Betla National Parkबेतला राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
A tiger reserve and sal forest, 150 km from Ranchi, with jeep safaris and old forts.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLatehar, Jharkhand
Palamu and Netarhat
Palamu and Netarhat
Best time to visit1 November to 30 April
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height300 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyBetla, Ranchi
EntryPark entry, jeep and guide fee · forest rest house booking
ClosuresUsually closed 1 July to 14 October. The park is closed in the monsoon. Dates are set by the forest department each year.
About Betla National Park
The heart of the Palamu Tiger Reserve, around 150 km from Ranchi, with sal forest, elephants, sambar, gaur and leopards, and a small tiger population that is seldom seen. Jeep safaris go through the forest and past the old Palamu forts of the Chero kings. It is quiet, and the cool months are the best. Book the jeep and a forest rest house in advance in peak season.
What to see and do
- Jeep safari through sal forest
- Elephants and gaur
- Old Palamu forts nearby
- Forest rest houses
- Cool months are best
Part of Chota Nagpur Plateau.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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- NetarhatLatehar, Jharkhand · Hill StationsA calm hill station on the Chotanagpur plateau, with sunrise and sunset viewpoints.
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