WILD TRAILS IN INDIA
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Situated 90 kms from the state
capital, Ranchi, and 19 kms from
Hazaribagh town, Hazaribagh
National Park combines scenic
beauty, dense forests and rich
flora and fauna, with temperate
climate all year round. Sal (Shorea
robusta) is the dominant tree
specie here. Tiger sighting, though
rare, are worth looking out for;
though according to 1991 census,
there were only 14 tigers here, and
there may be even fewer now.
At a glance
District: Hazaribagh
Nearest Railhead: Koderma
Station (59 kms), Hazaribagh
Road Railway Station (67 kms)
Nearest Airport: Ranchi (94 kms)
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Best time to visit: Oct-March
Closed from: June-Sep
No permit required
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Entry fee: Rs 50
Safari Timings: 5pm -10 pm
Vehicle fee: Different kinds of
vehicles available, ranging from a
motorcycle to a bus.
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A motorable road running
through the sanctuary takes the
tourists to the remotest corners,
and the ten observation towers
provide close sightings of wildlife.
Unmetered taxis, auto rickshaws,
cycle rickshaws can be hired for
a return trip to the park from the
Hazaribagh town.
ABOVE: Python resting on a tree
No guide or camera fee
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Major fauna: sloth bear, tiger,
panther, reptiles
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Where to stay: There is a Tourist
Lodge, Forest Rest House
at Rajderwah, 30 kms from
Hazaribagh. Private accommodation
available at Hazaribagh
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Contact: Divisional Forest Officer,
West Division, Hazaribagh,
TeleFax (06546) 222339