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Tropical Forest National Park | Peren District

Intanki National Park

Nagaland Forest Habitat in the Peren Hills

Nagaland

Image: Shiv's fotografia / CC BY-SA 4.0
Nagaland's Only National Park
The park is important symbolically and ecologically, but visitor systems remain limited compared with major safari circuits.
Confirm Current Access
Because tourism information can be sparse, verify the latest conditions before travel.

Plan Your Visit

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

Reservations

Use Nagaland tourism and local forest guidance for current visitor rules because public online booking is limited and may change.

Lodging

Dimapur / Peren Circuit Stays
Dimapur is the most practical base for transport, supplies, and onward planning.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Dimapur Booking.com

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Visitor Centers

Nagaland Tourism / Local Forest Contacts
Dimapur / Peren • Office hours
Current route and visitor guidance for Intanki.

Rules & Regulations

  • Confirm access rules before travel
  • Use approved local guidance
  • Do not litter in forest areas
  • Respect wildlife and community-sensitive landscapes
  • Follow local forest instructions

Accessibility

Most visitors will need private transport and current local contacts because broad tourist infrastructure remains limited.

Basic Information

About This Park

Intanki National Park is Nagaland's only national park and protects a tropical hill-forest landscape in Peren district. It is a conservation-first destination with modest public tourism infrastructure and should be planned through current local guidance.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Dry Season (Nov - Apr)Daylight access where permittedReturn before dark

Current feasibility depends on local rules, weather, and road conditions in Peren district.

Closure PeriodMonsoon rain can complicate hill and forest access.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/PermitAs notified locally
Guide / Local VehicleVaries by arrangements

Do not assume a high-frequency public booking system; confirm practical access first.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
18°C - 30°C
Warm and humid with lush forest cover.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
20°C - 27°C
Very wet with roads and trails affected by rain.
❄️ Winter
October - February
8°C - 23°C
The best season for a structured visit.

Contact Information

Authority
Nagaland Forest Department / Tourism authorities

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Intanki National Park, Peren district, Nagaland

25.7167° N, 93.7167° E

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By Air

Dimapur is the main air gateway for Intanki visitors.

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By Train

Dimapur is also the practical rail gateway for the park.

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By Road

Travel onward from Dimapur into Peren district according to current local guidance and road conditions.

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Local Transport

Use hired vehicles and local support familiar with Peren routes.

Things to Do

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Forest Drive
Explore Nagaland forest habitat where routes are currently approved.
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Bird Watching
Watch for hornbills and hill-forest birdlife.
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Nature Photography
Photograph forest ridges, humid valleys, and wildlife signs.
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Regional Ecology Interpretation
Understand the role of a single national park inside Nagaland's conservation network.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

HornbillsLeopardHoolock GibbonElephantDeerForest BirdsReptiles

Flora

Tropical and subtropical forest, bamboo, hill woodland, and moist valley vegetation.

Fauna

Intanki protects a northeastern hill-forest fauna mix including birds, mammals, and forest-edge wildlife typical of Nagaland's greener belts.

Learn About the Park

History

Intanki was notified as a national park in 1993 and remains the only park in that category in Nagaland.

Quick Facts

Established
1993
Area
202.02 sq km
State
Nagaland
Designation
Tropical Forest National Park

References

  1. Intanki National Park official visitor information Nagaland Forest Department / Tourism authorities
  2. National Parks (as on February 2025) WII ENVIS
  3. Intanki National Park location map OpenStreetMap contributors
  4. Intanki National Park thumbnail image source Wikimedia Commons