The 29th of July is celebrated as International Tiger Day to protect and preserve this majestic animal in the wild. It was first organised in 2010 in the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit.
Also known as the Global Tiger Day, it aims to save the tigers in the wild. And since the Royal Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India, this day has an important position in everyone’s mind.
On this occasion, Discover East brings to you a list of all the Tiger Reserves of Northeast India.
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh, the easternmost state of India is known for its wilderness and relatively low human population. And these regions are perfect tiger territories.
- Namdapha National Park was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1972 and subsequently got its National Park and Tiger Reserve status in 1983. Its location and altitude makes it the northernmost lowland evergreen forest of the world.
- Pakke Tiger Reserve, also called the Pakhui tiger reserve gained this status in 2002. Apart from the national animal, this park also won awards for its Hornbill Conservation Efforts.
- Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary : established in 1989, it is located on the eastern side of the state. It is also the habitat of four big cats, the tiger, leopard, snow leopard and clouded leopard.
Assam
This state is the center point of Northeast India and the highest populated one. Assam has a very long history of conservation efforts despite the destruction caused by floods annually. With its range of terrain , vegetation and weather, Assam has all the features needed for a tiger.
- Manas National Park enjoys many protection statuses. Its a Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve. This park spreads to neighboring Bhutan as well, making it a home of large variety of flora and fauna.
- Nameri National Park of Assam shares its boundary with Pakke Tiger reserve of Arunachal Pradesh. Jia- Bhoroli and Bor Dikorai and their tributaries flow through both the parks. It is an excellent location for birding enthusiasts.
- Kaziranga National Park is by far the most well known reserve in the whole region. It is more widely known for a bigger and more endangered animal, the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros.
- Orang National Park also located in central Assam. This park is very small in size and the home of tigers and Rhinos. Pygmy Hogs and Water buffaloes also make this park their home.
Mizoram
Mizoram is small state in terms of size, but big in terms of literacy rates. The beautiful culture and unity with nature of this state are of renown. A tiger reserve in such difficult terrain is beyond the expectations of many.
- Dampa Tiger Reserve Forest lies on the western side of the Northeastern State of Mizoram. It as established in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary and in 1994 as a Tiger Reserve. Apart from tigers, this reserve is also known for its large variety of birds.
This was the list of Tiger Reserves of Northeast India, compiled by Team Discover East. Also, do not miss out on this list of poisonous snakes of Northeast India.
Feature Image Source : Mohan Thomas Photography
