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Betla National Park

Project Tiger Reserve in the Palamu Forest

2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / night4.1 ★5k reviewsNovember – MayBest windowDaltonganjNearest rail · 25 km

One of the first two tiger reserves under Project Tiger (1973), set in the Palamu district's sal forests. Elephants, leopards, wolves, and gharials share the forest with tigers. The ancient Palamu Fort ruins within the park are a bonus.

Pairs well with

Netarhat· 3h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 79

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon rains bring lush vegetation; some parks close. Wildlife active near water sources. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Daltonganj 25km · Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) 180km

Nearest transport

Daltonganj25 km

Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi)180 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night

mid₹1,500/night

luxury₹3,500/night

Best time to visit

November – May

How to get here

Ranchi → Daltonganj

bus · 4h

₹250

approx.

Ranchi → Betla

cab · 4.5h

₹3,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Palamu Fort (inside park)Daudnagar BridgeNetarhat (60km)Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary