Indravati National Park
National Park Biodiverse national park and tiger habitat in Chhattisgarh
A remote tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh centred on the Indravati river. Visitors join forest safaris, look for tigers and other large mammals, and experience dense deciduous forest and seasonal rivers.
Indravati National Park is a national park in Chhattisgarh named for the Indravati River, protecting forested hills, riverine corridors and associated wildlife in the Bastar region. The park forms part of a larger protected landscape that is important for regional biodiversity and large mammals.
The park supports a mix of dry deciduous and semi-evergreen forests and functions as a core conservation area within a wider tiger reserve and protected-area network. It is valued for its relatively remote terrain and for species associated with long-established forest habitats.
Indravati has been managed as a protected area to conserve its forest ecosystems and wildlife, with conservation measures coordinated at state and national levels. Management focuses on habitat protection and maintaining connectivity for wide-ranging species.
The park is located in southern Chhattisgarh in the Bastar region, along parts of the Indravati River system; access is from regional towns in the surrounding districts.
How to Get to Indravati National Park #
The park is accessed from Jagdalpur (the nearest large town) in Bastar district. Jagdalpur has road and limited air connections; from there, hire local vehicles to reach park entry points. Coordinate with forest department offices in Jagdalpur for permits and guided options.
Tips for Visiting Indravati National Park #
- If seeking to hear gibbons and see hornbills, hire a local naturalist at the park gate - they know the best listening posts.
- The park receives heavy rain in the monsoon; check trail conditions and park closures before arrival.
- Overnight permits for stays inside the core zone are limited; contact park authorities in advance if planning multi-day treks.
Best Time to Visit Indravati National Park #
Best visited in the dry winter months (October-February) when trails are accessible and wildlife viewing is easier.
Weather & Climate near Indravati National Park #
Indravati National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 12°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1462 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (422 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (442 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and clear sunny skies.
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