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Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary, spreading 451.00 sq. kms. is located
in Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council. It is an important
component of Dhansiri-Lungding Elephant Reserve.
What you expect to see
Mammals : Elephant, Tiger, Leopard, Lesser Cat, Barking Deer,
Wild Pig, Porcupine, Slow Loris, Pangolin etc.
Birds : High diversity of hilly and woodland birds.
Reptiles : Banded Krait, Rock Python, Monitor Lizard, Brown Hill Tortoise etc.
How to reach : From Dimapur Airport it is only 60 kms. away and from Diphu Railway Station it is at a distance of 8 kms. only.
Where to stay : Forest Inspection Bungalow, Diphu, contact - Divisional Forest Officer, Karbi Anglong West Division, Diphu, Tel.– 03671-272247 (O), 272221(R), Circuit House, Diphu, contact - Deputy Commissioner, Tel.– 03671-272257(O), 272255(R), Soil Conservation Inspection Bungalow, Diphu, contact - Divisional Officer, Soil Conservation Division, Diphu, Tel.–03671– 272241. The Private Lodges at Diphu are - Singhason Hotel, Tel.– 03671–274158, Lisa Hotel, Tel.- 094354 17602
Whom to contact : Divisional Forest Officer, Karbi Anglong West Division, Diphu, Tel.–03671-272247(O), 272221(R).
Best season for visit : November to March.
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