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Location
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140 kms from Ranchi, Bihar.
Coverage Area :
232 sq. Kms.
Main Attractions :
Tigers
Best Time To Visit : February to
March.
Accommodation
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Arrival
Information :
-- By Rail : The nearest airport is Daltonganj (25 kms.).
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By Air : The nearest airport is
Ranchi.
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By Road : Betla
is
easily accessible by road. It is 25 kms
;
from Daltonganj and 140 kms from Ranchi.
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities : Daltonganj , 140 kms from
Ranchi
Palamu shot to fame as early as
1932 for its tiger census - the first of its kind in the world. In 1974 it
became one of the countrys earliest tiger reserves. Endowed with thick
tropical forests and a rich variety of fauna, the core area of the sanctuary
has been declared as Betla National park (232 sq. kms.).
 This park is a great attraction to tourists. The Park, at an average elevation
of 1,000 ft. is open throughout the year although February to April are the
best months. It is 140 kms from Ranchi.
Fauna :
Large herds of Gaur and Chital are
commonly seen. Elephants are present mostly after the monsoons up to the time
when water holes begin to dry up in March. Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild
Bear, Sambhar, Nilgai, Kakar, Mouse Deer are also permanent residents. Large
families of langurs are an ever present attraction. Palamu is now one of the
nine Tiger Reserves in India under Project Tiger
It has waterfalls and hot springs too. The forest department has made
arrangements for providing jeeps for viewing the wildlife here.
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