NEORA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

About NEORA Valley National Park

Location

Kalimpong, West Bengal

Best time to Visit

October to April

Nearest Airport

Bagdogra - About 114 km

Area

Approx. 160 Sq. Km.

Temperature

Maximum 24^oC & Minimum 5^oC

Nearest Railway Station

Darjeeling- About 85 km

Note:

The Park is usually closed for tourists from 15th June to 15th September very year.

The Neora Valley National Park, located in the catchment of River Neora, is regarded as one of the richest and most diverse biological zones in northeastern India.

Since the Neora Valley National Park lies at the foothills of the Himalayas, it has a rugged and hilly terrain. The natural habitat of the park is still undisturbed by human intervention. To the north of the park, it extends into the forests of Sikkim and Bhutan, and the climatic conditions here vary from tropical to temperate, and sometimes even sub-alpine conditions.

Many streams and rivers flow through the park and help in the irrigation of the vegetation as well as to keep the wildlife alive and thriving.

Major Wildlife

Red Panda, Indian Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Chital, Sambar, Asian Elephant, Rhesus Macaque, Common Langur, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Clouded Leopard, Black-necked Crane, Indian Civet, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Yellow-throated Marten, Gaur, Porcupine, Pangolin, Malayan Giant Squirrel, Black-naped Hare, Flying Squirrel, Mongoose, Wild Buffalo, Dhole, Peafowl, Red Jungle Fowl, Sparrow Hawk, Warbler, Monitor Lizard, Tortoise, Egret, Stork, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, White-rumped Vulture, White-eyed Buzzard Eagle, Woodpecker, Lark, Python, Indian Cobra, Pipit, Pitta, Wagtail, Greater Pied Hornbill, Ibis Bill, Goosander, Red Star, Wagtail, Common Teal, Black Stork, Whistling Teal, Minivet, Krait, Viper, and more.

distance from major cities

Lava – About 38 km
Darjeeling – About 85 km
Kolkata – About 658 km
Delhi – About 1540 km
Mumbai – About 2367 km

near by attractions

Lava Buddhist Monastery, Singalila National Park.