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DEHING PATKAI NATIONAL PARK

Dehing Patkai is a national park, wildlife sanctuary and an elephant reserve in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in the Indian state of Assam. Dehing Patkai National Park is under Digboi Forest Division of Soraipung Range and Jeypore Forest Range of Dibrugarh Forest Division. As the name suggests ‘Dehing Patkai’, this wildlife sanctuary or national park is situated at the foothills of Patkai Hill ranges and on the banks of Dehing River (a tributary of River Brahmaputra). Dehing Patkai is often called ‘The Amazon of the East’. Dehing Patkai National Park harvests the largest stretch of lowland rainforest in India. Dehing Patkai National Park covers an area of 231.65 sq. km of rain forest. Dehing Patkai National Park is situated in Dehing Patkai landscape and is a dipterocarp – dominated lowland rainforest. In actual Dehing Patkai National Park is spread over Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Charaideo districts in Assam followed by Tirap and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh covering an entire area of 575 sq. km. Dehing Patkai National Park is also known as Jeypore Rainforest. Dehing Patkai National Park is a deciduous rainforest interspersed with semi evergreen and lush green natural vegetation. Dehing Patkai National Park comprises of Jeypore, Upper Dehing and Dirok in Assam and is endowed with rich bio-diversity. One side of Dehing Patkai National Park is bounded by the terai regions of Assam while on the other side is Arunachal Pradesh (adjacent to Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary).

History of Dehing Patkai National Park:
Dehing Patkai as a potential wildlife sanctuary was identified in the late 1980s during a survey as ‘Upper Dihig Wildlife Sanctuary’. Late in the early 1990s during a study on White Winged Wood Duck, Dehing Patkai was discovered as a globally important site for this duck and recommended to be upgraded to ‘Upper Dehing National Park‘. Later in 2004 on 13th June Dehing Patkai was declared as a wildlife sanctuary. Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary was also declared as Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve under Project Elephant. On 13th December 2020 the Government of Assam declared Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary as a national park. And finally on 09th June 2021 the Forest Department of Assam officially declared it as Dehing Patkai National Park.

Flora found in Dehing Patkai National Park:
The vast forest expanse of Dehing Patkai National Park is dominated by Hollong, Nahar, Meloni, Mekai, Dhuna, Uriyam, Nahar, Chamkothal, Bher, Hollock, Nahor, Ou – Tenga (Elephant Apple) and different species of Ficus. Apart from that the four layered rainforest of Dehing Patkai is laden with many exotic orchids and bromeliads. Along with that Dehing Patkai National Park is abundant in Ferns, Epiphytes, Wild Banana, Orchids, Arums, Climbers and Lianas in this humid forest habitat. The ground cover of Dehing Patkai National Park mainly has Melastoma, Leea and other species.

Fauna found in Dehing Patkai National Park:
Dehing Patkai National Park is dominated by wide range of fauna and Avifauna. So far 50 mammal species, 47 reptile species, 293 bird species and 301 butterfly species are recorded to be found in Dehing Patkai National Park. Among which seven cat species found in Dehing Patkai National Park are namely Marbled Cat, Jungle Cat, Golden Cat, Leopard Cat, Clouded Leopard, Leopard and Tiger. Dehing Patkai National Park also forms a natural habitat of seven species of monkeys namely Slow Loris, Assamese Macaque, Stump – Tailed Macaque, Pig – Tailed Macaque, Rhesus Monkey, Capped Langur and Hoolock Gibbon. Other noteworthy species found in Dehing Patkai National Park are Chinese Pangolin, Dhole (Indian Wild Dog), Himalayan Black Bear, Malayan Sun Bear, Crab – Eating Mongoose, Small – Toothed Palm Civet, Binturong, Asiatic Elephant, Gaur, Red Serow, Sambar, Barking Deer, Red Giant Flying Squirrel, Malayan Porcupine and Asiatic Brush – Tailed Porcupine.

