in Nameri.
There were several cases of elephant deaths. In 2001 there were 18 elephant deaths.
A great threat is possessed on this protected area because of poachers who hunt the valuable birds for their wings.
The month of May and October all the National parks will be partially closed, we cannot pre book any safaris only accommodation & transportation can be booked.
All safaris during May & October are subject to availability and on (direct payment basis).
Best time to visit all the National Parks in Assam from Nov to April.
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. Together they constitute an area of over 1000 km 2 of semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests with cane and bamboo brakes and narrow strips of open grassland along rivers. Nameri is a birder's paradise with over 300 species of birds.
The area is criss-crossed by the river Jia- Bhoroli and its tributaries namely the Diji, Dinai, Doigurung, Nameri, Dikorai, Khari etc. A few jheels (during the rainy seasons) also dot the area. The inaccessibility and continuity with the neibouring forest areas have helped the wildlife of Nameri to flourish. There 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.Timings-10AM-5PM.Entry fees-Indian person-50.Foreigner person -250.Camera charges Indain person-50,Foreign person-250.Boat Charges-india-350+100rs fro boatmen,foreigner-550+100rs for boatmen.
Nameri and Sonai-Rupai are only Protected Areas in the North Bank of the Brahmaputra in the Civil District of Sonitpur.
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