Hazaribagh Park and Tourist Spot
Nestling in low hilly terrain, at an average altitude of 615 meters in the Indian state of Bihar, the Hazaribagh National Park has an abundance of wild animals like the wild boar, sambar, nilgai, chital, sloth bear, tiger and panther.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
The climate in this region is tropical with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures during the summer months touch a high of 41.1°C and a low of 19.4°C. Winter months are better and the temperature ranges between a maximum and minimum of 19.4°C and 7°C. The monsoon months are July to mid-September.
TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS:
Sighting of wild boar, sambar, nilgai, cheetal, and kakar is assured especially near the waterholes at dusk. Tigers being less in number-14 according to the 1991 census-are difficult to sight. The sanctuary stretches over 184 square km of undulating country and steep hills with dense tropical forests and grass meadows.
A 111-km road in the sanctuary takes motorists to the remotest corners and to masonry towers. Strategically located, the road offers excellent opportunities for viewing the wilds. The sanctuary is surrounded by tribal habitation. There are many watchtowers that provide perfect hideouts to see the wildlife in its true natural habitat.
PLACES AROUND HAZARIBAGH:
The Palamau Forest Reserve is another major wildlife sanctuary in the region. Places of the tourist interest in the vicinity include Canari Hill-5 km, Rajrappa-Falls 89 km, and Suraj Kund hot spring-72 km.
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