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Tripura National Park | Sepahijala Landscape

Clouded Leopard National Park

Compact Forest and Wetland Mosaic Near Agartala

Tripura

Image: Miraj Hussain / CC BY-SA 4.0
Best as a Short Nature Excursion
This is a practical half-day or day trip from Agartala rather than a remote expedition park.
Small-Park Expectations
Treat the visit as a forest-and-wetland learning experience rather than a high-probability big-mammal safari.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Clouded Leopard National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.

Reservations

There is no single public booking system for Clouded Leopard National Park. Confirm entry, any log hut availability, and day-visit rules with Sepahijala wildlife authorities before travel.

Lodging

Agartala
Agartala is the most practical base for a day trip and offers the broadest hotel choice.
Sepahijala Area
Check current local stay or forest accommodation availability before relying on it.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Agartala Booking.com

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Visitor Centers

Sepahijala Wildlife Visitor Area
Sepahijala • Posted visitor hours
Current entry information, visitor guidance, and local interpretation support.

Rules & Regulations

  • Follow posted visitor routes and timings
  • Do not feed or disturb animals
  • Keep noise low around wetlands and forest edges
  • Do not litter
  • Respect staff guidance for any restricted wildlife areas

Accessibility

This is one of the easier northeast parks to reach because of its proximity to Agartala, though on-site infrastructure and barrier-free movement remain limited.

Basic Information

About This Park

Clouded Leopard National Park lies within Tripura's Sepahijala landscape and protects a compact but diverse mix of moist forest, wetland, and bamboo-rich habitat. Though small, it is important for conservation in a state where forest fragments, wetlands, primate habitat, and public wildlife awareness are closely linked. The park is associated with clouded leopard conservation identity and a broader visitor landscape that includes lakes, primate-rich forest, and nature interpretation.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
General SeasonPosted daylight visitor hoursLast entry as notified

Confirm current opening days, entry rules, and whether any in-park stay or log hut option is functioning before travel.

Closure PeriodMaintenance, rain, or management requirements can affect certain visitor areas.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/PermitAs notified by Tripura Forest Department
Guide/Local FacilitiesVaries by current local arrangement

Verify visitor rules locally because the park is small and access procedures can change.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
23°C - 34°C
Warm and humid; morning visits are more comfortable.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
24°C - 31°C
Very green but wet, with slippery trails and heavy showers.
❄️ Winter
October - February
12°C - 28°C
Pleasant and best for birding, interpretation, and day trips from Agartala.

Contact Information

Authority
Tripura Forest Department

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Clouded Leopard National Park, Sepahijala, Tripura

23.6682° N, 91.3225° E

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By Air

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala, is the nearest airport.

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By Train

Agartala is the main railhead for onward road travel to Sepahijala.

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By Road

The park is reached by road from Agartala via Sepahijala. Travel time is short enough for a day trip.

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Local Transport

Use taxis, private vehicles, or local transport arranged from Agartala.

Things to Do

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Wetland and Woodland Walks
Explore the wider Sepahijala landscape through current visitor routes and forest edges.
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Bird Watching
Look for waterbirds, woodland birds, and raptors around the lakes and trees.
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Primate Observation
Watch for capped langurs and other primates in the surrounding forested landscape.
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Nature Interpretation
Use the site as an introduction to Tripura's wildlife and small-park conservation.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Clouded LeopardCapped LangurRhesus MacaqueWild BoarCivetFishing CatWaterbirdsTurtles

Flora

Moist deciduous forest, secondary woodland, bamboo, wetland vegetation, and lakeside tree cover.

Fauna

The park and surrounding Sepahijala landscape support carnivores, primates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and wetland-linked biodiversity important in Tripura.

Learn About the Park

History

Clouded Leopard National Park was notified in 2008 within the Sepahijala wildlife landscape to strengthen conservation of a compact but important forest and wetland system in Tripura.

Quick Facts

Established
2008
Area
5.08 sq km
State
Tripura
Designation
Tripura National Park