News– Kanger Valley National Park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites under the ‘Natural’ category. Kanger Valley National Park
About Kanger Valley National Park
- Location– It is located in Jagdalpur within the Bastar District of Chhattisgarh.
- The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows centrally from the Northwest to the Southeast direction.
- Kanger River is a tributary of the Kolab River, which ultimately joins the Godavari River.
- Topography– It features low flatlands, gentle slopes, steep inclines, plateaus, deep gorges, valleys, and winding stream courses.
- Tirathgarh Falls, which originates from the Kanger River, presents an enchanting view falling from a height of 150 feet.
- Caves– The national park has more than 15 limestone caves, including the famous Kotumsar, Kailash, and Dandak caves.
- Flora– Mixed moist deciduous forests, with a predominance of Sal, teak, and bamboo trees
- Fauna:
- Panther, Wildcate, Cheetal (Spotted Deer), Sambhar, Barking Deer, Wild Pig, Jacal, Langur, Rhesus Macaque, Sloth Bear, Pythan, Hyena, Rabbit, Crocodile other and Civet.
- Rare animals live in this park — otter, mouse deer, giant squirrel and Lethis softshell turtle.
- State Bird of Chhattisgarh- Bastar Hill Myna, also found.
