Amazon of the East: Dehing Patkai National Park

Kitchen of the World: Dehing Patkai

Dehing Patkai is a rain forest in Assam spanning across the districts of Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and Charaideo

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It is the only patch of virgin rainforest in Assam whcih is interspersed with lush green and semi-evergreen flora that are deciduous in nature

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Dehing or Dihing Patkai primarily consists of three parts: Jeypore, Upper Dihing River and Dirok rainforest

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The forest is often referred to as the ‘Amazon of the East‘ owing to its expanse and the thick forest

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The Dehing Patkai forms the largest stretch of tropical lowland rainforests in India. The climate of the region is mostly tropical with an annual rainfall of more than 4,000 mm

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Several exotic species of orchids, abundant ferns, epiphytes, wild banana, arums, climbers and lianas are found in this forest habitat. Important tree species such as: Mekai, Dhuna, Udiyam, Nahar, Sam kothal, Bheer, Hollock, Nahor, Au–tenga (elephant apple), different species of Dimoru etc. envelope the forest.

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Several exotic species of orchids, abundant ferns, epiphytes, wild banana, arums, climbers and lianas are found in this forest habitat. Important tree species such as: Mekai, Dhuna, Udiyam, Nahar, Sam kothal, Bheer, Hollock, Nahor, Au–tenga (elephant apple), different species of Dimoru etc. envelope the forest.

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Butterfly species found at Dehing Patkai

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Exotic bird species found at Dehing Patkai

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