Mouling National Park - मौलिंग राष्ट्रीय उद्यान

Sanctuary Name Mouling National Park
District Upper Siang
State Arunachal Pradesh
Near By Cities Itanagar
Area of Park 483 Sq. Km.
Date of Establishment 1986
Co-ordinates 28.449374, 95.526123
Wikipedia Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouling_National_Park

Photo by : Abhijit Borah in flickr
This park is located in West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh. It covers an area of about 500 Sq.km. The forest of the park is semi evergreen type. The area is famous for three varieties of goat -antelopes, locally known as takin, coral and serow. The other fauna found in the park are wild buffalo, tiger, panther, red panda, elephant, hog dear, barking deer, sambar, python etc. Besides it, the park has many birds including different types of Pheasants. Ideal for trekking, hiking and angling at river Siyom.

How to Reach

Air

The nearest airport from the park is Lilabari, Tezpur about 230km

Rail

The nearest rail head is Morkongselak about 40km from the park and the nearest railway station is North Lakhimpur and Silapathar.

Road

Bus/Taxi are available from North Lakhimpur or Itanagar and from Likabali and Pasighat to Along

Where to stay

Circuit Houses, Inspection Bungalow and well furnished hotels are available in Along, headquarters of the West Siam district, 20 km from the park. Contact Deputy Commissioner, Along Ph: 037832 - 22221(O) 22220 (R) for reservations.

Contacts

Dy.Conservator of Forests,
Mauling National Park,
Pasighat, District Siang.

The Divisional Forest Officer,
Mouling National Park,
P.O.: Jengging,
Upper Siang District,
Arunachal Pradesh, India.

General Information

Place : Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh
Nearest town : Along 30 km
Best time to visit : November to April
Main attraction : Takin, Coral and Serow