Ntangki National Park

Ntangki National Park, also known as Intanki National Park, is a protected forested area in Peren district of Nagaland near Jalukie, about 37 km from Dimapur. Covering about 202 sq km, it was declared a national park in 1993. The park is known for its dense semi-evergreen forests, hilly terrain and diverse wildlife including hoolock gibbon, golden langur, wild buffalo, elephants and hornbills, offering a relatively undisturbed natural environment for nature observation.

Visitors can expect a dense semi-evergreen forest spread over hilly terrain with streams and valleys. The park offers forested trails for nature walks, wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Sightings may include hoolock gibbons, sloth bears, wild dogs, elephants and various hornbills and other birds. Facilities are basic with forest rest houses and guide assistance. The area is relatively remote and undisturbed, suitable for quiet nature observation and photography rather than developed safari infrastructure.

The area was first notified as Intanki Reserved Forest in 1923, later declared as Intanki Wildlife Sanctuary in 1975 and upgraded to Ntangki (Intanki) National Park in 1993 under the Wildlife Protection Act, covering 202.02 sq km. It was established to protect the rich biodiversity of the Naga Hills and is the only national park in Nagaland.

The park lies in the traditional landscape of the Zeme (Zeliang) Naga community of Peren district. The surrounding forests hold local importance for community livelihood and traditional knowledge of flora and fauna, and the park is promoted as part of Nagaland's eco-tourism and conservation heritage.