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Betla National Park
Project Tiger Reserve in the Palamu Forest
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2 days
Best time
November – May
Entry fee
₹250
Food / day
₹300
About
One of the first two tiger reserves under Project Tiger (1973), set in the Palamu district's sal forests. Elephants, leopards, wolves, and gharials share the forest with tigers. The ancient Palamu Fort ruins within the park are a bonus.
Must-see highlights
Elephant safari through jungle
Leopard & sloth bear sightings
Betla Fort ruins inside park
Waterfall at Lodh Falls (64km)
Tribal village cultural walk
Bird watching (250+ species)
Palamu Fort ruins
Crocodile at Burha River
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Daltonganj 25km · Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) 180km
Nearby attractions
Palamu Fort (inside park)Daudnagar BridgeNetarhat (60km)Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
How to get here
Ranchi → Daltonganj
bus · 4h
₹250
approx.
Ranchi → Betla
cab · 4.5h
₹3,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
November – May
Nearest Transport
Daltonganj25 km
Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi)180 km
Stay Options
budget₹500/night
mid₹1,500/night
luxury₹3,500/night
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