It was during the 1990s that the Valmiki National Park came into existence and further extension was done thereafter. By now this park has grown faster and is the embodiment numerous appealing creatures especially tigers which always keep this park apart. The fact is undeniable though that this park identifies itself with being one of the fourth reserves of unique kind where large chunk of tigers are present.

Location of Valmiki National Park in Bihar state matter the most. The docile waters of Gandak streams coming from the Mount Everest Mountain on its western side provides retiring ambiance that definitely becomes perfect scenario for the tigers to make home so is the lush grasses and ecstasies being suitable.

The landscape and plantation which state’s Valmiki National Park possesses is worth noting due to it being stunning one. One can’t ignore appreciating it where Sal, reed beads, cane and the moist grasses are found abundantly. The trees and woodlands of this park turn it distinguished one.

General Information

History

The Bettiah Raj and Ramanagar Raj had owned the Valmikinagar forest earlier until the 1950’s. Formation of Valmiki Sanctuary in 1978 brought big change especially when its chosen area was huge and consisted of 464.60 sq kilometers. The state government of Bihar took this initiative and declared the entire area as the Valmiki National Park in the year 1989. Additional area of 419.18 sq kilometers was added into this park in 1990 which was mainly a buffer area. It made the total area of this park 880.78 sq kilometers.

Dual declaration was done in 1990 when it became the Valmiki National Park cum the Valmiki Tiger Reserve. 

Best Time To Visit: Location of the national park alongside the Himalayan region causes it to observe the tropical climatic condition. The area receives heavy rainfall in the monsoon period. Usually the place faces warm summers and so is hotness in it which continues for certain period comprising of some months. The wintertime temperature drops to even single digit due to coldness in the temperatures level. Plan a visit from October to May which is definitely most suitable time to go there. 

How To Get There: Taking private vehicles or taxis are the preferred transportation mode of visitors and tourists arriving here. One may reach up to its nearest town Bettiah through bus.

Valmiki National Park And Tiger Reserves By Air: Patna airport is the nearest airport where one can come by air while heading towards this park. Distance between this airport and the park is approximately 225 kilometers. In fact Patna city is best connected with Ranchi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Lucknow and other cities hence it can be reached easily. Frequent flights from Indian capital Delhi makes it well connected. One may hire taxis from the airport to go to the national park. The taxi rates are usually Rs 7 per kilometer hence a trip can be made.

Valmiki National Park And Tiger Reserves By Train: Nearest railway station to the park is at Valmiki Nagar town from where several trains pass. Trains arriving from the major cities Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi and Kolkata stop here and connect this place with rest part of the country. As the fare is comparatively cheaper one may find in it perfect transportation mode. Avail this benefit only by booking tickets as early as possible.

Things To Do In National Park: Witness extremely delicate geographic formations once you cross nearly 30 kilometers distance from Bagaha. By the time you already enter into the Valmiki Tiger reserves forest at Rampur. The actual adventure starts when you see the steep ravines, knife-edge ridges and abrupt walls that have been formed through constant landslips and soil erosions over the period. The distance of approximately 30 kilometer is crossed in the forest itself until reaching the Gandak barrage to go to the park.

Waters coming from several twisted tributaries finally reach up to the Gandak and Masanrivers in the region. Hilly places here are mainly Shiwalik Range extension. Their makings are not orderly while sandstone dotted pebbles and boulders still makeup good impact. The Valmiki sanctuary is valued in the country with its nearly 800 sq kilometers forest area. It is listed in 18th position as India’s Tiger Reserve so is its rank at 4th position in terms of tigerpopulation density. Its importance is also notable due to presence of Chitwan National Park of Nepal nearby this sanctuary cum forest. Famous Valmiki Ashram and temples surrounding that makes it famous location.

Both religious and historical importance of this place is due to the presence of the Valmiki Ashram here. Ashram’s location in Nepal and the use of this forest as a way for travel makes Valmikinagar so prominent from the Indian side. Nepalis too take the Valmikinagar route from India to enter into their Ashram due to typical location.

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Accommodation: Nearby areas adjacent to Valmiki National Park houses several villages but there is still lack of suitable accommodation here. Approach the rest houses of irrigation departments for an accommodation.

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