Avifauna found in Dehing Patkai National Park:
Dehing Patkai National Park harbours about 293 species of birds among which 63.7% is resident birds, 23.1% are winter visitors, 2.5% are summer visitors and 10.7% are altitudinal migrants coming from higher altitudes of the western, central and eastern Himalayas. The abundant avifauna or bird species of Dehing Patkai National Park includes White Cheeked Partridge, Kalij Pheasant, Grey Peacock Pheasant, Oriental Darter, Lesser Adjutant, White Winged Wood Duck, Pied Falconet, Slender Billed Vulture, White Backed Vulture, Greater Spotted Eagle, Besra, Black Baza, Osprey, Pale Capped Pigeon, Green Imperial Pigeon and many others. However Dehing Patkai National Park is mainly known as the habitat of White Winged Wood Duck (the state bird of Assam).

Tourism activities and attractions in and around Dehing Patkai National Park:
Dehing Patkai National Park offers wide range of tourism activities that focuses on ecotourism, bird watching, wildlife viewing, guided safaris and nature walks. Some of the noteworthy activities and attractions in and around Dehing Patkai National Park are as follows.

  • Nature or Forest Trails which includes leisure walk through the lush greenery of Dehing Patkai National Park and view the surrounding flora and fauna of the region.
  • Dehing Patkai National Park is a hotspot for bird watching. The rich bio-diversity of birds offers bird watchers with ample chances to get some of the best shots.
  • Being a national park and wildlife sanctuary, Dehing Patkai offers tourists with wide range of wildlife sightings possibility. Some of rare sightings may include Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Elephant and Leopard.
  • Butterfly sighting is also a prime activity to try while at Dehing Patkai National Park as the forest is home to more than 301 butterfly species.
  • Guided Treks or tails with a well-informed naturalist through designated trails like Namsang and Kothalguri trails to learn more about the bio-diversity of the rain forest.
  • Tourists can also opt for a boat ride through Dehing River and spot the water birds those inhabit near the water bodies. Apart from that one can also witness the panoramic view of the forest landscape through boat rides.
  • For nature and landscape photographers, Dehing Patkai is an ideal location with its wide diversity of flora and fauna along with thick natural vegetation, river and valleys.
  • Tourists and students can participate in excursions and nature study tours in Dehing Patkai National Park with a well-informed guide.
  • From Dehing Patkai National Park tourists can opt to visit Bherjan Borjan Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary which is clusters of three forests located at 34.2 km away via NH 15.
  • Digboi is a town known for its oil Well and Digboi Centenary Museum and is located at 14.4 km away from Dehing Patkai National Park.
  • From Dehing Patkai National Park tourists can also visit Dibrugarh located at 61 km away which is known for Sri Jagannath Temple and the Jokai Botanical Garden.
  • From Dehing Patkai National Park one can also visit Tinsukia town located at 31.5 km via Assam Trunk Road.
  • From Dehing Patkai National Park at a distance of 100 km is Dehing Namti Satra which is a significant religious site.
  • From Dehing Patkai National Park tourists can opt to visit Tipam Phakey Village located at 02 km away. This village is inhabited by Tipam Phakey tribes those migrated from Thailand back in 1700 and since then living in this village of Tipam Phake and Nam Phake by Buri Dehing River.
  • Other ethnic groups of indigenous Assamese communities like Khamyang, Khampti, Singpho, Nocte, Chutia, Ahom, Kaibarta, Moran, Burmese and Nepali people living in this region of Dehing Patkai National Park. Tourists can opt to visit these tribal villages and get to know more about their cultural heritage.
  • While visiting Dehing Patkai National Park region tourists can opt to taste the authentic regional cuisines which are prepared from locally available organic produce.
  • In the evening near Dehing Patkai National Park region tourists can opt to experience tribal or folk dance performed by the local ethnic groups which is worth enjoying.

Things to know:
Before visiting Dehing Patkai National Park region tourists should be informed about the rules and regulations of the forest region.

