Nameri National Park

National Park Wildlife reserve in Assam noted for tigers and rafting

Nameri National Park in Assam combines riverine forest and foothill terrain; popular activities include birdwatching, river rafting on the Jia‑Bhoroli, guided jungle walks and wildlife spotting in relatively accessible wilderness.

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Nameri National Park is a protected lowland and foothill reserve in Assam, northeast India known for its riverine forest and wildlife. The park is an important local conservation area at the interface of plains and the eastern Himalayan foothills.

Trail and river-based wildlife viewing are common attractions; the Jia Bhoroli River crosses the park and provides boat and rafting access at controlled points. The area is valued for birdwatching and for habitat that supports large mammals and other native species.

The protected area was created to conserve local forest and riverine ecosystems and to support sustainable wildlife management and tourism. Management has focused on combining habitat protection with regulated visitor activities.

The park sits in Sonitpur district of Assam near the border with Arunachal Pradesh, in the foothills north of the Brahmaputra valley and accessible from nearby towns such as Tezpur.

  • River activities: The Jia Bhoroli River runs through the protected area and is used for guided low-grade rafting and wildlife viewing.
  • Wildlife and birding: The park lies at the southern edge of the eastern Himalayan foothills and is noted for birdwatching and sightings of large mammals such as Asian elephants and tiger habitat.
Nameri National Park
27.0100, 92.7900

Tips for Visiting Nameri National Park #

  • Book river-rafting slots and guided elephant or jeep safaris in advance during the peak season (October-March); rafting on the Jia Bhoroli is seasonal and operators run a limited number of trips.
  • Plan birdwatching outings for early morning and coordinate with local guides based in nearby Tezpur or Nameri's forest office - guides greatly increase sightings and know the best, less-visited trails.
  • Obtain park permits at the entrance/checkpost before entering and confirm safari or rafting pick-up logistics with your lodge; many camps coordinate transfers to the park's access points.

Best Time to Visit Nameri National Park #

The best time to visit Nameri National Park is the dry season (October-April) for wildlife viewing and river-based activities; avoid the monsoon when access is limited.

Dry / best for wildlife and river activities
October-April · 15-25°C
Prime time for wildlife viewing, jeep safaris and controlled river activities - trails and roads are more accessible.
Monsoon
June-September · 25-30°C (very wet)
Heavy rains bring flooding and high river levels; many forest trails and activities are curtailed or closed.
Shoulder months
May, September · 20-30°C
Conditions are transitional - increasing heat before monsoon or residual wetness after it; wildlife sightings may be less predictable.

Weather & Climate near Nameri National Park #

Climate

Nameri National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2382 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (364 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

364 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (477 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

477 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (440 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

440 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (405 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

405 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

271 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

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