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ARUNACHAL
PRADESH: NAMDAPHA TIGER & BIOSPHERE RESERVE
Introduction
Namdapha Tiger Reserve is named after the river
Namdapha originating from Daphabum, the highest
mountain peak in the Reserve. Almost the whole of
the protected area has a dense cover of vegetation
with high hills, and numerous rivers and seasonal
streams. Four big cats viz. tiger, leopard, clouded
leopard and snow leopard are existing in the Namdapha.
Hoolock Gibbon, Golden Cat, Marbled Cat, Mishmi
Takin, Red Panda, Namdapha Flying Squirrel, White
Wing Wood Duck, Namdapha Shortwing Bird are indicative
of unique faunal diversity of Namdapha. More than
60 per cent of the area of the PA is virgin and
unexplored.It has only one motor-able road, that
also up to 40th Mile during winter season.
These bottlenecks and remoteness of the large part
of the Reserve act as a natural barrier for its
protection but at the same time handicap management
activities.
Conservation History
The entiThe area was originally Reserved Forest
and was declared as Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972 under
Assam Forest Regulation. It was declared a National
Park in 1983. In the same year, it was declared
a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger Scheme of the
Government of India. An area of 177.425 sq. km.
of Reserved Forest was added to the Tiger Reserve
in 1986. Prior to constitution of Arunachal Pradesh,
the entire Union Territory was known as North East
Frontier Agency (N.E.F.A.). A scheme for the creation
of a National Park in N.E.F.A. was proposed in 1947.
The area chosen for the purpose lies in the valley
of the Diyan or Noa-Dehing river and its catchment
area, whose elevation above mean sea level varies
between 500 ft. at the Miao village to 15,020 ft.
at Daphabum. The scheme aimed at the establishment
of the National Park for public recreation, research
and study of wildlife in natural surrounding of
an area of 802.9 sq. miles. After inquiry and settlement
proceeding a draft for final notification proposing
the entire area from M'Pen to Vijoynagar for reservation
as it was thought, for unknown reasons, that it
would be better to do so. As a result of some controversy,
the matter remained pending. Then came the 1962
Chinese war and afterwards papers related to creation
of a National Park could not be traced till 1969.
The Deputy Commissioner of Khonsa proposed to the
Director of Forest in1969 that as area of the proposed
Reserved Forest extended upto Patkai range and Daphabum
is situated just on the inter-district boundary
between Tirap and Lohit, it would be suitable to
name it as Namdapha Reserved Forest instead of Daphabum
Reserved Forest. The area was declared a Reserved
Forest under the Assam Forest Regulation in the
year 1970. Subsequently, after persistent follow
up by the forest department, the whole reserve was
declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in the year.
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ITINERARY
2 Days & 1 Night:
DAY-01: Arrive Bhadrakh by train transfer to jeep/car for 1½ hours drive to the nearest port. Transfer to boat for a cruise through Baitarani River and the timeless backwaters of Bhitarkanika; en route look out for massive crocodiles basking on mudflats. On arrival at Dangmal Island transfer to rooms for freshening up followed by a visit to the crocodile-rearing center. In the evening, enjoy the BACKWATER DRIFT until sunset. Post Dinner get out on the wildlife trail on foot with flashlight under a starry sky. Enjoy!
DAY-02: Wake up with bed tea. After a brief ablution break, depart for a 3.3km trek through dense mangrove forests in the BHITARKANIKA TRAIL. Discover the King’s Hunting Beat house at the trail end where an ancient temple lies in ruins. Breakfast & Lunch onboard. Arrive CHANDBALI. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
3 Days & 2 Nights:
DAY-01: As in 2 DAYS & 1 NIGHT (Above)
DAY-02: Wake up with bed tea. After a brief ablution break, depart for a 3.3km trek through dense mangrove forests in the BHITARKANIKA TRAIL. Discover the King’s Hunting Beat house at the trail end where an ancient temple lies in ruins. Breakfast onboard. Depart for a cruise to the BIRD ISLAND. Evening Tea & Snacks on board. Stargazing, River Drift etc. Dinner & rest in Forest Rest House.
DAY-03: Depart for the port of embarkation after lunch. Lunch en route. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
4 Days & 3 Nights:
DAY-01 & 02: As in 3 Days & 2 Nights (Above)
DAY-03: Post breakfast depart for the GAHIRMATHA COAST- nesting home to the millions OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLE. On arrival transfer to the Forest Rest House (in one of the islands, one has to walk 2 kms to reach the rest house through an exciting nature trail). Enjoy the virgin beaches all by yourself. Evening beach bonfire, Stargazing and an experience of the sound of silence.
DAY-04: Depart for the port of embarkation. Lunch en route. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Accommodation in Twin / family sharing with all meals (from lunch on first day to lunch on the last day including bed tea, breakfast, meals, evening tea/coffee with snacks). Transportation by Jeep / Car / Boat Ex. Bhadrakh. PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Anything not mentioned above. Camera Fees, Mineral water, Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages CHILDREN: Below 3 years Free. Between 3-5 years @25% & between 5-11 years @ 75% of the package costs. Foreigners please ask for separate rates, owing to the differential rates for Accommodation, Entry Fees & Other levies.
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