Betla National Park (Palamau Tiger Reserve)
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Sal and bamboo forests of the Palamau Tiger Reserve, one of the first tiger reserves of India under Project Tiger, home to elephants, gaur and deer.
National parkLatehar districtBest time to visit: November to April
Highlights
- Jeep safaris to see elephants, gaur, sambar, chital and langurs
- The ruins of the old and new Palamau forts of the Chero kings, inside the forest
- Kechki, where the Koel and Auranga rivers meet
- Watchtowers and waterholes for wildlife viewing
Significance
Palamau was among the first nine tiger reserves created when Project Tiger began in 1973, and protects a large part of Jharkhand’s forests.