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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

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.
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