Kanger Ghati National Park (कांगेर घाटी राष्ट्रीय उद्यान)
Kanger Ghati National Park (also called Kanger Valley National Park) was declared a national park in 1982 by the Government of India. Near Jagdalpur in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, it is one of India's densest national parks, and is known for its biodiversity, landscape, waterfalls, and subterranean geomorphologic limestone caves, and as the home of the Bastar hill myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh.
Located amidst the 34-km-long scenic Kanger Valley, a biosphere reserve, it is one of the most picturesque national parks of India. It covers an approximately 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi) consisting mainly of hilly terrain. It derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows throughout it.
The park is noted for its highly heterogeneous land formations, from low, flat areas to steep slopes, plateaus, valleys, and stream courses. Its vast, undulating terrain harbours habitats for diverse flora and fauna. It has a sizable tribal population, and is a popular destination for hikers, wildlife enthusiasts and researchers.
- 1 Coordinates and area
- 2 Flora and fauna in the park
- 3 Human settlements in the park and adjoining areas
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Geology, rock, soil and terrain
- 4.1 Soil
- 4.2 Terrain
- 4.3 Kanger River
- 4.4 Limestone caves
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Places to visit
- 5.1 Tirathgarh Waterfalls
- 5.2 Kotumsar Caves
- 5.3 Kailash Caves
- 5.4 Bhainsa Darha
- 5.5 Kanger Dhara
- 5.6 Dandak Cave
- 6 Best season to visit
- 7 How to reach the park
- 8 Image gallery
- 9 See also
- 10 References
- 11 External links
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Images Gallery
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The blind and albinic cavefish (Indoreonectes evezardi) from Kotumsar Cave, India
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Kanger Valley National Park Entry Slip
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