Singalila National Park, situated on the Indo-Nepalese border, was declared a National Park in 1992 and in addition to being one of the most exotic Himalayan forests in India, it's also one of the best locations to find the elusive red panda.
Wildlife of Singalila National Park
Located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, Singalila National Park is home to many other fascinating mammals aside from the red panda, including barking deer, wild boar, yellow-throated marten, Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard, leopard, Himalayan serow, pangolin, pika and offers good chances of seeing leopard cat.
Birds of Singalila National Park
The park is also a paradise for bird watching, with over 300 species found here. Exotic species that can be viewed include blood pheasant, kalij pheasant, satyr tragopan, fire-tailed myzornis, brown and fulvous parrotbills, and rufous-vented tit, along with many others.
When to visit Singalila National Park
During the months of March to April, the park comes alive with the colours of over 20 different types of rhododendrons in bloom, whilst October and November is the best time to see over 600 varieties of orchids, the largest concentration in any single geographical area in the world.
Singalila National Park Topography
Singalila National Park is located in the Eastern Himalayas at a high altitude of between 2,000 to 3,650 metres above sea level along the Singalila Ridge. Lying within the park is Sandakphu, one of the highest peaks in West Bengal, offering one of the best places for viewing stunning sunrises and sunsets, along with incredible panoramic views of four of the world's five highest peaks, including Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kangchenjunga.
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