  • Tourists are advised not to use firearms, explosives or smoking inside Dehing Patkai National Park. Tourists are also advised not to make loud noise inside the forest.
  • Disturbing the wildlife activities is strictly prohibited and one should maintain respectful distance from all the wild animals.
  • Tourists are advised to travel in groups and avoid solo trips inside Dehing Patkai National Park.
  • Avoid rushing behind any wild animals inside the national park as it may disturb their natural movements.
  • Tourists are advised not to take any forest produce like any plants, flowers or dead animals from the national park as it is a punishable offence.
  • Dehing Patkai National Park is not equipped with safari vehicles like other national parks. Tourists need to either hire a private vehicle or the best option is to explore Dehing Patkai National Park by walking or by boat ride.
  • Hiring a local experience guide is highly recommended when explore the interiors of Dehing Patkai National Park.
  • Tourists and visitors are advised to start their journey inside Dehing Patkai National Park as early as possible.
  • There are three main entry points or entry gates to Dehing Patkai National Park namely Soraipung, Jeypore, or Margherita ranges. Tourists can opt to choose any of these three gates to enter the national park.
  • Tourists are recommended to wear comfortable clothing suitable for trekking and sturdy shoes which is essential for walking on uneven terrain.
  • Tourists are advised to carry adequate drinking water inside the national park. And do not throw any plastic bottles or anything like that anywhere inside the national park.

How to reach:

  • By Air: Mohanbari Airport at Dibrugarh is the nearest airport to Dehing Patkai National Park located at 70 km away. From Dibrugarh Airport tourists can avail bus or taxi either upto Digboi, Margherita, or Naharkatiya whichever seems closer to Dehing Patkai National Park. And from any of these places tourists can opt for another hire vehicle to reach Dehing Patkai National Park.
  • By Train: There are three different railway stations from where Dehing Patkai National Park can be reached. The most nearest rail head is Naharkatia located at 08 km away. The second nearest railway station is Tinsukia located at 72 km away and the third nearest rail head to Dehing Patkai National Park is Dibrugarh located at 72 km away. From all these rail heads tourists will get vehicles available to reach Dehing Patkai National Park.
  • By Road: Dehing Patkai National Park is well connected by good motor-able roads with Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Apart from that Dehing Patkai National Park is also located close to Digboi, Duliajan and Margherita Township by good motor-able roads.

Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Dehing Patkai National Park is from October to April as the weather remains pleasant and dry. Winter (November to February) is the ideal time to witness migratory birds. Winters are also ideal for maximum outdoor activities. Monsoon is best avoided. Dehing Patkai National Park remains open from 08.00 am to 05.00 pm. Some entry fees are required to enter the national park which is as applicable.

KRISHNA DORIK HOMESTAY

Krishna Dorik Homestay is an eco-friendly accommodation situated at Digboi near Dehing Patkai National Park. Krishna Dorik Homestay offers ethnic earthen cottages that depict traditional Assamese experience. Each room has two beds with basic amenities. At Krishna Dorik Homestay tourists will get both positive and nomadic feelings. The host along with the staffs of Krishna Dorik Homestay are always ready to help tourists with all sorts of services. At Krishna Dorik Homestay tourists are served with home cooked simple and traditional meals. Rooms of Krishna Dorik Homestay are all clean and tidy with attached washrooms. Krishna Dorik Homestay is built in bamboo and wood with thatched roofs. Krishna Dorik Homestay is a perfect accommodation for wildlife travellers, tourists and naturalists. Krishna Dorik Homestay is set amidst lush greenery and vehicles will reach at the doorstep of the homestay. Krishna Dorik Homestay arranges for adventurous activities like jungle safari and trekking.

Amenities available:
Wooden furnished rooms
In house dinning facility
Attached washrooms
Western type toilets
Both Indian and traditional meals
Arrangement of car (chargeable)
Pick up and drop facility (chargeable)

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