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Birding in Assam – Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park is situated in the eastern Himalayas. It resides near a village called Chariduar, about 9 km from the park. It is located in Sonitpur district, India, which is at a distance of 35 km from Tezpur. The park has an enriched diversity of flora and fauna and was declared a Tiger reserve in 1999-2000. It also poses as a prominent bird-watching destination in Assam. Here is a guide on how to make the best out of your trip to Nameri, what to look for, and how to reach.
Bird watching Assam Nameri National Park Hotspot Landscape
Nameri National Park, Assam Birding group shared by Rofikul

About Nameri National Park, Assam

Nameri National Park was declared a reserve forest in the year 1978 and got its title in 1985. It covers a vast area of 137 square kilometers. The biodiversity here has made it a popular tourist hotspot with rides on elephant-back safaris and exotic species of flowers, animals, and birds. It is also labeled as one of the best birding locations in India. However, poaching is becoming a common activity that poses a threat to migratory birds in the area. Elephant deaths and cattle grazing have also left the grasslands arid, raising concern among localities.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Nameri National Park is in Spring (April to July) or Autumn (August to October) due to the consistency in temperature and light rains. The days are not too cold or hot, but nights may be foggy, so winter-wear is recommended.

The months from November to February embark on heavy rainfalls, which then causes landslides in some areas. There may also be floods due to the overflow of Brahmaputra River, so it is recommended to avoid excursions then.

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Black backed Dwarf Kingfisher clicked by Rofikul at Nameri National Park, Assam

Bird spotting in Nameri National Park – A common activity

The plush geography of Nameri National Park has turned it into an eye-catching birding destination of Assam. The park inhabits over 300 species of a variety of birds. The high hills, dainty landscapes, and diverse nature of land have accustomed birds to a migratory pattern to and from the park. Canoeing is a popular way of birding on this lush land.

Some of the common species of birds inhabiting this region are the White-winged Wood Duck, Wreathed Hornbill, Great-pied Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Ibisbill, Black Stork, Blue-bearded Bee Eaters, Plovers, and Babblers. The river flowing nearby makes a common site for predatory birds and game birds residing in the area.

Bird Wreathed Hornbill Image in Assam at Nameri National Park
Wreathed Hornbill clicked by Rofikul at Nameri National Park, Assam

Flora and Fauna at Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park has a bounty for birders not only in avian fauna, but also fragrant flowers, trees, mammals, fishes, and predatory animals, including the great one-horned Indian rhinoceros and Asiatic elephants.

It is declared an outlandish elephant reserve too. Other common animals found here are Tiger Leopard, Asiatic Wild Dog or Dhole, Hog Deer, Pygmy Hog, Sambar, Himalayan Black Bear, Indian Giant Squirrel, Capped Langur, Sloth bear, Barking Deer, Clouded Leopard, Leopard, and Indian Gaur.
The flora inhabiting this semi-evergreen and deciduous land proliferate in over 600 species. Some of these include Gamhar, Champak, Amari, and Indian Mahogany.

Must Know

Opening Time: 10:00 AM
Closing Time: 6:00 PM
Closed On: Open all days a week
How to reach :

By air: The nearest airport to Nameri National Park is Tezpur Airport, at a distance of 32 km. This distance can be covered using Airport Pools and taxis either pre-booked or caught at the airport. Major cities like Guwahati, Kolkata, and Silchar are connected to this port, thus making commutation easier.
By train: The nearest railway station to the park is Rangapara, at a distance of 25 km. This station is directly connected to Guwahati Railway Station.
By bus: The buses to Nameri National Park are well connected through Guwahati, Tezpur, and Nagaon via Bomdila Highway. Taxis and cars travel through the same route.

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Guides in the area

Birding Guide of Arunachal Pradesh Lobsang photo

Lobsang

Arunachal Pradesh, Eaglenest wildlife sanctuary, Dirang, Sela Pass, Walong, Tawang, Roing, Assam, Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Maguri Beel, Nameri National Park, Meghalaya, Shillong, Ladakh, Leh, Sikkim, Nagaland

Birding Guide of Assam Rofikul photo

Rofikul

Assam, Manas National Park, Orang National Park, Nameri National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Dibru-Saikhua National Park, Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Guwahati, Digboi, Karimganj, Arunachal Pradesh, West Kameng, Tawang, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Dirang, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Namdapha National Park, Roing, Pasighat, De-ering Wildlife Sanctuary, Walong, Meghalaya, Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Nagaland, Khonoma Tragopan Sanctuary, Kohima, Phek, Kiphire, Pungro, Doyang, Mizoram, Murlen National Park, Champhai, Blue mountain, Aaizwal, Jammu & Kashmir, Dachigam National Park, Dal lake, Yushmarg, Aru Valley, Western India, Great Rann of Kutch (GRK), Little Rann of Kutch (LRK), Kheechan (Khichan), Harike, Kheda, Desert National Park (DNP), Jodhpur, South india, Thattekad, Munnar, Ooty, Kotagiri, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Portblair, Chiriya Tapu, Havelock, Little Andaman

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Bird White-tailed Flycatcher Image in Assam at Dehing-Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary

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Dehing Pataki Wildlife Sanctuary located in Assam has rainforests that have given way to picturesque landscapes, plush fields, and an exotic variety of flora and fauna. Its nurturing environment also poses for a popular bird-watching destination in Assam. Several rare species reside in niches of trees in the grasslands here.
Here is a guide on how to make the best out of your excursion to Dehing Pataki Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Bird Hooded Pitta Image in Assam at Orang National Park

Bird watching at Orang National Park

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Here is a guide on how to spend your time in Orang, what to look for, and how to reach.

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