Understand
Thick green forests, extensive meadows, twinkling waterfalls, meandering rivers, high peaks â entire diversity of nature in one place. It was once the hunting place of the Maharaja of Mayurbhanj.
Landscape
The park is situated on a plateau mean elevation 900 metres. A number of rivers such as the Khairi, Palpala, Budhabalanga originate here.
Flora and fauna
The largest wild life sanctuary in India. Major attraction of the park is its tigers. Other animals such as antelope, deer, neelgai, leopards, bear, crocodile and other wild animals are also plentiful. It is also a bird loverâs paradise.
Climate
During summers, the temperature is around 40°C whereas during the winter it falls to about 14°C. The monsoon season brings moderate to very heavy rainfall.
History
The park was notified as one of the major tiger projects in India in 1980.