Assam, the second largest state in Northeast India, offers many wonderful places for tourists who love nature and adventure.

Assam, the second largest state in Northeast India, offers many wonderful places for tourists who love nature and adventure.

The flora and fauna of the state are major tourist attractions.

The flora and fauna of the state are major tourist attractions.

There are many unexplored wildlife reserves in Assam that must be visited at least once.

There are many unexplored wildlife reserves in Assam that must be visited at least once.

Let’s explore the four lesser-known national parks in Assam that every adventure lover must visit during their Assam Tour.

Let’s explore the four lesser-known national parks in Assam that every adventure lover must visit during their Assam Tour.

Orang National Park: Located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, Orang national Park covers an area of around 79 km sq km and became a national park in 1999. It is also known as ‘Mini Kaziranga’. It is one of the oldest national parks of Assam and has a variety of animals like deer, rhinos, elephants, tigers, rare pygmy hogs, and a variety of birds.

Orang National Park: Located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, Orang national Park covers an area of around 79 km sq km and became a national park in 1999. It is also known as ‘Mini Kaziranga’. It is one of the oldest national parks of Assam and has a variety of animals like deer, rhinos, elephants, tigers, rare pygmy hogs, and a variety of birds.

Dibru Saikhowa National Park: It is a 340 sq km wildlife reserve with diverse forests. It has semi-evergreen, deciduous, swamp, and wet evergreen forests. A total of 36 mammals, including the Ganges dolphins, and a variety of birds have been found in the park. The park is known for its feral horses and Salix trees.

Dibru Saikhowa National Park: It is a 340 sq km wildlife reserve with diverse forests. It has semi-evergreen, deciduous, swamp, and wet evergreen forests. A total of 36 mammals, including the Ganges dolphins, and a variety of birds have been found in the park. The park is known for its feral horses and Salix trees.

Nameri National Park: Located near Arunachal Pradesh, Nameri National Park covers an area of around 200 sq. km and is divided by the Jia Bharali River. The park is known for its breathtaking beauty and large elephant population. It is a home to tigers, wild dogs, Sambar deer, rhinos, sloth bears, reptiles, rare birds, and many species.

Nameri National Park: Located near Arunachal Pradesh, Nameri National Park covers an area of around 200 sq. km and is divided by the Jia Bharali River. The park is known for its breathtaking beauty and large elephant population. It is a home to tigers, wild dogs, Sambar deer, rhinos, sloth bears, reptiles, rare birds, and many species.

Raimona National Park: Established in June 2021, Raimona National Park covers an area of 422 sq km. It is a home to the golden langur, the mascot of the Bodoland Territorial Region, along with animals like elephants, Bengal tigers, wild bison, and clouded leopards. The park also has over 170 bird species, 150 butterfly species, and 380 types of plants and orchids, making it a rich and diverse ecosystem.

Raimona National Park: Established in June 2021, Raimona National Park covers an area of 422 sq km. It is a home to the golden langur, the mascot of the Bodoland Territorial Region, along with animals like elephants, Bengal tigers, wild bison, and clouded leopards. The park also has over 170 bird species, 150 butterfly species, and 380 types of plants and orchids, making it a rich and diverse ecosystem.

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