Valmiki Nagar National park is one of the largest in India In Size has all major flora and fauna of indian continent. New Facilities has opened its arm to welcome nature lovers.

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3. • The Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), is the 18th
Tiger Reserve of the country and is the only
Tiger Reserve in Bihar, which is located in the
northern most part of the West Champaran
District.
• Declared national park in 1990.
• Has 464 Sq Km Core area and 419 sq km
Buffer Area which totals 880 sq km area.
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4. History
• Valmiki nagar gets its name from
great saint Maharshi Valmiki who
supposed to have resided in this area
during the times of epic mythology
Ramayana.
• This park in the Indian side shares
international boundary with Nepal’s
Royal Chitwan National Park
• As biodiversity hotspot this park is
home to 65 rivers and rivulets along
with natural lakes.
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5. History
• In the year 1911-12 king George V
visited this area and stayed for 21 days.
• A Special rail route for 43 Km ( Raxaul to
Bhiknathori) was laid in jungle which is
still operational
• Special rest house and a village set up
for the royal visit still exist in the forest
till day.
• King George hunted 15 tigers in 21 days.
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6. Location
• Situated in West Champaran District of Bihar
• Bordering Nepal & UP.
• Nearest cities Ramnagar, Narkatiaganj and Betiah
• Nearest Airport Patna 190 Km
• Nearest Railhead Harinagar ( 16 Km by road from
residential site in the forest) Narkatiaganj (30 Km
by road from residential site in the forest) Raxaul (
60 Km by road from residential site in the forest)
• State highways and National Highway connects
this park with major cities in Bihar & UP.
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7. VALMIKI TIGER RESERVE

8. Major Trains
From Delhi
• Sapt Kranti Expess Anand
Vihar ( Delhi) ETD 1455 to Hari
Nagar ETA 0615 Hrs.
• Satyagrah Express ETD 17.15 (
Delhi) ETA 14.04hrs Harinagar
From Varanasi
• Maduadih – Muzaffarpur
Express ETD Varanasi 08.05
Hrs ETA Harinagar 14.36 Hrs
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9. Wildlife in the Park
The main fauna of Valmiki Tiger Reserve consists of
Tiger, Leopard, Fishing Cat, Rhino, Elephants ,Indian
Bison, Bear, Crocodiles, Chital, Sambar, Hog Deer, Black
Buck, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Langoor and Rhesus Monkey,
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10. Birding at Valmiki Tiger Reserve
• At present 241 bird species have been reported from
VTR. Some of the interesting birds of VTR are Nepal
Khaleej pheasant, Three-Toed Quail, Flycatcher, Grey
Shrike, Green Willow Warbler, Tree Pipit, White
eye, Green
barbet, Waders, ibises, Storks, Pitta, Plovers, Snipes, Pi
ed Hornbill, Emerald Dove.
• There are five types of Green Pigeons and Purple wood
Pigeon found in VTR.
• In the night several Owls, Owlets, Nightjars, etc can be
easily sighted.
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11. Reptiles at Valmiki Tiger Reserve
• The reptiles which are commonly
found in VTR are python, Cobra, King
cobra, Krait, Banded krait, domuha
snake (sand boa), etc. Among
aquatic reptiles crocodiles, otters
(water cat), Ghariyal, monitor
lizard, etc. are found in VTR. Good
number of crocodiles are found near
Belahwa Village which is adjacant to
the VTR. Ghariyals are found in river
Gandak.
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12. Butterflies Paradise
• The Jungle Of Vtr Abounds In Various Kinds Of
Moth, Caterpillars And Butterflies. Some Common
Butterflies Like Common Mormon, Great
Mormon, Glassy Tiger, Great Egg Fly, Club Beak, Grey
Pansy, Lime Butterfly.
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13. Plant Diversity
• As per champion and seth
classification there are seven
forest types found in VTR which
makes VTR a special
destination for nature lovers.
• Bhabar – Dun Sal Forest
• Dry Siwalik Sal Forest
• West Gangetic Moist Mixed
Deciduous Forest
• Khair – Sissoo Forest
• Cane Brakes
• Eastern Wet Alluvial Grassland
• Barringtonia Swamp Forest
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14. Other attractions
• BHIKNATOHARI :- A scenic spot
located in northern part of Park
gives a clear view of the snow
capped Himalayas and the
Annapurna peak in the winters
• The Hunting bunglow of King
George V exists here .
• SUMESHWAR TREK :- Located
inside the park Sumeshwar Hill
is at 2884 ft above sea level and
is home to beautiful water
bodies and offers excellent
view of Himalayan peaks.
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15. Beyond wilderness and wildlife
• Bhitarhwa ashram : This is the place from where
Gandhi Ji Started his movement against Indigo
Plantation.( Champaran Movement)
• Lauria/ Nandan Garh : Archeological excavation Sight
has Ashokan pillar and Buddhist Stupa.
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16. • Kesharia : on Excavation of
Mound ASI has found one of
the largest Buddhist Stupa
Hidden inside mound.
• Artisan wells: This area has
lot of water bodies and
rivers few of them are made
up of artisan well ( water
comes out with pressure
from earth making it fresh
water source)
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17. Anthropological heritage
• Tribes
a) Tharu : women dominated
tribes, native of this area are
adept in basket weaving and
other handicrafts.
b) Gond/ Santhal were brought in
this area by British for hard labor
who now reside here
maintaining their customs and
tradition.
c) Visits to the settlement enhances
experience and appreciation of
their self suffciency.
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18. Accomodation
• We have tied up with local
Princely State to use their
Farm for camping ( Imported
two person tents)
• For night in Jungle we are
using newly constructed Bihar
Govt rest houses at
Gowardhana zone. while
using our power back
up, Kitchen team, and own
linen and other room
accessories.
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19. Safari
• There are gypsy available for safari .
• Tractor safaris
• Bullock cart safari
• Night safari.
Security
• Free from naxalite influence
• No law and order situation
• Guest staying with erstwhile
estate family homes and farms
• Presence of Seema Suraksha Bal
( SSB) for border security.
• Dedicated trained escorts
How to fit
in itinerary
• It can be combined with Sonepur
Mela( cattle fair) 200 Km or with
itinerary featuring varanasi( 320 Km)
Lucknow( 6 Hour).
• Valmiki nagar can be combined with
Budhist itineraries as well.
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20. Why
Koshalam ?
• We at koshalam have always strived for bringing in innovative
tourism products like Home stays .
• Koshalam has exclusive arrangement with Royal family of the
region and have contracted with them for guest facilitation
and hospitality.
• We have exclusive agreements with historians and
researchers who have works from this area.
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