Kanger Valley National Park
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A forested valley near Jagdalpur with limestone caves, the Tirathgarh waterfall and rich birdlife.
National parkBastar district, near JagdalpurBest time to visit: November to June (caves close in the monsoon)
Highlights
- Kotumsar cave, with stalactites, stalagmites and blind fish
- Kailash and Dandak caves
- Tirathgarh waterfall, stepping down over rock terraces
- Hill myna, the State bird, and many other birds
Significance
Kanger Valley protects sal and mixed forests and one of the richest cave systems in India, close to Bastar’s tribal villages.