The Guru Ghasidas National Park is a beautifully protected reserve stretched into an area of 1440.71 sq kilometres. The park is one of the unique national parks in the area and is a must visit when travelling to the state […]
The Guru Ghasidas National Park is a beautifully protected reserve stretched into an area of 1440.71 sq kilometres. The park is one of the unique national parks in the area and is a must visit when travelling to the state of Chhattisgarh. It is located in the Koriya District of Chhattisgarh and was initially a part of the Sanjay National Park in Madhya Pradesh. However, after the formation of Chhattisgarh, 60% of the park landed in the Koriya district and this part was renamed Guru Ghasidas National Park.
Guru Ghasidas National Park is a mesh of small streams cutting through forests which contain immense amounts of distinct flora and fauna that catches the eye of nature lovers all around the country. Aside from the lush greenery and the serene atmosphere, the park also offers safaris which truly highlight the parks most excellent features and also allows picnics to be held inside the premises, with a choice of backdrop for the meal.
History
The history of Guru Ghasidas National Park dates back to the year 1981 when it was established. During this time, Guru Ghasidas was called Sanjay National Park and was a more significant area in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The area of the park was then divided into two parts during the formation of the state of Chhattisgarh in 2000. During this time 60 per cent of Sanjay National Park fell under the district of Koriya in Chhattisgarh. This part of the park was then renamed Guru Ghasidas National Park after the famous Satnami reformist hero. The national park is now an individualistic thriving community of different plant and animal species under one roof.
