Namdapha National Park Arunachal Pradesh

Third largest by size after Hemis National Park in Jammu and Kashmir and the Desert National Park in Rajasthan, Namdapha National Park is an exhilarating place to spot wildlife. The park is predominantly known for housing four different feline species namely Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard and Clouded Leopard. No wonder with the perfect combination of wildlife, and mountains, there's nothing like it in India. At Namdapha National Park, there's no provision of jeep safari, however, to enjoy its rustic beauty one can opt for camping, trekking, elephant safari, and boat ride.

A heady mix of mountains and wildlife, Namdapha Tiger Reserve is a hotspot of biodiversity, and there's nothing like it in India. The park has all the reasons that make it a must visit - first, it is a part of the Arunachal Pradesh, which means that you will find less rush here. Second, it is a hotspot of biodiversity where one can see spectacular wildlife. Third, it is one and only wildlife reserve in India where you can see four big cat species, like leopard, tiger, clouded leopard and snow leopard. Apart, there are 96 mammal species are found here of which 29 species are listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

There are many flora species found in the park, most of its are rare, endangered or endemic species. Species such as Amentotaxus, Cephalotaxus, Larix, Pinus merkusii (Sumatran pine) and Abies delavayi (Delavay’s Fir) are found nowhere else in India. The rarest gem of flora found here is Blue Vanda, one of the rarest and endangered orchids, the Blue Vanda found here. Also, there's Mishimi Teeta (Copti teeta), which according to locals have medicinal properties that can cure all kinds of diseases.

It is a part of the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh and spread over 1985 sq km, which also makes it the largest protected areas in Eastern Himalaya. Further, make it more interesting is the fact that is one of the few national parks in India that allows camping within its boundaries.

Mentioned below is the list of the mammals, birds, and reptiles found the region

Mammals

Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Common leopard, Snow Leopard, Hoolock Gibbon, Elephants, Black bear, Indian Bison, Gaur, Sambar, Serow, Dholes, Musk deer, Mouse deer, Wolf, Leopard cat, Bharal, Himalayan tahr, Wild buffalo, Wolves, Asiatic black bears, Red panda, Red fox, Yellow-throated marten, Slow Loris, Capped Langurs, Assamese Macaques, Rhesus Macaques, Capped langur etc.

Birds

Monal Pheasants, Giant Hornbill, Forest Eagle, Owl White-winged Wood Duck, Snowy throated babblers, White-winged Wood Duck, Tragopan Green cochoa, Chakma, Peafowl, Fairy Bluebird,Rufous-necked hornbill, Assam Bamboo Partridge etc.