Explore / Arunachal Pradesh / Namdapha National ParkNamdapha National Park
Easternmost Indian Tiger Reserve
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.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day4h out
- Namdapha rainforest jeep safari · morning, 4h
Safari timings are strict — arriving today means you're ready for the early morning tomorrow.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day6h out
- Noa Dehing River raft through rainforest · morning, 3h
- Great Hornbill birdwatching at dawn · morning, 3h
Adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit. Start early — conditions are best before noon.
- 3🎭 Cultural Day3h out
- Lisu tribe homestay & cultural immersion · afternoon, 3h
Final day in Namdapha National Park — a culturally immersive day — artisan lanes, regional food, and the everyday life of the city.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Namdapha National Park tripMust-see highlights
Deban forest rest house base camp
River raft through rainforest on Noa Dehing
All four big cats habitat (unique in India)
Great Hornbill & Rufous-necked Hornbill spotting
Lisu tribe homestay & cultural immersion
Hollong tree canopy walk
Idu Mishmi tribal village tour
Noa Dehing River coracle crossing
Bihu & tribal dance performances
Primary rainforest night walks
Hiddenseed orchid trail
Miao gateway town market
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Margherita 65 km · Mohanbari (DIB) 140 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
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
Namdapha National Park questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Namdapha National Park?
The best months are November, December, January. November – March September 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 ₹800 per night, with food about ₹500 per person per day and entry at ₹200.
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