22.4 km. north from the Jagadalpur-
Bhopalpattanam road
Area Covered:
1258.37 Sq Kms
Main Wildlife Found:
Hill Maina
About Indravati National
Park
Indravati
National Park is well approachable from district head quarter
JAGADALPUR [Bastar]. The village Kutrue entry point of the park is
situated at the distance of 22.4 km. north from the Jagadalpur-
Bhopalpattanam road. The Kutrue link road is at the distance of 145.6
km.from Jagadalpur. It is better if one has his own vehicle because it
is 496 km. from the easily approachable rail head Raipur. The Park is
located between 18.510 to 51.190 North latitude and 80.160 to 80.440
East longitude. Nearest :-
Airport: Raipur : 486 km. Railway Station: Jagadalpur : 168 Km, Raipur 496 km. Bus Stand: BIJAPUR : kM.
General Information :
It is legally declared as Sanctuary in 1975 having an area of 2273.58
sq.Km. The park exists on south and east of Indravati river from which
it derives it's name. In the wild life map the park has special place
being only home of viable population of Wild Buffalo [ Rare and
endangered species in India ] in Central India & as alternative home
for the swamp dear of Kanha National Park. The Park area gives shelter
to the large variety of birds of which Hill Maina is the most
important species available in this National Park.
Recommended Period For Visit
: Rainy Season: January - April Summer Season: March - June Winter Season: November - February
gadalpur-
Bhopalpattanam road. The Kutrue link road is at the distance of 145.6
km.from Jagadalpur. It is better if one has his own vehicle because it
is 496 km. from the easily approachable rail head Raipur. The Park is
located between 18.510 to 51.190 North latitude and 80.160 to 80.440
East longitude.