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Location
: 19 kms from the Hazaribagh town (Bihar).
Coverage Area : 184 sq. kms.
Main Attractions : Wild Bear, Nilgai, Cheetal.
Best Time To Visit : October To April.
Arrival Information :
-- By Rail : The nearest
railway station is Koderma (59 kms), Hazaribagh railway station (67 kms
on the Howrah-Delhi Grand Chord line).
-- By Air : The
nearest airport Ranchi (91 km) is connected with Calcutta, Patna,
Lucknow and Delhi by regular Indian Airlines flights.
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By Road : Hazaribagh town is connected by road to Ranchi
91 km, Dhanbad 128 km, Gaya 130 km, Patna 235 km, Daltongunj 198
km.
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Nearby Excursions : Canari Hill-5 km, Rajrappa-Falls 89 km, and
Suraj Kund hot spring-72 km.
-- Nearby Cities : Hazaribagh
I NTRODUCTION
Nestling
in low hilly terrain, at an average altitude of 615 meters in the Indian
state of Jharkhand, the Hazaribagh National Park has an abundance of
wild animals like the wild boar, sambar, nilgai, chital, sloth bear,
tiger and panther.
CLIMATE
The
climate in this region is tropical with hot summers and cold winters.
Temperature during the summer months touch a high of 41.1°C and a low
of 19.4°C. Winter months are better and the temperature ranges between
a maximum and minimum of 19.4°C and 7°C. The monsoon months are July
to mid-September.
VISITING THE PARK
Sighting
of wild boar, sambar, nilgai, cheetal, and kakar is assured especially
near the waterholes at dusk. Tigers being less in number-14 according to
the 1991 census-are difficult to sight. The sanctuary stretches over 184
square km of undulating country and steep hills with dense tropical
forests and grass meadows.
 A
111-km road in the sanctuary takes motorists to the remotest corners and
to masonry towers. Strategically located, the road offers excellent
opportunities for viewing the wilds. The sanctuary is surrounded by
tribal habitation. There are many watchtowers that provide perfect
hideouts to see the wildlife in its true natural habitat.
REACHING THERE
By
Air
The nearest airport Ranchi (91 km) is connected with Calcutta, Patna,
Lucknow and Delhi by regular Indian Airlines flights.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is Koderma, which is 59 km away, or
alternately one can approach the park from the Hazaribagh Road railway
station (67 km) on the Howrah-Delhi Grand Chord line.
By Road
Hazaribagh town is connected by road to Ranchi 91 km, Dhanbad 128 km,
Gaya 130 km, Patna 235 km, Daltongunj 198 km, and Calcutta (via
Asansol-Govindapur-Barhi) 434 km. The Hazaribagh National Park is 19 km
from the Hazaribagh town.
STAYING THERE
There is
a small tourist lodge with four single rooms at the park and next to it
is a canteen. A short walk away is a Forest Rest house with a complete
suite. Further on at the edge of a clearing are four cottages
LINKS TO THE
OUTSIDE WORLD
Hazaribagh
is the nearest city and most of the communication facilities like STD/ISD
and post services are available there. Internet facilities are available
in Ranchi.
PLACES NEARBY
The
Palamau Forest Reserve is another major wildlife sanctuary in the
region. Places of the tourist interest in the vicinity include Canari
Hill-5 km, Rajrappa-Falls 89 km, and Suraj Kund hot spring-72 km
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