10 sanctuaries and parks in Assam with their details
Assam is an Indian state known for its outstanding efforts towards wildlife conservation in India. Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kaziranga National Park (and Manas National Park) are Assam's crowning glory for wildlife conservation.
Beautiful parks in Assam
Here is a list of Assam parks that support all types of wildlife.
Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary:
This wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 46 km2 and is located in Kokrajhar, and Dhubri regions of Assam. It is home to a variety of unique fauna and flora. The sanctuary is the second most protected habitat for the endangered Golden Langur.
Hoolongapar Gibbon Sanctuary:
Surrounded by tea plantations and tall grasslands, this wildlife sanctuary in Assam is known for its rich biodiversity. The sanctuary is home to only Indian gibbons.
Hoolock Gibbons
Bengal slow loris
Kaziranga National Park:
The holy river Brahmaputra flows through an area spread over 800 square miles. The largest sanctuary in Assam is spread over 800 km of land. The park is around
Dry deciduous forest
Rocky landscapes
Tall bushes
The sanctuary is home to the endangered Great Indian One-Horned Rhino. You can take safari tours to see the entire region by jeep and meet these amazing creatures first hand. It is a great place to bird watch the large number of migrants that migrate in winter.
Dibru-Saikhova Wildlife Sanctuary:
The sanctuary is also famous for wild horses and rare endangered birds. The sanctuary is set in a beautiful setting that allows for spectacular views of the winter migration. It is a popular tourist attraction.
Manas National Park:
It is situated between the forest-covered foothills of the Himalayas and the river Manas. This tiger reserve project conserves the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger.
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary:
The sanctuary is home to many endangered species of wildlife
pygmy pig,
golden langur,
Clouded leopard
White winged wood duck
tiger,
Hispid Hare,
Swamp deer etc.
It plays a vital role in protecting primate diversity. With the Himalayan mountain ranges on one side and the national border of Bhutan on the other, it is an exciting place for weary souls and shutterbugs alike.
East Karbi Anglong Wilderness Sanctuary:
The reserve is surrounded by the beautiful Sylvan Lake which stretches for about 228 km. It is also rich in exotic fauna and flora. The reserve protects many species of migratory and resident birds.
Depor Biel Bird Sanctuary:
The perfect combination of tranquility and the sweet tweets of migratory birds make it a peaceful place to escape into the jungle. It is located in Guwahati and is home to a variety of colorful winged angels. The sanctuary is home to 120 species, some of which can be seen here.
Kingfishers,
Fishing with eagles
Associated storks
There are many types of ducks
Bordoibam Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary:
It is a sanctuary filled with sylvan lake and sparkling water bodies. It is shared between Larkspur district and Dhemaji in Assam. It is a wonderful place for nature lovers with its green background and abundant vegetation.
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary:
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary provides sanctuary to elephants as well as our national animal, the Royal Bengal Tiger.
Guwahati Zoo is a great option if you don't want to travel too far from the best wildlife in the region. If nature doesn't whet your appetite, Akoland Water Park in Guwahati offers water sports thrills accessible to all ages.
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