Raimona National Park is the 2nd National Park in Bodoland and 6th in Assam. The park is in the Kachugaon forest division, Gossaigaon subdivision of Kokrajhar district in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
On 5 June 2021, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared Raimona a National Park during the World Environment Day at Gandhi Mandap in Guwahati. The official notification was published in the Assam Gazette Notification no. FRW.02/2021/27 on June 8, 2021, and the area officially became a National Park on June 9, 2021. This declaration transformed the Ripu-Chirang Wildlife Sanctuary of Kachugaon into the 6th National Park of Assam.
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Raimona National Park Assam Map
Raimona National Park (RNP) is a part of a contiguous forest patch of 422 km2 (163 sq mi). It covers the northern part of the Ripu Reserve Forest which spans 508.62 km2 (196.38 sq mi), forming the westernmost buffer to Manas Tiger Reserve situated in the foothills of Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot.
The park is bordered by the Sonkosh River on the west, along the inter-state boundary of West Bengal and Assam from Indo-Bhutan border up to fire line Ride-6 southwards (BP30).
On the east, it is bordered by the Saralbhanga River, and runs northwards to the Indo-Bhutan international boundary on the north, with the rest of the Ripu Reserve Forest on the south. The southern boundary runs eastwards along the fire line Ride-6 until it reaches Pekua River where it turns at 90 degrees southwards until it reaches the fire line Ride-3.
The park is located near the Himalayan foothills. It joins with Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary of Bhutan and Buxa Tiger Reserve of West Bengal to form a large area for protecting nature, over 2,400 square kilometers.
Raimona National Park Entry Gate
So far, there is only one entry gate in Raimona National Park Assam for tourism purposes. Visitors can reach the Raimona entry gate via Kachugaon or Gossaigaon town routes.
The new entry gate of Raimona National Park is under construction. Let’s take a look at the ongoing construction at Raimona National Park.
Activities in Raimona National Park
Here are some wildlife tour activities you can enjoy when you visit RNP:
- Jungle Trekking
- Safari Tour
- Jungle Cycling Tour
- Trip to Bodo Villages
- Butterfly Watching
- Bird Watching
Accomodation in Raimona National Park
In the last few months Sept-Nov 2024, many homestays, and few hotel & resorts have been inaugurated.
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Raimona National Park Species
Flora: More than 380 species of plants, including tropical evergreen forests, cane, bamboo, orchids, and open grasslands are found.
Fauna: The area is home to the Golden Langur, Elephant, Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Indian Gaur, Wild Buffalo, Spotted Deer, Chinese Pangolin and many more.
Avifauna: Over 170 species of birds, including Hornbills, and many more can be found.
Best time to visit Raimona National Park
The best times to visit Raimona NP Kokrajhar are from mid-September to October in Autumn or from March to mid-May in Spring when the weather is typically perfect. The park is open for visitors from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Nearby Attraction
The visitors can also explore the nearby picnic spots and parks which is located near the Raimona National Park.
- Raimona RISH Water Park
- Pagli Ghatwn Picnic Spot
- Chaudhary Ghat Picnic Spot
6th National Park of Assam Quick Info
| National Park Name | Raimona National Park |
| Located In | Gossaigaon Subdivision, Kokrajhar district, Assam |
| Created In | 9 June 2021 |
| Area | 422 sq. km |
| Famous For | Golden Langur |
Raimona National Park Assam Images
Note: Images are taken from Raimona National Park and Asian Adventures.
Important Links
| Raimona Golden Langur Eco-tourism Society (RGES) Website | Click Here |
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| Bodopedia | Click Here |
FAQs
1. What is the name of the 6th National Park in Assam?
The name of the 6th National Park of Assam is Raimona National Park. After Raimona, there has been two new national parks addition in Assam, they are:
1. Dehing Patkai National Park (7th in Assam)
2. Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park (8th in Assam)
2. Where is Raimona National Park?
Raimona National Park is situated in the Kachugaon forest division, Gossaigaon Subdivision of the Kokrajhar District of the BTR Region in Assam, India.