Arunachal Pradesh is known for its rich biodiversity and diverse landscapes. The state is home to 2 national park that contribute to the conservation of its unique flora and fauna.
1. Namdapha National Park
- Namdapha National Park is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh, in northeastern India.
- It is situated in the eastern Himalayan ranges and shares its borders with Myanmar (Burma) in the east.
- The park is bordered by the Dapha and Noa Dihing rivers on the north and south respectively.
- The park was named after the Namdapha River that flows through its territory.
- In 1972, the Indian government declared the Namdapha region as a wildlife sanctuary.
- In 1983, the Namdapha Wildlife Sanctuary was upgraded to a national park.
- In 1983, it was declared a Tiger Reserve.
- In 1986, Namdapha National Park was included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Area: It covers an area of approximately 1,985 square kilometers (766 square miles).
- The altitudes within Namdapha National Park vary from 200 meters (660 feet) to 4,500 meters (14,800 feet) above sea level.
- Hills: Some prominent hills within or near the park:
- Dapha Bum
- Deban Hill
- Patang Peak
- Jairampur Hills
- River: Some notable rivers in and around the park:
- Noa-Dihing River
- Namdapha River
- Diyun River
- Dapha River
- Deban River
- Lake: Moti Jheel located within Namdapha National Park.
- Moti Jheel
- Tribe: Some of the major tribes found in the vicinity of Namdapha National Park:
- Tangsa
- Singpho
- Lisu
- Chakma
- Flora: Broadleaf Evergreen Forests (Dipterocarps, Castanopsis, Magnolia, Canarium, and Symplocos), Bamboo Groves, Medicinal Plants (Aconitum ferox, Dioscorea deltoidea, Rauvolfia serpentina), Orchids (Dendrobium, Vanda coerulea (Blue Vanda), Coelogyne, and Cymbidium), Alpine Meadows etc.
- Fauna: Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard , Hoolock Gibbons, Namdapha Flying Squirrel, Asian Elephant, Dhole (Indian Wild Dog), Malayan Sun Bear, Gaur (Indian Bison), Asiatic Black Bear, Takin, Red Panda, White-winged Duck, Himalayan Wood Owl, Reticulated Python, Green Pit Viper etc.
2. Mouling National Park
- Mouling National Park is located in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- It is is situated in the Adi Hills of the Eastern Himalayas.
- In 1982, the Government of Arunachal Pradesh declared the area as a wildlife sanctuary and later upgraded it to the status of a national park.
- In 1998, Dihang-Dibang Biosphere Reserve was designated. The park is forming the western part of the reserve.
- Area: The park spans an approximate area of 483 square kilometers (186 square miles).
- Hills:
- Adi Hills
- Mount Mouling
- River: The park is located in the right bank of river Siang river.
- Siang River
- Waterfall:
- Dabung Waterfall
- Nirbung Waterfall
- Tribe:
- Adi Tribe
- Flora: Broadleaf Trees (oak, magnolia, maple, rhododendron, and chestnut), Coniferous Trees (spruce, fir, and pine), Medicinal Plants (Taxus baccata, Aconitum spicatum, and Picrorhiza kurroa), Orchids, Bamboo, Ferns and Mosses etc.
- Fauna: Clouded Leopard, Red Panda, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Buffalo, Leopard, Elephant, Hog Deer, Takin, Golden Langoor, Serrow, Himalayan, Asiatic Black Bear, White-winged Wood Duck, Chestnut-breasted Hill Partridge, Sultan Tit, Monal Scalater etc.