Indravati National Park National Park

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.

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.

• 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.