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Valmiki Tiger Reserve
About:
The Valmiki National Park is spread across a core area of 335.64 sq. km of more than 800 Sq. km of the Valmiki Sanctuary located in the West Champaran district of Bihar. Valmiki was established as the 18th tiger reserve in 1990. It ranks fourth in terms of density of tiger population. The Government of Bihar, in 1978 declared an area of 464.60 sq. km, which now forms the Reserve, as Wildlife Sanctuary and a national park in 1989. Later on in 1990, 419.18 sq. km was added to the Sanctuary, totaling to 880.78 sq. km. The park is surrounded by the Royal Chitwan national Park of Nepal in the north and the river Gandak on the western side with the Himalayan mountains as a backdrop. Adjacent to the sanctuary, in the forests of Chitwan National Park, Nepal is the historic Valmiki Ashram. The park consists of moist Sal bearing forests, dry sale bearing forests, moist mixed deciduous forests without Sal, cane and tropical seasonal swamp forests containing reed beds and wet grasslands. The one â horned rhinoceros and Indian bison often migrate from Chitwan to Valmikinagar. The forest here is a mix of extensive Savannah lands and swamps. The forest in the sanctuary is rich in Bhabar Dun Sal, dry Siwalik Sal, Khair and cane. The extensive forest area of Valmikinagar was owned by the Bettiah Raj and Ramnagar Raj until early 1950s.
Sanctuary :
Tiger Reserve
Area :
880.78 sq. km.
Year Of Establishment :
1990
Address of the Official Incharge :
Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Champaran Forest Circle P.O. Betiah ,District-West Chaparan,Bihar
Phone No :
06254-235331(O) 06254-232909(R)
Fax No :
235331 234181
Email :
Temperatures :
36 degrees Celsius during the summer season
Nearest Town :
Bettiah (80 km)
Time to Visit :
October and June
Animal in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Tiger, black buck, sloth bear, wolf, various species of deer, leopard, python, peafowl, chitals, sambars, nilgais, leopards, hyenas, Indian civets, jungle cats, hog deer and wild dogs. One-horned rhinoceros and Indian bison often migrate from Chitwan to Valmikinagar.
Resorts in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Valmiki Tiger Resort
Valmiki Tiger Resort offers accommodations in Harn?t?nr. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a TV with cable channels. Certain units include a sitting area where you can relax. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. You will find dry cleaning services at the property. The resort also provides car rental.
Travel Information for Valmiki Tiger Reserve
General Information :
The Valmiki National Park attracts a hefty lot of visitors who desire to witness the tiger in all its glory.
Location :
West Champaran district of Bihar.
Best Time To Visit :
October and June.
How to Reach Valmiki Tiger Reserve
By Air :
The nearest airport is at Patna at a distance of 295 km.
By Rail :
The nearest railhead Valmiki Nagar is 5 km from the park.
By Road :
There are bus services from Valmiki Nagar to Bettiah (80 km) the nearest town.
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