H!"!#$%!&' N! ($) !+ P!#, J'!#,'! - : Robusta) Is The Dominant Tree

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 1

WILD TRAILS IN INDIA

H!"!#$%!&' N!($)*!+ P!#, | J'!#,'!*-


Situated 90 kms from the state A motorable road running
capital, Ranchi, and 19 kms from through the sanctuary takes the
Hazaribagh town, Hazaribagh tourists to the remotest corners,
National Park combines scenic and the ten observation towers
beauty, dense forests and rich provide close sightings of wildlife.
flora and fauna, with temperate
climate all year round. Sal (Shorea Unmetered taxis, auto rickshaws,
robusta) is the dominant tree cycle rickshaws can be hired for
specie here. Tiger sighting, though a return trip to the park from the
rare, are worth looking out for; Hazaribagh town.
though according to 1991 census,
there were only 14 tigers here, and
there may be even fewer now. ABOVE: Python resting on a tree

At a glance
District: Hazaribagh No guide or camera fee
...............................................
Nearest Railhead: Koderma
Major fauna: sloth bear, tiger,
Station (59 kms), Hazaribagh panther, reptiles
Road Railway Station (67 kms) ...............................................
Nearest Airport: Ranchi (94 kms) Where to stay: There is a Tourist
............................................... Lodge, Forest Rest House
Best time to visit: Oct-March at Rajderwah, 30 kms from
Closed from: June-Sep Hazaribagh. Private accommodation
No permit required available at Hazaribagh
............................................... ...............................................
Entry fee: Rs 50 Contact: Divisional Forest Officer,
Safari Timings: 5pm -10 pm West Division, Hazaribagh,
Vehicle fee: Different kinds of TeleFax (06546) 222339
vehicles available, ranging from a
motorcycle to a bus.

44

You might also like