Namdapha National Park

Namdapha National Park is a national park in Changlang district, India, covering dense tropical rainforest that rises from lowlands to high mountain ridges. The reserve includes multiple vegetation zones, from river valleys with wide gravel banks to steep forested slopes that climb toward mist-covered peaks.

The Indian government formally established the reserve after naturalists raised concerns about declining numbers of large predators. Since then, the park has expanded its boundaries several times to include migration routes of elephants and other wandering species.

The name derives from the Noa-Dihing River, which flows through the area and has long shaped the rhythm of life for nearby communities. Several villages at the forest edge still demonstrate how people work with rainforest resources, weaving bamboo and rattan into everyday objects.

Visitors reach the main entrance through Miao, a small town with guesthouses and guides who organize multi-day treks across different forest zones. Bringing binoculars and weather-appropriate clothing is wise, as fog and rain can quickly change visibility.

Scientists have found that this forest is one of the few regions worldwide where all four Asian big cat species coexist. This overlap occurs because the varying elevations offer suitable habitats for each species.