By Priyanka Roshan | July 21, 2025
The elusive red panda, India’s flame-coloured Himalayan gem, is found only in select high-altitude forests. Here are 10 wildlife parks where you can spot this endangered species in the wild.
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Located at altitudes above 2,100 metres, Singalila is one of the most reliable red panda habitats, with ongoing conservation projects and guided treks that aid ethical wildlife watching in mist-draped forests.
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This ancient forest near Kalimpong hosts one of the densest red panda populations in India, thanks to its pristine canopy and the inaccessibility that keeps human interference to a minimum.
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A UNESCO World Heritage site, this park encompasses alpine meadows and ancient glaciers—ideal for red pandas who thrive in cool, temperate bamboo forests amid towering Himalayan peaks.
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Sharing borders with Bhutan, this remote sanctuary offers high-altitude corridors vital for red panda migration. Sightings are rare but possible, particularly near dusk along dense bamboo trails.
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Overlooking the Teesta River valley, Maenam’s temperate forests provide essential habitat for red pandas. Community-led conservation has helped stabilise local populations in recent years.
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Famous for its vibrant floral cover, Shingba is also a quiet refuge for red pandas. Its protected status within the Yumthang Valley ensures minimal human disturbance year-round.
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One of the largest biodiversity hotspots in India, Namdapha offers an expansive range for red pandas. Though difficult to access, its remoteness aids species preservation.
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Situated in the easternmost part of Arunachal, Dibang is part of a critical conservation zone. Recent camera-trap studies confirm the presence of small, scattered red panda populations.
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Once known mainly for birding, Eaglenest now garners interest for its red panda sightings. The sanctuary’s mid-elevation forests offer a stable bamboo supply, critical to the panda’s diet.
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Although better known for its legends and gorges, Balpakram remains one of the few red panda habitats in Northeast India, with recent tracking confirming sporadic movement in its upper reaches.
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