9 Must Visit National Parks in North East India

The North-Eastern region of India conjures up images of the mighty Brahmaputra and the lofty Himalayan mountain ranges. North East India might look very remote to you. But take just a small step and you can visit this magical land that is famous as the land of the Seven Sisters. There is so much to experience in the North-Eastern states, and nothing more exciting than to visit the famous national parks of the North East.

The national parks in these northeastern states teem with wilderness and dense jungles. Here you will find species that you can find nowhere on the planet. Take a walk through the dense jungles, or take an elephant safari. There is this, and many more things that await you when you visit this wondrous land of the North East.

# Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Kaziranga National Park is most famous for its Great One-horned Rhinoceros. You will find this great beast grazing in the grasslands. It is quite difficult to spot it in the tall elephant grass that almost hides him from view. But he is not the only creature that you can spot here. There are tigers, elephants, leopards, jungle cats, bears, and many other creatures. You can also spot turtles, crocodiles, snakes, and migratory birds here. Kaziranga National Park is one of India’s best UNESCO Heritage Sites. Brahmaputra river flows through this national park making it full of swampy marshes, tropical jungles, grasslands, and dense forests.

# Kanchendzonga National Park, Sikkim

Kanchendzonga National Park in Sikkim is one of the best national parks in the North-Eastern state of Sikkim. With a rich topography of alpine meadows, river streams, high-altitude lakes, ancient Buddhist monasteries, snow-clad mountain peaks, glaciers, and forests, Kanchendzonga National Park is a treat for wildlife lovers. You can spot rare animals such as Snow Leopard, Himalayan Tahr, and Red Panda here. Himalayan Monal pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, and Himalayan Snow Cock are some of the majestic colored birds that you can spot here. The Kanchendzonga National Park has almost 17 lakes and innumerable glaciers. Some of the most famous trekking routes in northeast India are in this national park. April to May is the best time to visit Kanchendzonga National Park.

# Manas National Park, Assam

There are national parks like Manas National Park in Assam which is famous for its wildlife sightings. Tourists visit this national park to see the rhinoceros in its natural habitat. But you can also go on an elephant safari deep into the jungles and spot tigers, water buffalo, deer, langur, red panda, and other animals. You can take a jungle walk and visit tribals living inside the park. You can do river rafting and see aquatic life in the river. If you are visiting in the right season, you can also see tea workers working in tea estates. October to February is the best time and season to visit Manas National park.

# Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Assam

The most wonderful thing about Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is that there are no elephant or jeep safaris here. You can go on a boat and spot the various birds and animals from a distance. Much of this national park has wetlands and marshes. But other parts of this national park also have forests and grasslands. Birds like a white-winged wood duck, Bengal Florican, pelicans, storks, and herons can be found here in the marshes and swamps. You will find jungle trekking trails here, but most prefer a boat to spot animals, birds, and reptiles. If you are in luck, you can also spot wild horses, tigers, and langurs in this national park.

# Orang National Park, Assam

Orang National Park is one of the oldest national parks in northeastern India. This national park is located on the Brahmaputra river, which flows through Assam. The most famous attraction of Orang National Park is the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. You can easily spot the animals roaming in the grasslands in this national park. Royal Bengal Tiger is another attraction of this national park. Tourists generally prefer to go on an elephant safari when they visit Orang National Park. There are many other wild animals here like Pygmy Hog, elephants, water buffaloes, porcupines, dolphins, etc. March and April are the best months to visit this park.

# Nameri National Park, Assam

Nameri National Park is famous for its bird species. You can spot hornbills, ibis, white-winged wood duck, and many other birds here. There are quite a few rivers that flow through this national park. They are full of various fishes. River rafting, swimming, angling, and fishing, are water-based activities that you can do here. You can go on an elephant safari and spot many wild animals in their natural habitat. Tigers, leopards, dholes, sambar, hog deer, and sloth bear are some wild animals that you can spot here. You can visit Nameri National Park in the winter months from November to April.

# Balpakram National Park, Meghalaya

Situated in Garo Hills, Balpakram National Park is a treat for bird watchers. You can spot colorful birds in the dense jungles and treetops. Hornbill, floricans, drongo, and bulbul are some of the birds that can be found here. You can also spot various animals like water buffalo, red panda, cats, etc. The national park is best if you want to go for a tribal tour. You can book any of the Meghalaya tour packages and see the natural beauty of this national park.

# Nokrek National Park, Meghalaya

Nokrek National Park is one of those national parks in Meghalaya where you can do so much more than watch animals and birds. It has such rare animals as the red panda, marbled cat, hornbills, gaur, etc. With its hilly topography and river streams that flow through this park, you will find so many places to do wildlife photography. You can visit Siju Bird Sanctuary and Siju Cave nearby.

# Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh

Namdapha National Park is one of the biggest national parks in North East India. The most wonderful thing about this national park is that you can spot all the four big cats – Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Common Indian Leopard – in this national park. Along with this, you can also spot red panda, musk deer, palm civet, and other animals. Namdapha National Park is a bird watcher’s paradise, where you can spot hornbills, magpies, kingfishers, and many other birds. You can also have a tribal tour and meet tribals who live in this national park. You can visit Namdapha National Park between October to May.