Murlen National Park

Murlen National Park
Map showing the location of Murlen National Park
Map showing the location of Murlen National Park
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Locationnear the Myanmar border in Champhai District, India
Coordinates23°37′01″N 93°18′00″E / 23.61694°N 93.30000°E / 23.61694; 93.30000
Area200 km2 (77 sq mi)
Established1991; 33 years ago (1991)

Murlen National Park is a national park located in the Champhai district Mizoram in India. The size of the park area is 200 km2 (77 sq mi).[1] The park is situated about 245 km east of Aizawl, and is close to the Chin Hills. It lies north of Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary in the same district.[2] It covers an area of approximately 100 km2. The tropical, semi-evergreen and sub montane Forests of Murlen are home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. About 15 species of mammals, 150 species of birds, 35 species of Medicinal plants, 2 species of bamboos, and 4 species of orchids so far have been recorded in this Park.[3] In 2012, 36 people were involved in conservation work of Murlen National Park.[4]

  1. ^ Das, Chhanda (2007). A Treatise On Wildlife Conservation In India. Biswajit Das. ISBN 9788187616221.
  2. ^ "Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary". BirdLife International. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Murlen National Park, Champhai". Native Planet. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Lui dunga ngaw humhalh buaipui mek". Vanglaini. Retrieved 22 August 2012.