Kanger Valley National Park, established in the year 1982, is one of the most beautiful national parks in India. This national park is located near Jagdalpur, in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, which is spread over an area of approximately 200 square kilometers near the Kanger River. The park is particularly known for its amazing landscape, biodiversity, limestone caves and waterfalls, which is considered an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. Among the various protected areas in the country, Kanger Valley National Park is noted for its highly heterogeneous land formations, ranging from low flat and gentle areas to steep slopes, valleys, plateaus, and stream courses. The park is rich in various types of flora and wildlife, and is also home for the Bastar hill myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh. There are 553 floral species that can be seen in this park, out of which 12 species are new to Chhattisgarh; 43 species are reported rare. Similarly, apart from leopards, deer, and flying squirrel, there are crocodiles and many species of birds including Bastar hill myna, the famous state bird of Chhattisgarh can be seen here. If you are at Kanger Valley National Park, then there is no question of not seeing Tirathgarh Falls which is one of the most visited waterfalls in Chhattisgarh, and due to its white color of the water, it is also known as "Milky Fall". The water descends down the rocky slope giving an impression as if milk is falling. It is one of the most favorite waterfalls of Chhattisgarh due to its breathtaking view of the water falling from the hills all around. The steep lush green panoramic wild view of Kanger valley is unique of its kind. Kanger Valley National Park has many attractions and tourists can see the forest, its caves, and waterfalls on their own or can enjoy it through the Kanger gypsy jungle safari started by the park.
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All the beauty here does not only exist on the ground surface of the park, but it also exists below its ground level in the form of subterranean limestone caves. There are three types of caves here: Kotumsar Caves, Kailash Caves, and Dandak Cave. Where the Kotumsar Cave has been much discovered biologically, on the other hand, Kailash and Dandak Caves attract attention due to stalactite and stalagmite formations. The Kotumsar Cave is a subterranean limestone cave which is about 35 meters below ground level. The main tunnel of the cave is nearly 200 m long with several lateral and downward passages. This limestone cave was discovered by locals around 1900 and was explored in 1951 by a renowned geographer, Shri Sankar Tiwari. It is one of the most famous caves in Chhattisgarh as well as in India. The Kailash cave is situated at an altitude of 40 meters above the ground and 250 meters long. There is a huge stalagmite formation in the shape of Shivlinga at the end of the cave. The hollow walls of the cave make incredible musical sounds when struck by hand. Another incredible feature of the park is Darhas (water pools). One of the famous ones is Bhainsa Darha that has crocodiles and tortoises and has a very hygienic quality of water. The watchtower situated at Bhainsa Darha gives an awesome view of the lake. The perfect time to visit the Kanger Valley National Park is from November to June, after which the caves remain closed during the rainy season.
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