Kanger Valley National Park

The name of Kanger Ghati National Park is derived from the Kangar river, which flows in its length. Kanger Valley is spread over 200 square kilometers.
 Kanger Valley got the status of a national park in the year 1982. It is a friendly place for high mountains, deep valleys, giant trees and various species of wildlife. Kanger Valley National Park is a typical  mixed humid deciduous type of forest, in which the Sal, Saugaun, teak and bamboo trees are available in abundance. The most popular species  in this area is Bastar Maina  which  enchant everyone with their human voice  . The state bird, Bastar Maina, is a type of Hill maina (gruncula Dhariosoa), which is capable of emulating the human voices. The forest is  home to migrant and resident birds.

Apart from wildlife and plants, this National Park is home to three exceptional caves – famous for their  amazing geological structures of Kutumbasar, Kailash and Dandak- Stellagmites and Stalactitees. National Park is known for the presence of underground limestone caves with dripstone and floston. The  stalegmites and stalactite formation is still increasing. Caves in the National Park provides shelter for various species of wildlife.  In the eastern part of the National Park, the Bhainsadhara is  located where one can see the  sandy beaches where crocodiles (crocodlus palestris)  mostly found.

Tirathgarh Waterfall is located in Kanger Valley National Park. The Kenjhardhara and Bhainsadhara are famous for Crocodile Park. Gypsy Safari is available for tourists to explore the natural beauty of the park.

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