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Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park is a national park in India, established in 1986, covering 88 km² (34 sq mi). It is the #74 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 88 km²
- Established
- 1986
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- IXB · 56 km
Nearest airports to Neora Valley National Park
- 1 IXB56 kmstraight line
- 2 PBH81 kmstraight line
- 3 TPJ104 kmstraight line
Paro, Bhutan
Taplejung, NepalMore about Neora Valley National Park
Neora Valley National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 88 km² (8,800 ha) — about 84% of the size of Paris, making it the #74 largest national park in India (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1986, 40 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Neora Valley National Park
The closest airport is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 56 km away — around 1 h 13 min by car; alternatively Paro International Airport (PBH, 81 km). Other national parks within reach include Gorumara National Park, Singalila National Park (79 km²), Khangchendzonga National Park (1,147 km²) and Jaldapara National Park (217 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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