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Situated at the foothills of eastern Himalayas, Nameri Tiger
Reserve covers an area of about 200-sq-kms and is the second Tiger reserve
of Assam state. The hilly backdrop, deciduous and the river Jia Bhoroli
have added a unique charm to it. It is about 35-km from
Tezpur town, which is 181-km from
Guwahati.
Fauna
The rich wildlife that this park includes are Tiger, elephant, Leopard,
Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian wild dog, Civet Cat,
Capped Langur, Jackal etc. Various birds including the four species of
Hornbill and reptiles are also found here.
Air: The nearest airport is Saloni about 10-km from
Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, which is
181-km away from Guwahati.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from
Bhalukpong, which is 21-km from the park, in Sonitpur district.
Road: Regular buses ply to and from Tezpur, which is well
connected with all the major cities of Assam.
The Tourism Department has tourist lodge at Tezpur and Bhalukpong (21-km from the park). There is also an Eco-camp at Potasali, which provides comfortable accommodation and delicious food.
Contact: Tourist Information Officer, Tezpur
Tourist Lodge, Tezpur, Sonitpur District, Assam
The Divisional Forest Officer, Western Assam Wildlife Division, Dolabari,
P.O. Tezpur, Sonitpur District, Assam
Camp Director, Eco-camp, Potasali (Nameri Tiger Reserve), Sonitpur
District, Assam