Tiger Reserves

About:

Indravati National Park is the finest and most famous wildlife parks of Chhattisgarh. Also the only Tiger Reserve in the state, Indravati National Park is located in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. The Park derives its name from the Indravati River, which flows from east to west and forms the northern boundary of the reserve with the Indian state of Maharashtra. With a total area of approximately 2799.08 sq km, Indravati attained the status of a National Park in 1981 and a Tiger Reserve in 1983 under the famous Project Tiger of India to become one of the most famous tiger reserves of India. .Most of the islands in the park are densely forested; the open spaces are covered with scrub and creepers. A casual glance around and one can spot brilliant tropical flowers including orchids, broken branches and fallen leaves spread over the jungle pathways. One can also hear the bird calls, but unless in the open, it is difficult to spot the terns, gulls, ospreys, serpent crested eagles, wood pigeons and of course the swifts. The topography of the Park mainly comprises of undulating hilly terrain with altitude ranging between 177 to 599 m above the sea level. The Park is famous for its unique and diverse wildlife and bird species including some of the most endangered species such as Wild Buffalos and Hill Mynas. A series of beautiful hill ranges with lush green vegetation and unique and varied wildlife make Indravati National Park a must visit for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Sanctuary :

Tiger Reserve

Area :

1258.37 square km

Year Of Establishment :

1981

Address of the Official Incharge :

Indravati Tiger Reserve, P.O. Bijapur, ,District Bastr, Chattisgarh

Phone No :

07782-225073(O)

Fax No :

222931

Email :

cfwlitrjdp@rediffmail.com

Temperatures :

Nearest Town :

Jagdalpur

Time to Visit :

15th December to 15th June.

General Information :

The major attractions around Indravati National Park are in the Bastar region, 168 km away. One can visit the Chitrakot and Tiratgarh waterfalls, Kutumsar caves, Kailash Gufa, Danteshwari temple and Bastar Palace. The Kanger Valley National Park is also situated in this region.

Location :

Dantewada

Best Time To Visit :

15th December to 15th June.

How to Reach Indravati Tiger Reserve

  By Air :

Raipur is the Nearest airport ( 486 Kms).

  By Rail :

Jagdalpur is the nearest railhead ( 168 Kms).

  By Road :

It is easily approachable from Jagdalpur, the district head quarter of baster, Village kutrue is the main entry point of the park, is situated at a distance of 22.4 km of jagdalpur bhopapattanam road.