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Kaziranga
National Park
Lying
along the mighty Brahmaputra River, the Kaziranga National Park
covers an area of about 430 sq. km. Kaziranga park is the oldest
national park in Assam. This park is known for the great one
horned rhinoceros . But among the tall elephant grass and rugged
reeds, marshes & shallow pools are hidden many other animals.
These animals are very much part of the complex ecological balance
of the park. Elephants, Indian bison, Swamp Deer, Sambar, Hog
Deer, Sloth Bear, Tiger, Leopard. Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Hog
Badger, Capped Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, Jackal, Goose, Hornbill,
Ibis, Cormorants, Egret, Heron Fishing Eagle and many more.
All these are joined by a number of migratory birds during winters.
And ofcourse the scenic national park supports all of them with
grace and style. More
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Manas
National Park
Manas National Park is famous for the Majestic Tigers. This
park is the only Project Tiger in Assam. The sub-Himalayan hills
forms the back drop of this park. The scenic beauty and rare
wealth of wild life combine with this unique world heritage
site to offer one of the most enthralling experiences. The core
area of Manas Park is 360 kms. Manas is also noted for its population
of the rare golden langur - found only in this part of the country.
They are often spotted in the tall trees. Hispid Hare, Pigmy
Hog and Golden Langur are some of the rare species of animals
to be found in the park apart from the Tiger. Elephants, Rhinoceros,
Wild Buffalo, Wild Boar, Sambar, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer are some
of the animals which are easily spotted at this park. Come winter
and Manas is full of Migratory birds like the Riverchats, Forktails,
Cormorants and ducks like the Ruddy Shelduck. There are regular
woodland birds like the Indian Hornbill and Pied Hornbill. More
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Orang
Wild Life Sanctuary
Popularly
known as mini Kaziranga, Orang national park covers 72 sq kms
only and is located towards the north bank of Brahmaputra. This
park is 150 kms from Guwahati and 32 kms from Tezpur. The nearest
railhead is Saloni & Rangapara is the closest railhead. The
park has only a small rest house so it is better to stay at
Tezpur and visit this park.
Pabha
or Milroy Sanctuary
Located
in Lakhimpur Dist., Pabha Sanctuary spreads in an area of 49
sq. kms. This Sanctuary was created to protect the wild water
buffalo. Details can be obtained from the Chief Conservator
of forest, Wildlife, Zoo- Narengi Road, Guwahati- Assam.
Sonai
Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Slightly
larger than the Pabha Sanctuary, Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
covers an area of 175 sq. kms. It is located along the foothills
of Himalayas in Sonitpur District. This park combines scenic
beauty with the exotic wildlife. It is the home for Elephant,
Indian Bison and many other species of birds & animals.
Dibru-Saikhowa
Wildlife Sanctuary
Famous
for wild horses.This sanctuary is a safe haven for extremely
rare white winged wood duck and many migratory birds. Speciality
of Dibru Saikhowa is it's wild horses, called Feral Horses.
Margherita- 14 kms east of Digboi, this is the centre of Tea
Gardens, Plywood factories and coal mines. Namdapha National
Park- 100 km east of Digboi in Arunachal Pradesh beyond Margherita
is a true wilderness, not widely known and is a vast stretch
of enchanting beauty of lush green vegetation.
Laokhowa
Wildlife Sanctuary
It
is situated in the Nagaon Dist. This park has a small area of
60 sq. kms. Laokhowa wildlife Sanctuary is just 15 kms from
Nagoan town so the park can be visited while staying at Nagaon.
This park is famous for one horned Rhinos, wild buffalo, Swamp
deer and many varieties of birds.
Other
Wildlife Sanctuaries and Forest Reserves
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (Guwahati)
Nagaon Dist. Namber Wildlife Sanctuary (Golaghat Dist.)
Barnadi Game Reserve ( North Kamrup)
Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary (Sibsagar Dist.)
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