Dampa Tiger Reserve

Dampa Tiger Reserve

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The Dampa Tiger Reserve occupies an area of 500 sq. km. and lies in west Mizoram in northeastern India, along the border between India and Bangladesh. The hills and forests in this 'Land of the highlanders' are considered by biologists to be "biogeographic highways" connecting India to Malayan and Chinese regions. The rich, luxuriant rainforests of Dampa harbour several species such as the swamp deer, tiger, leopard, elephant and hoolock gibbon. The Dampa Tiger Reserve is probably one of the last few safe havens for the tiger and a host of other animal and bird species. Low altitude galliformes are visible and the three species of Chloropsis found in India are endemic to these fabulous forests. 

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Best Season

The Dampa Tiger Reserve receives rainfall, ranging from 2,000 mm. to 2,500 mm. The minimum temperature in the reserve is 3.50C and the maximum temperature is 350C. The climate throughout the year at the Dampa Tiger Reserve is pleasant and warm and during the months November and December the area receives moderately chilly climate at higher altitudes. The best months to visit the Dampa Tiger Reserve are November to February.
Accommodation 

There are forest guesthouses available at Dampa Rengpui.

Transport

The Dampa Tiger Reserve is 133 sq. km. away from Aizawl in Mizoram. The Dampa Tiger Reserve still retains some of its remoteness and is not easily accessible. However, there has been some 'development' in the form of communication systems and roads. 

By Air: The Lengpui Airport is 70 km. from the Dampa Tiger Reserve. There is daily Vayudoot air service between Kolkata and Aizawl. 

By Rail: Silchar, located 180 km. from Aizawl is the nearest railhead. 

By Road: Mizoram State Transport buses ply regularly between Silchar and Aizawl. 


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