National Park · Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha National Park
Vast tiger reserve near Myanmar spanning lowland rainforest to snow peaks, with four big cats.
Quick facts
- Best season
- October – March
- Duration
- 2–4 nights
- Altitude
- 200–4,571 m
- Nearest town
- Miao (Changlang)
- Permit
- Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Indian visitors; Protected Area Permit (PAP) for foreigners. Verify before travel. Park entry permit from the Field Director at Miao.
About Namdapha National Park
Namdapha National Park in Changlang district is one of the largest protected areas in India and the largest in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, covering nearly 2,000 km². Its altitude range is extraordinary — from about 200 m in the Noa-Dihing river valley to over 4,500 m at Dapha Bum — giving it everything from tropical rainforest to alpine meadows.
Namdapha is the only park in India known to hold four big cat species: tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard. It is also home to the hoolock gibbon, red panda, Namdapha flying squirrel and an exceptional list of birds, including hornbills, wren-babblers and the white-bellied heron. Wildlife is shy and the forest dense, so Namdapha suits patient nature lovers more than casual sightseers.
Visitors enter from Miao, where there is a small museum and mini-zoo, and drive about 25 km to the forest camp at Deban on the Noa-Dihing river. From there, guided treks lead to Haldibari, Bulbulia and Firmbase. Accommodation is basic but beautifully set.
How to reach Namdapha National Park
Miao is about 140 km (4 hours) from Dibrugarh via Margherita and Jagun. Deban is a further 25 km inside the park.
Things to do
ModerateTrekking in Arunachal PradeshDay hikes in Ziro and Mechuka to multi-day treks past high lakes around Tawang.
EasyCamping in Arunachal PradeshRiverside and valley camps under star-filled skies in Mechuka, Ziro and the Siang valley.
ModerateEaglenest BirdwatchingOne of Asia's top birding sites, home of the Bugun liocichla discovered in 2006.
Places near Namdapha National Park
Namdapha National Park FAQs
What makes Namdapha special?
It is one of India's largest parks and the only one with tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and snow leopard, spanning rainforest to alpine zones.
Are there safaris in Namdapha?
No jeep safaris like Kaziranga; it is explored on foot from Deban with forest guides.
Where do I stay in Namdapha?
Basic forest lodges at Deban or homestays and hotels in Miao.
Facts checked against: en.wikipedia.org · changlang.nic.in. Conditions change — verify timings and permits before travel.