Country : India State : Bihar
Description
:
Nestling in low hilly terrain, at an average altitude of 615 meters in the Indian
state of Bihar, the Hazaribagh National Park has an abundance of wild animals
like the wild boar, sambar, nilgai, chital, sloth bear, tiger and panther.
Visiting Hours :
The climate in this region is tropical with hot summers and cold winters.
Temperature during the summer months touch a high of 41.1'C and a low of 19.4'C.
Winter months are better and the temperature ranges between a maximum and
minimum of 19.4'C and 7'C. The monsoon months are July to mid-September.
How To Get There :
Air
The nearest airport Ranchi (91 km) is connected with Calcutta, Patna, Lucknow
and Delhi by regular Indian Airlines flights.
Rail
The nearest railway station is Koderma, which is 59 km away, or alternately
one can approach the park from the Hazaribagh Road railway station (67 km)
on the Howrah-Delhi Grand Chord line.
Road
Hazaribagh town is connected by road to Ranchi 91 km, Dhanbad 128 km, Gaya
130 km, Patna 235 km, Daltongunj 198 km, and Calcutta (via Asansol-Govindapur-Barhi)
434 km. The Hazaribagh National Park is 19 km from the Hazaribagh town. Regular
bus services connect the town with Koderma, Hazaribagh Road railway station,
Patna, Gaya, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Daltongunj and other nearby places.
Internal Transport
Unmetered Taxis, Auto Rickshaws, Cycle Rickshaws and Taxis are available for
the park from the Hazaribagh town. The approximate charge for a taxi is Rs.
160 for a two-way journey.
Attractions
:
Sighting of wild boar, sambar, nilgai, cheetal, and kakar is assured especially
near the waterholes at dusk. Tigers being less in number-14 according to the
1991 census-are difficult to sight. The sanctuary stretches over 184 square
km of undulating country and steep hills with dense tropical forests and grass
meadows.
A 111-km road in the sanctuary takes motorists to the remotest corners and to
masonry towers. Strategically located, the road offers excellent opportunities
for viewing the wilds. The sanctuary is surrounded by tribal habitation. There
are many watchtowers that provide perfect hideouts to see the wildlife in its
true natural habitat.
Places Around :
The Palamau Forest Reserve is another major wildlife sanctuary in the region.
Places of the tourist interest in the vicinity include Canari Hill-5 km, Rajrappa-Falls
89 km, and Suraj Kund hot spring-72 km.
Travel Tips :
A trip to the park starts at 1700 hours from the Divisional Forest Office,
West Division, Hazaribagh and it ends at 2200 hours. Charges are Rs.50 per
head. Reservation can be made with the Divisional Forest Officer, West Division,
Hazaribagh. Entry fees for vehicles inside the park are Bus (full)- Rs.75;
Mini Bus- Rs.50; Station Wagon/Car/Jeep/Private Car- Rs.20; Motor Cycle- Rs.10
and Taxi- Rs.25. No charges are levied for guides provided with the tour operators
and there is no extra fee for carrying a camera to the park. Firearms are
not allowed inside the park.
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SUGGESTED TOURS
Jungles
of North East
Duration: 12 nights/ 13 days
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Hazaribagh National Park