 Indravati
National Park is the finest and most famous wildlife parks of
Chhattisgarh. Also the only Tiger Reserve in the state, Indravati
National Park is located in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh. The Park
derives its name from the Indravati River, which flows from east to west
and forms the northern boundary of the reserve with the Indian state of
Maharashtra. With a total area of approximately 2799.08 sq km, Indravati
attained the status of a National Park in 1981 and a Tiger Reserve in
1983 under the famous Project Tiger of India to become one of the most
famous tiger reserves of India. The topography of the Park mainly
comprises of undulating hilly terrain with altitude ranging between 177
to 599 m above the sea level. The Park is famous for its unique and
diverse wildlife and bird species including some of the most endangered
species such as Wild Buffalos and Hill Mynas. A series of beautiful hill
ranges with lush green vegetation and unique and varied wildlife make
Indravati National Park a must visit for wildlife enthusiasts and nature
loversFlora and Fauna -
Indravati National Park
The flora in the Indravati National Park is mainly comprises of tropical
moist and dry deciduous type with predominance of the Sal, Teak and
Bamboo trees. There are also rich patches of excellent grasslands
providing much required fodder to Wild buffalos, Chital, Barking Deer,
Nilgai, Gaurs and other herbivores of the park. The most commonly found
trees in the park are Teak, Lendia, Salai, Mahua, Tendu, Semal, Haldu,
Ber and Jamun. The major wildlife in Indravati National Park include the
endangered Wild Buffalos, Barasinghas, Tigers, Leopards, Gaurs (Indian
Bison), Nilgai, Sambar, Chausingha (four-horned Antelope), Sloth Bear,
Dhole (Wild Dog), Striped Hyena, Muntjac, Wild Boar, Flying Squirrel,
Porcupine, Pangolins, Monkeys and Langurs among many others. The
commonly found reptiles in the park are Freshwater Crocodile, Monitor
Lizard, Indian Chameleon, Common Krait, Indian Rock Python, Cobra and
Russell's Viper to name a few. The Park also gives shelter to the large
variety of birds of which Hill Maina is the most important species here
How to Reach - Indravati
National Park
Indravati National Park is
easily approachable from Jagdalpur, the district head quarter of Bastar.
The village Kutrue, the main entry point of the park, is situated at the
distance of 22.4 km north of Jagdalpur- Bhopalpattanam road. The Kutrue
link road is at the distance of 145.6 km from Jagdalpur. Raipur (486 km)
is the nearest airport and Jagdalpur (168 km) is the nearest railhead
from the Indravati National Park
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