Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park is situated at the foothills of eastern Himalayas in the State of Assam in India. It is spread over an area of about 200 sq km with a river Jia Bhoroli flowing through it. The park forms the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve which is spread over an area of about 344 sq km. It is situated at about 35 km from Tezpur and is located in the Sonitpur district of Assam bordering Arunachal Pradesh.

This park has Atlas Moths with a wing span of more than 10 inches, Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Indian Bison, Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Pangolin, Indian Wild Dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur, White Winged Wood duck, four species of Hornbill in abundance, the small and beautiful Scarlet Minivet etc.

The park is not only home to several rare bird species including the endangered White Winged Wood duck, but also a huge variety of butterflies, including the prized Atlas Moth, considered the largest moth in the world with a wing surface area of 400 sq cm and a 25-30 cm wingspan.

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Nampong, Namur, Nana Sahib, Nancy, Nanda Dynasty, Nandalur