Indravati National Park

How To Reach Indravati National Park

Planning A Trip To Indravati National Park? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Indravati National Park

Indravati National Park is a huge wildlife national park located in Chhattisgarh. This national park in Bijapur district is one of the most important national parks in this region as well as the state. The famous Indravati River passes by this park and it is also locally known by the name of Kutru National Park. This national park is one of the most significant tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh and several people visit the place all year round. There are several ways to reach Indravati National Park; you can do so by air, rail and even road. Below are a few tips on how to reach Indravati National Park, so that it is easier for you to plan your trip properly.

By Air

By Air:  How To Reach Indravati National Park
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Indravati National Park is one of the most important national parks in Chhattisgarh and people from all the over the country go to visit the place. The closest airport to the national park is Swami Vivekananda International Airport. This airport is situated at a distance of 232 km from the national park and can be easily reached. Since this airport in Raipur is an international one, it is quite a busy airport with several domestic flight carriers like Indigo, Air Asia, Air India and many more taking people to cities inside India and international flight carriers taking people to cities like Dubai and other Asian countries. Once you get off at the airport, you can always take a bus or a cab to reach the national park.

By Road

By Road:  How To Reach Indravati National Park
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Since Indravati National Park is an important one in the state, it is well connected to other major cities like Raipur and Jagdalpur by road. It is also well connected to other adjacent states. You can choose to drive up here and experience all the scenic beauty the region has to offer, or you can even take a bus that is run by CSRTC; this government bus is cheap and comfortable to travel in and it is easier to avail these buses if you are within the state. If you are not in the state, you can always hop on a luxury bus that will take you close to the national park on an overnight journey. This is a great way to travel if you are looking to take a road trip.

By Rail

By Rail:  How To Reach Indravati National Park
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The best way to travel to Indravati National Park is to take a train to Jagdalpur Railway Station which is located at a distance of 104 km from the national park. There are several trains that directly stop at the Jagdalpur railway station or even halt there for a few minutes before they go to other cities. These trains come from various cities in the country like Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai and many others. Going on a train journey is one of the best ways to travel as it is hassle free, not too expensive and a fun way to travel, especially when you are with friends and family. Once you get off at the station, you can avail several modes of public transportation that will take you to the national park.

Getting Around

Getting Around:  How To Reach Indravati National Park
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Indravati National Park sprawls over an area of 279908 sq km, which is quite huge; in this region, there are several varieties of flora, fauna, insects and birds which cannot be seen and explored by foot. Therefore, in order to get around the national park, the park authority provides jeep rides for tourists staying there or visiting. The jeeps are provided at a minimal cost to the tourists and they come with a driver who also acts as a guide and will give you a tour of the entire place. You can also take your personal vehicle inside the national park, only after inspection and checks by the authority. In this scenario also, you will have to take a guide along with you to adhere to the rules of the park.

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