National Parks in Tripura

Tripura National Parks UPSC

Tripura has 2 designated national parks.

Table of Contents Clouded Leopard National Park Rajbari National Park

1. Clouded Leopard National Park

1. Clouded Leopard National Park is located in Bishalgarh Sub-Division of Sepahijala District in Tripura, India.
2. It is situated within the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary.
3. In 2007, Clouded Leopard National Park was established.
4. It is the India’s first dedicated wildlife park for Clouded Leopards.
5. Area: Park covers an area of about 5.08 square kilometres (1.96 sq mi).
6. River: Gumti River flow thorough the park. It separates the Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary (Clouded Leopard National Park) from Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary (Bison National Park).
7. Flora: Sal, Bamboo, Agar, Awla, Kanak, Arjun, Bahera, Amlaki etc.
8. Fauna: Clouded Leopard , Hoolock Gibbon, Leopard Cat, Barking, Pigtailed Macaque, Slow Loris, White Ibis, Open Billed Stork, Whistling Teal, Indian Black Turtle, Indian Roofed Turtle etc.

2. Rajbari National Park

1. Rajbari National Park is located South Tripura District of Tripura, India.
2. It is situated in the Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary.
3. In 1988, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary was created.
4. In 2007, the Rajbari National Park was established within Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary.
5. The park was established to protect the Indian gaur.
6. Area: The park covers an area of about 31.63 square kilometres (12.21 sq mi).
7. River: Gumti River flow through the park.
8. Flora: Deciduous forest, Tropical semi-evergreen, Eastern Himalayan forest, Savannah, Bamboo etc.
9. Fauna: Bison(Indian Gaur), Leopards, Crab Eating Mongoose, Gibbons, Tailor bird, Indian Black Drongo, Monitor Lizard, Indian Rock Python etc.