Bison (Rajbari) National Park

History 

For animal and nature lovers residing in the north-eastern parts of India, there is the recently formed Bison (Rajbari) National Park, located in Tripura. It has been only 13 years or so, since its formation in 2007, and already the Park has attracted thousands of tourists from not only North-eastern states, but from all over India, and beyond. 

 As the name suggests, the major attraction of the Park is the bison, but there are also other animal and plant species abundant in the Park. The State Government of Tripura and the State’s Forest Department have been particularly upgrading the infrastructure and related facilities in and around the Park, to make it a genuine tourist hotspot, surpassing its recent achievements in terms of popularity. 

The environmental aspects of the Park have considerably developed after the region got the status of a National Park. Touring the Bison (Rajbari) National Park in Tripura would give you one of the most exhilarating travel experiences, for sure. 

Useful Information

Total area – 31.63 sq km

Core area – 

Elevation range – 

Latitude – 23° 26.137' N 

Longitude – 91° 28.184' E

Nearest river – Muhuri River  

Nearby hills –  Jampui Hills

Avg. annual rainfall – 2300 mm 

Flora of Rajbari National Park

The Bison Rajbari National Park has an exquisite variety of flora species, spread across its area and neighborhood regions. The richness in its biodiversity is something that attracts tourists from the rest of the country and various parts of the world, who generally avail Bison Rajbari weekend tour packages.

You could find a vast spectrum of shrubs, herbs, plants and trees in the Park. There are 230 total varieties of big trees. Also, there are 110 shrub species in the Park. The number of climber species in the core area is about 150. There are more than 400 herbs in and around the Park. 

Four broad categories of forests could be seen in the Park. The first type is Tropic Semi-Evergreen. The second category is East Himalayan, mainly marked by Bhabar Sal. The third type is deciduous, of moist mixed nature. The fourth category is the Savannah woodland. 

Some of the medicinal plants available in the Park forests are Tulsi, Rudraksh, and Kalmegh. 

Fauna of Rajbari National Park

Fauna species of any National Park has special significance, as they are the main reasons why tourists visit there. As the name of the Park suggests, you would witness the imposing Gaur, or the Indian Bison, in Bison Rajbari wildlife packages. The massive, muscular stature of the animal is a treat to watch. The Park is abundant with this beast. 

Bison is not the only animal that could be witnessed here. You can also witness various monkey species such as gibbons and langurs, jumping from tree to tree. Are you pondering whether you could spot big cats at the Park? The good news is the Park is also an abode for leopards. You could also get a glimpse of wild jungle cats in Bison Rajbari safari tours. 

You can nurture interest in bird-watching while touring the area in Bison Rajbari adventure packages. From Tailor birds to Hornbills to White-breasted Kingfishers, there are lots of bird species in the Park. 

Climate 

One of the best things about the Bison Rajbari National Park is its climate, which is fairly pleasant and cool in almost every month. Tropical climate mainly prevails in the region. The level of humidity is fairly high throughout the year, but there is no distinct feel of discomfort. 

In summer months, from April to June, temperature hovers around high twenties in degree Celsius. In winter months, the temperature can dip down below 10 degree Celsius (especially in December and January). The monsoon season begins from July and lasts till late September. From November to early-February, the months are usually dry. 

Best Time to Visit Rajbari National Park

Often, tourists are in dilemma while deciding to plan tour timing to a National Park. But when you are planning something for Bison Rajbari safari tours, there is no need to remain in a confused state, as you can visit the Park throughout the year. Most of the tourists prefer to visit the Park during the less humid, dryer winter months from end-November to mid-February. 

It is recommended to avoid Bison Rajbari adventure tours during the monsoon period, although, the Park is open, and you could also avail the usual services. If you are an avid enthusiast, then you could choose two different seasons for visiting the Park, in different years. 

How to Reach Bison Rajbari National Park

Reaching Tripura’s Bison Rajbari National Park is not difficult, if you have the right plan in place, with a good strategy about implementing the itinerary of Bison Rajbari holiday packages. 

By Rail: If you prefer to reach the National Park via train, then a good way to reach first going to Guwahati, Assam, and then take a train from there to Kumarghat. After reaching Kumarghat railway station, you can rent a car to visit the Park. 

By Road: Availing Bison Rajbari holiday packages, with adventurous road trips, are truly a thrilling experience. You could take a drive or rent a vehicle directly from Guwahati to reach your destination. The same can be done from Agartala, which would take less time to reach the Park. It would not take more than three to three-and-a-half hours to reach your destination when you travel by car from Agartala. There are also bus services available from Shillong. 

By Air: Arguably the best option that you can plan for the trip is visiting the place by air. There are two ways. You can either buy tickets to Guwahati Airport or to Agartala Airport. These two are major airports in the north-eastern parts of India. 

Connectivity & Distances

Railway station:  Kumarghat (140 km) 

Bus Stand:  Joychandrapur bus stand 

Airport: Agartala Airport (100 km) 

Nearest city/town:  Joychandrapur

Places to Visit near Rajbari National Park

When you avail Bison Rajbari sightseeing packages, then it would be a wise thing to prioritize tourist interest sports in the neighborhood. You would get lots of opportunities to minutely explore the area around the Park, enriching your experience in the tour. 

Sepahijala National Park – You would be totally excited to know that merely covering a distance of 70 km, you would be able to reach another beautiful National Park in Tripura – Sepahijala National Park. Traveling by car would take not more than 2 hours to reach your destination, and you can include in Bison Rajbari National Park itinerary. 

Jampui Hills – If you love to go for a light hiking on a weekend trip, then visiting the nearby Jampui Hills would quench your interest for the activity. The cool weather of the hills, even during summer days, would make your trip very enjoyable. 

Rudrasagar Lake – How about visiting a beautiful Lake, with crystal clear azure waters, merely at one-hour’s drive from the Rajbari Park, in Bison Rajbari affordable packages? You can go to Rudrasagar Lake to witness the terrains of the region more deeply. 

Melaghar – Melaghar is a lovely rustic locality not far from the Park, which you can opt to visit while availing Bison Rajbari family packages at affordable rates.