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Singalila National Park
Singalila National Park is a national park in India, established in 1992, covering 79 km² (30 sq mi). It is the #77 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 79 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TPJ · 45 km
Nearest airports to Singalila National Park
- 1 TPJ45 kmstraight line
- 2 IXB55 kmstraight line
- 3 BIR106 kmstraight line
Taplejung, NepalMore about Singalila National Park
Singalila National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 79 km² (7,860 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of Manhattan, making it the #77 largest national park in India (0.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 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 Singalila National Park
The closest airport is Taplejung Airport (TPJ), about 45 km away — around 59 minutes by car; alternatively Bagdogra Airport (IXB, 55 km). Other national parks within reach include Neora Valley National Park (88 km²), Khangchendzonga National Park (1,147 km²), Gorumara National Park and Makalu Barun National Park (2,330 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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