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Location
: 140 kms from Ranchi, Bihar.
Coverage Area : 232 sq. Kms.
Main Attractions : Tigers
Best Time To Visit : February to March.
Arrival
Information : --
By Rail : The nearest airport is Daltonganj (25 kms.).
-- By Air : The nearest airport is Ranchi.
-- By Road : Betla is easily accessible by road. It is 25 kms
from Daltonganj and 140 kms from Ranchi.
-- Nearby Excursions : -- Nearby Cities : Daltonganj ,
140 kms from Ranchi
 Palamu
shot to fame as early as 1932 for its tiger census - the first of its
kind in the world. In 1974 it became one of the countrys earliest tiger
reserves. Endowed with thick tropical forests and a rich variety of
fauna, the core area of the sanctuary has been declared as Betla
National park (232 sq. kms.).
This park is a great attraction to tourists. The Park, at an average
elevation of 1,000 ft. is open throughout the year although February to
April are the best months. It is 140 kms from Ranchi.
Fauna
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Large
herds of Gaur and Chital are commonly seen. Elephants are present mostly
after the monsoons up to the time when water holes begin to dry up in
March. Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Bear, Sambhar, Nilgai, Kakar,
Mouse Deer are also permanent residents. Large families of langurs are
an ever present attraction. Palamu is now one of the nine Tiger Reserves
in India under Project Tiger
It has waterfalls and hot springs too. The forest department has
made arrangements for providing jeeps for viewing the wildlife here.
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