Nameri National Park
 Situated
at the foot hills of eastern Himalayas, Nameri National Park covers
an area of about 200 sq. km. Hills, deciduous forests and the river
Jia Bhoroli have all added a unique charm to it.
It is about 35 km. from Tezpur town which is 181 km. from Guwahati.The
neMany wildlife species are found here such as the Tiger, Elephant,
Leopard, Indian Bison, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Pangolin,
Indian Wild Dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur etc. Nameri is a haven
for bird watchers which include the most endangered White Winged
Wood duck, four species of Hornbill in abundance, the small and
beautiful Scarlet Minivet, to name a few. Many species of reptiles
are also found in this National Park. It is an entomologist's paradise.
A huge variety of different butterflies and moths are found here.
Atlas Moth with a wing span of more than 10 inches has also been
spotted here.
The best season to visit is from October to April.
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