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Spread over 200 sq km, 35 kms Himalayan black bear. It is
from Tezpur, is Charduar, the also home to several rare bird
entry point to Nameri National species including the endangered
Park. It shares its northern white-winged wood duck and
boundary with the Pakke Tiger a dizzying variety of bu!erflies
Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. and moths. Here you may spot
the prized atlas moth (A!acus
Its beautiful deciduous forests atlas), the largest moth in the
and the adjacent river Jia Boreli, world with a wingspan of 25-30
fringe the border of Assam and cms. The males of the species are
Arunachal Pradesh. This is smaller in size than the females.
therefore a popular stop enroute
Bhalukpong in Arunachal
Pradesh, where anglers
congregate to fish for the famous
golden mahseer.

This forest has unique flora,


including gmelina arborea, michelia
champaca, amari, and several types
of orchids like dendrobium and
cymbidium.

Nameri is popular as the TOP: Fishing for mahseer in the rivers


elephant country, though one in Nameri is a popular activity
may also spot the tiger and ABOVE: Ibis bill

At a glance
Location: Sonitpur Camera fee: Rs 50 (Indians);
Nearest Railhead: Rangapara Rs 500 (Foreigners)
(81 kms) Video fee: Rs 100 (Indians);
Nearest Airport: Tezpur (35 kms), Rs 500 (Foreigners)
Guwahati (210 kms) ...............................................
.................................................... Major fauna: Tiger, leopard,
Best time to visit: Nov-March sambar, dhole, pygmy hog
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Timings: Sunrise-sunset
........................................... Where to stay: Forest rest houses
Entry fee: Rs 20 (Indians); within the park
Rs 250 (Foreigners)

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