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Namdapha National Park is closed in September
Namdapha closes June–September as monsoon rains render all jungle trails impassable. Best November–March. Inner Line Permit mandatory — obtain at the Miao checkpoint. Very limited accommodation: book the Deban forest rest house months ahead.
Explore / Arunachal Pradesh / Namdapha National ParkNamdapha National Park
Easternmost Indian Tiger Reserve
3 daysIdeal stay₹600From / night4.4 ★515 reviewsNovember – MarchBest windowMargheritaNearest rail · 65 km
A 1,985 sq km park where rainforest meets Eastern Himalaya — the only place on Earth with all four big cats (tiger, leopard, snow leopard, clouded leopard) and 1,000+ flowering plants.
Know before you go
Inner Line Permit required
Indian visitors need an ILP to enter Arunachal — apply online on the state e-ILP portal before you arrive.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Namdapha National Park, by time of day.
Morning
- Namdapha rainforest jeep safari4h · moderate
- Noa Dehing River raft through rainforest3h · strenuous
- Great Hornbill birdwatching at dawn3h · moderate
Afternoon
- Lisu tribe homestay & cultural immersion3h · easy
About 13h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Must-see highlights
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Margherita 65km · Mohanbari (DIB) 140km
Nearest transport
Margherita65 km
Mohanbari (DIB)140 km
Stay options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹4,500/night
In Sep, expect stays around 30% cheaper than the base rate.
Best time to visit
November – March
How to get here
Dibrugarh → Miao
cab · 4h
₹5,000
approx.
Margherita → Namdapha
cab · 2h
₹2,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Miao gatewayDeban forest rest houseNamdapha Tiger Reserve coreHornbill habitat
Namdapha National Park questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Namdapha National Park?
The best months are January, October, May. November – March August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Namdapha National Park?
Most people spend 3 days in Namdapha National Park. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 13 hours of activity.
How do you get to Namdapha National Park?
The nearest railway station is Margherita (65 km) and the nearest airport is Mohanbari (DIB) (140 km). The cheapest common route is Margherita → Namdapha by cab, about ₹2,500 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Namdapha National Park cost?
Stays start around ₹600 per night, with food about ₹500 per person per day and entry at ₹200.
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