Kanger Valley National Park

Kanger Valley National Park Latest News

The Chhattisgarh government has stepped up efforts to secure the famed Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar in the state, the official status of a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site.

About Kanger Valley National Park

• It is located in Jagdalpur in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state.
• The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows centrally from the Northwest to the Southeast direction. 
  • The Kanger River is a tributary of the Kolab River, which ultimately joins the Godavari River.
• The total area of the National Park is 200 sq.km. 
• Topography: It features low flatlands, gentle slopes, steep inclines, plateaus, deep gorges, valleys, and winding stream courses. 
• Tirathgarh Falls, which originates from the Kanger River, presents an enchanting view falling from a height of 150 feet. 
• The national park has more than 15 limestone caves, including the famous Kotumsar, Kailash, and Dandak caves.
• Flora: Blend of mixed moist deciduous type of forests with the predominance of Sal, teak, and bamboo.
• Fauna:
  • Major wild animals include tigers, mouse deer, leopards, wildcat, sambar, chital, barking deer, langurs, jackals, rhesus macaque, flying squirrel, etc.
  • The aerial fauna at the park consists of common hill myna, red jungle fowl, spotted owlet, racket-tailed drongos, parrots, etc.

Source: DC

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