Kanger Ghati National Park, National park in Jagdalpur, India.
Kanger Ghati is a protected forest area in Chhattisgarh made up of steep hills, dense greenery, and limestone cave systems. Spread across the terrain are river courses and around fifteen caves that preserve natural rock formations.
The Indian government established this protected area in 1982 to conserve the forests and their threatened wildlife. Since then it has been under management that prevents poaching and protects habitat for numerous rare species.
The area takes its name from the Kanger River, which flows between the forested hills and has served the people here as a water source for centuries. Visitors often meet local communities gathering forest produce and using plants for remedies.
The area is reached from the town of Jagdalpur, and guided tours run between October and March when the climate suits walking. It helps to go with a guide, as the paths in the wooded sections can be confusing.
Bat colonies live inside the caves and emerge at dusk in swarms, creating a memorable sight. The stalactite formations grow over thousands of years and show patterns seen nowhere else in the region.
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