Neora Valley National Park | |
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Location | Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India |
Nearest city | Kalimpong |
Coordinates | 27°04′N 88°42′E / 27.06°N 88.7°E |
Area | 88 km2 (34 sq mi) |
Established | 1986 |
Governing body | Government of India, Government of West Bengal |
Neora Valley National Park is a national park in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, India that was established in 1986. Spread over an area of 88 km2 (34 sq mi),[1] it is a rich biological zone in eastern India. It is the land of the red panda in the pristine undisturbed natural habitat with rugged inaccessible hilly terrain and rich diverse flora and fauna. It is linked to Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary of Pakyong District as well as forests of Samtse District, Bhutan via thick cover of forests.[2]