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A Sanctuary of only 26.22 sq. kms. area, situated on the foothills
of Himalayas bordering Bhutan in the north, is an ideal bhabar
tract. The Sanctuary was constituted especially for the protection
and conservation of Hispid Hare and Pigmy Hog.
What you expect to see
Mammals : Elephant, Gaur, Tiger, Leopard, Small Indian Civet,
Jungle Cat, Chinese Pangolin, Porcupine, Himalayan Black Bear,
Barking Deer, Pigmy Hog, Wild Pig, Hispid Hare.
Birds : Peafowl, Hornbill, Swamp partridge, Bengal florican etc.
How to reach : The nearest Airport LGBI, Guwahati is about 150 kms. away. The Sanctuary is located 70 kms. from Mangaldoi, about 120 kms. from Tezpur and 140 kms. from Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park .
Where to stay : Visitors may stay in Hotels at Guwahati and Circuit Houses at Mangaldoi and Udalguri, contact - Deputy Commissioner, Darrang, Tel.- 03713-222135 and Deputy Commissioner, Udalguri, Tel.- 03711-224433.
Whom to contact for visit : Divisional Forest Officer, Mangaldoi Wildlife Division, Mangaldoi, , Tel.– 03713-230022.
Best Season for visit : November to April.
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