Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh

About Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary
Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in the year 1983 by the Government of India. This Sanctuary has a nature of true wilderness and a captivating beauty with lush green vegetation as well as impenetrable pristine and virgin forests. The National park covers an area of 1985 square kilometers and has various varieties of flora and fauna. This National Park and a Tiger Reserve lies at the international border between India and Myanmar, but within the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, one of the seven states in the northeastern parts of India.
Namdapha National Park has the richest diversity maybe in the whole of Indian sub continent since it has the great altitudinal variations one could find that is from 4500 meters at Daphabum which is the highest to the 200 meters in the lowest of valleys.

Noa Dehing, Deban and the Namdapha are the rivers flowing in the area and you can see tropical rainforests in the valleys, with huge Hollock, Hollong and Mekal trees along with giant creepers namely, tall and dense Cane and Bamboo. There are deciduous forests and alpine forests in the higher regions which shows tht Namdapha is a botanical haven.

There are more than 150 tree species, flowers and orchids in the National Park. Blue vanda one of the rarest of Orchid species can be seen here

Tourist attractions in and around Namdapha Firm base, located at about 25 kilometers from the Deban Forest Lodge, on the Noa Dehing river, is a popular camping site. The base camp is nestled amidst beautiful and spectacular natures splendours. The track leads to an idyllic spot whih is surrounded by dense and luxurious forests. You can see birds of various species as well as some of the wild animals on the way to the camp. All the necessary equipments and guides are provided by the forest department for camping in the area.

Deban is a beautiful forest camp which is located on the bank of the river Noa Dehing and is placed within the boundary of the Namdapha National park. The place is ideal for trekking, hiking and angling on the river Noa Dehing. The forest bungalow is surrounded by evergreen forest is a place worth staying. It will be n experience you will find memorable.

Hornbill located at about9 kilometers from Deban is the homing ground for the hornbills . You can see lots and lots of these birds flying from one place to the other.

Camera Point is a camping site which offers you a vantage point for taking photographs of the wonderful and breathtaking views of the Namdapha landscape.

Gandhigram, located at about 120 kilometers from Deban, is placed on the southeast periphery of the National Park Namdapha. This is the last village in India which is wedged between China and Myanmar. This is also the home of the Lisu / Yobin tribe. Those who are interested in trekkng can try out a week long trek through these lush and dense jungles.

How to reach Namdapha National Park?
Dibrugarh is the nearest airport and Tinsukia is the nearest Railway station. Buses ply from from Dibrugarh to Miao regularly via Tinsukia, Margherita, Ledo, Jagun and Kharsang. Miao is an attractive little township on the banks of the river Dehing in the Changlang district of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Miao town is the entry point for the Namdapha National Park, which is about 160 kilometers from Dibrugarh.

By Air
Nearest Airport is located at Mohanbari in Dibrugarh of the state of Assam which is about 182 kilometers from The Forest Rest House in Deban, within the Namdapha National Park area.

By Rail
The nearest main Railway station is Tinsukia, in the state of Assam, 141 kilometers from Forest Rest House, Deban, which is located within the Namdapha National Park area and the nearest Passenger Railway station is Margherita Railway Station in Assam at about 91 kilometers from Forest Rest House, Deban.

By Road
You can find good and motorable road connecting other towns and cities with the town Miao, which is entry point of the Namdapha National Park. The Forest Rest House, Deban is located within the Namdapha National Park area and is about 186 kilometers away from Dibrugarh, 141 kilometers away from Tinsukia, 91 kilometers from Margherita and 136 kilometers from the district headquarter Changlang.

The best way to reach Miao and then to Deban will be by Jeeps and Gypsies as it would be better to have your own vehicle to go to Namdapha. Taxis and other private cabs might prove very costly for the trip.

The best time to visit Namdapha National Park and the Tiger Reserve will be October to April that is after the North east monsoon season.

Languages spoken and understood in the surrounding areas are Tangsa, Singpho, Assamese, Hindi and English.