List of National Parks in Assam

Assam is renowned for its seven captivating national parks, each offering distinct natural wonders. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famed for its population of one-horned rhinoceroses. Manas National Park, recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is celebrated for its diverse wildlife and rich ecosystems. Nameri National Park features lush forests and a variety of bird species, while Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is known for its unique floodplain habitats and rare wildlife. Orang National Park offers a sanctuary for the endangered one-horned rhinoceros and a range of other species. Together, these parks highlight Assam's rich biodiversity and commitment to conservation.

National Parks

• Kaziranga National Park
• Manas National Park
• Dibru - Saikhowa National Park
• Nameri National Park
• Orang National Park
• Dehing Patkai National Park
• Raimona National Park 

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Dehing Patkai National Park

• Location : Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam
• Establishment : 2004
• Area :  231.65 sq km
• Best season for visit : November to April

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Dihing Patkai National Park

     Dihing Patkai National Park is located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. Dihing Patkai was recognized as a Dihing Patkai Sanctuary in 2004 and was recognized as a National Park on 13 December 2020 with the approval of the Governor, and officially declared as a National Park on 9 June The Dihing Patkai National Park is home to elephants, monkeys, tigers, wild buffalo, bears, wolves, various species of orchids and many other animals and birds. The Dihing Patkai National Park covers an area of ​​231.65 sq km.

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    Dehing Patkai National Park, located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, is a notable rainforest area covering 231.65 km² (89.44 sq mi). Initially declared a wildlife sanctuary on June 13, 2004, it was upgraded to a national park on December 13, 2020, with the official notification by the Assam Forest Department on June 9, 2021.

       The park is part of the Dehing Patkai Landscape, a dipterocarp-dominated lowland rainforest that extends over 575 km² (222 sq mi) across the districts of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, and Charaideo in Assam, as well as the Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh. This area houses the largest stretch of lowland rainforests in India.

       Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, prior to its upgrade, was identified as the "Upper Dehing Wildlife Sanctuary" in the late 1980s during a primate survey. It gained recognition for its significance as a habitat for the white-winged wood duck during a study in the early 1990s, leading to its recommendation for elevation to a national park status.

The distance from Tinsukia to Dehing Patkai National Park via NH315 is approximately 59.6 km.

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Dehing Patkai National Park is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Here's a summary of the notable species found in the park

Mammals

• Chinese Pangolin
• Flying Fox
• Slow Loris
• Stump-tailed Macaque
• Assamese Macaque
• Rhesus Macaque
• Capped Langur
• Hoolock Gibbon
• Himalayan Black Bear
• Hog-badger
• Jungle Cat
• Leopard Cat
• Fishing Cat
• Marbled Cat
• Clouded Leopard
• Leopard
• Tiger
• Wild Pig
• Sambar
• Barking Deer
• Gaur
• Serow
• Malayan Giant Squirrel
• Porcupine
• Pig-tailed Macaque

Reptiles

• Rock Python
• King Cobra
• Asian Leaf Turtle
• Monitor Lizard

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• Lesser Adjutant Stork
• White-winged Wood Duck
• White-backed Vulture
• Slender-billed Vulture
• White-cheeked Hill Partridge
• Khaleej Pheasant
• Grey Peacock-Pheasant
• Rufous-necked Hornbill
• Wreathed Hornbill
• Great Pied Hornbill
• Beautiful Nuthatch
• Black-browed Leaf Warbler
• Green Imperial Pigeon
• Purple Wood or Pale-capped Pigeon

To reach the National Park from Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) Airport:

• Distance from Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) Airport: Approximately 80 km
• Nearby Towns: Digboi, Duliajan, and Margherita

Source : Assam State Portal

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Q. Where is Dehing Patkai National Park located ?
A : Dehing Patkai National Park is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam, India.

Q. When was Dehing Patkai declared a national park ?
A : Dehing Patkai was declared a national park on December 13, 2020, and the official notification by the Assam Forest Department was issued on June 9, 2021.

Q. What is the area of Dehing Patkai National Park ?
A : The park covers an area of 231.65 km² (89.44 sq mi).

Q. What type of forest is Dehing Patkai National Park known for ?
A : The park is known for its dipterocarp-dominated lowland rainforest.

Q. How far is Dehing Patkai National Park from Tinsukia ?
A : The distance from Tinsukia to Dehing Patkai National Park via NH315 is approximately 59.6 km.