Dantewada

Indravati National Park

Recognized as a national park in 1981, Indravati National Park was declared a Tiger Reserve in the year 1983. Named after River Indravati which flows through the park, it represents the rich forest wealth of Chhattisgarh, the state located in Central India. Apart from tigers, the park is famous for its population of endangered species like wild buffalo and barasingha (swamp deer). Other wild animals easily spotted at the park include leopard, gaur, sloth bear, striped hyena, four-horned antelope, Indian spotted chevrotain, flying squirrel and many more. Indravati is also home to numerous reptiles like Indian rock python, monitor lizard and crocodile and some exotic birds like hill maina. Vegetation includes tropical moist and dry deciduous forests along with huge patches of grasslands. Occupying an area of about 2,800 sq. km., the park is must-visit attraction for wildlife enthusiasts. It remains closed for three months during monsoons.