Wildlife In Jharkhand
Betla Tiger Reserve
Betla national park is nestled in the lap of Deccan Plateau which includes 1,026 sq km of Palamau Tiger Reserve in the state of Jharkhand. An additional 226 sq km was added to the park in 1989 and 63 sq km of the Mahuadar wolf sanctuary was added to national park.The park boasts of high wild life sighting despite thick foliage. Betla village is the only entry point to the park. The park has plenty of wild animals including tigers, elephant, gaur, cheetal, sloth bear, mouse deer, pangolin, four horned antelope, sambar, civet and wolf. One can also visit 468 –ft high Lodh Falls situated 95 km south of the park in Mahuadar and ruins of the Chero Kings’ Fort situated near the Betla at 400 ft.
Getting to Betla Tiger Reserve By Air : The nearest airport Ranchi is connected by daily flights to all Indian Metros. Most resorts have pick-ups facilities. MP Tourism also arranges pick-ups on advance notice. .
By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Daltonganj from where one can take either taxi or bus.
By Road: NH75 from Ranchi via Kuru and Latehar.
Where to stay: Visitors can stay at Betla,Kerh,Maromar,Mundu and Baresand.One can also check Van Vihar tourist complex.
Best time to visit Betla Tiger Reserve : The best time to visit Betla is between October and April. But the wildlife sightings are highest in the hot season May and June. The most comfortable time to visit in terms of climate is between November and March.
Palamu Tiger ReserveArea : 1026 sq. km (Buffer zone - 813 km & Core zone - 213 km)
Location : 25 km. from Daltonganj
Unique Attractions : Tigers, Leopards
Established : Tiger reserve in: June 1974
Description : Spread across an area of 1026 sq. kms, Palamau Tiger Reserve is located in the south Chotanagpur palteau of Bihar. The major attraction of the park includes gaur, chital, elephants, tiger, panther, sloth bear, wild bear, sambar, nilgai and deer. Palamau National Park is now a part of one of nine tiger reserves in India, under "Project Tiger".
The entire area has a good distribution of bamboo breaks. The herbarium recently prepared by the Tiger Reserve authority records a good number of medicinal plants. There are good motorable roads inside the park, ground level hides and towers that offer the tourists a close view of the wild in the dense forests.
Air : Nearest airport Ranchi is 161 kms away from Betla.
Rail : The nearest railhead is at Daltonganj 25 kms from Betla. And the second nearest railway station is Ranchi 161 kms from Betla.
Road : Good motorable road connects Betla to nearby cities.
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