| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | State of Bihar, India; West Champaran district; near Nepal and Uttar Pradesh borders. |
| Historical Background | - Forests owned by Bettiah Raj and Ramanagar Raj. - Declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1978. - Became a National Park in 1990. - 17th Tiger Reserve of India. |
| Geography & Landscape | - Located at Himalayan foothills, along the Gandak River. - Surrounded by Nepal's Chitwan National Park (north) and Uttar Pradesh (west). - Features: hills, forests, valleys, grasslands, rivers, swamps, streams. - Includes bhabar and terai regions near the Himalayas. - Gandak River meets other rivers at Triveni, a holy site. |
| Flora | - Forest types: Sal forests, mixed deciduous forests, grasslands, swamp forests. - Key trees: Sal, Bahera, Simal, Harra, Chir Pine. - Medicinal plants: Amla, Satawar, Piper. - Grasses, climbers, and wetland plants. |
| Fauna | - Home to tigers, elephants, rare birds, and other wildlife. |
| Significance | - Bihar's only National Park. - Protects biodiversity, supports rivers, and ensures clean air. - Promotes tourism and employment. - Important for nature lovers, researchers, and wildlife conservation. |
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