Ultapani Reserve Forest, Forest reserve in Kokrajhar district, India.
Ultapani Reserve Forest is a protected woodland in Kokrajhar district, India, covering areas of semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forest. It sits within the broader Manas Biosphere Reserve ecosystem and shelters wildlife including elephants and tigers.
The forest was placed under official protection to preserve the natural resources of this part of Assam. Its standing grew when it was included within the Manas Biosphere Reserve, which UNESCO recognized in 1989.
The name Ultapani comes from the river that runs through the forest and gives the area its identity. Local communities still gather forest products here, maintaining a close and practical relationship with the land.
The forest is in Kokrajhar district in the Indian state of Assam and can be visited throughout the year. The dry season, from October to March, tends to offer easier access as the paths are less affected by rain.
The Ultapani river, which gives the forest its name, flows from west to east, which is the opposite direction from most waterways in this part of Assam. The name itself reflects this oddity, as it translates roughly to 'reverse water' in the local language.
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