Peak Season
Namdapha in November
Arunachal Pradesh, India
November is Namdapha's masterpiece month. Trails are dry, wildlife is concentrated and visible, the canopy glows in filtered autumn light, and you share this 1985 sq km rainforest with almost no one. Hoolock gibbons call at dawn. Hornbills cruise the canopy.
The November story
India's wildest national park in its finest month. If you care about wildlife, this is the pilgrimage.
Why November scores 5/5
Weather
November is Namdapha's masterpiece month.
Roads & Access
note: From Miao town — 26km to park entrance. Miao is 150km from Tinsukia (Assam), 5-6 hrs.. from nearest city: Tinsukia 150km, 5-6 hrs to Miao
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: CHC in Miao. Tinsukia 150km for serious cases. Park rangers carry first aid.. rescue: Forest rangers + district admin. ambulance: 108 to Miao only. nearest hospital: CHC Miao
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL in Miao. No signal inside the park.
Kids
Not ideal for kids —
Elevation
200m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
- ✓serious wildlife enthusiasts
- ✓birdwatchers
- ✓photographers
- ✓nature trekkers
- ✓conservation supporters
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗luxury travelers
- ✗families with very young kids
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January is Namdapha at its most rewarding for wildlife. |
| February | 4/5 | Dry season continues |
| March | 4/5 | March pushes Namdapha toward its floral peak. |
| April | 3/5 | April begins Namdapha's transition. Rain touches the canopy, humidity thickens, and the forest shifts gear — butterflies explode in number, but so do leeches. |
| May | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon arrives |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon peak |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon retreating |
| October | 4/5 | October reopens Namdapha properly. Animals begin concentrating near water again, leeches retreat, trails firm up, and the forest settles into its spectacular dry-season character. |
| Novemberviewing | 5/5 | November is Namdapha's masterpiece month. |
| December | 4/5 | December cools Namdapha into crisp wildlife season. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Tinsukia 150km, 5-6 hrs to Miao
Elevation
200m
Difficulty
hard
Budget tier
budget
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