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Kanger Valley National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks of India. Located on the banks of Kholaba river, the park consists of ancient forest and was named after the Kanger river, which flows throughout. The forest consists mainly of Sal, Teak and Bamboo trees and is inhabited by crocodiles and turtles.

Wildlife enthusiasts, Nature-lovers and bird watchers can enjoy the diversity of Kanger Valley National Park. Wildlife includes deer, boars, leopards, tigers, jackals, lizards and snakes. The bird species found here are the peacocks, parrots, spotted owl, herons, red jungle fowls, hill mynas and the steppe eagles.

This beautiful thick forest has been declared as a protected National Park. The verdant Kanger valley is

 

on the transit zone of the Teak forests of the north and the Sal forests of the south. Hence, the best of the both can be seen here. The river Kanger flows through irrigating the entire valley in its natural resources.

The park is a unique eco-system for the naturalists and a paradise for tourists. Flora and fauna, ranging from the basic specie to the largest one, is found here. Tigers, panthers, wild cats, various kinds of deer, and other mammals are found here. Among the birds, they range from scavengers to water-birds to pheasants and migrant. The forests are also a great reservoir of various fruits, plants and herbs.

   
How to Reach  
   

Airport - Raipur (330 km)
Railhead - Jagdalpur (27 km)
Rood - It is at a distance of 27 km from Jagdalpur on the Jagdalpur - Konta Road. Also approachable via Jagdalpur - Sargipal - Jatam - Nianar - Bodal road.

 
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