Dibru
- Saikhowa National Park
| General
Information |
| Place |
Tinsukia |
| Nearest town |
Tinsukia (13km) |
| Best time to visit |
November to April |
| Main attraction |
Semi Wild horses (Feral) and White winged wood duck |
Dibru - Saikhowa is the largest national
park of Assam, spread over an area of 650 sq. km. It is located
at about 13 kms north of Tinsukia town and about 515 kms from
and is bounded by the Brahmaputra river and Arunachal hills
in the north and Dibru and Patkai hills on the south. This
was declared a wildlife Sanctuary in 1986 by the government
of Assam by uniting two Reserve forest, viz., Dibru and Saikhowa
including some other areas. It was elevated to the National
Park status in 1999 restricting its core area to 340 sq. km.
with a large buffer zone.
Dibru Saikhowa National Park is one of the 19 (nineteen) biodiversity
hotspots in the world. It mainly consists of semi wet evergreen
forests, tropical moist deciduous forest, bamboo, cane brakes
and grasslands. Situated in the flood plains of Brahmaputra,
at an altitude of 118 m above sea level, Dibru-Saikhowa is
a safe haven for many extremely rare and endangered species
of wild life including over 300 avifauna both endangered and
migratory, as well as various species of shrubs, herbs and
rare medicinal plants.
Though the park was primarily meant for the conservation of
White winged wood duck in its natural habitat, it is also
the famous for its bright coloured wild horses known as Feral
Horses. Some rare and endangered animals of this sanctuary
are Hoolock gibbon, capped langur, slow loris, water buffalo,
tiger, elephant, gangetic river dolphin etc. Bird life consists
of Spot billed pelican, White bellied heron, Pallah's fishing
eagle, Pale capped pigeon, Swamp francolin etc. and migratory
birds like Geyleg goose, Brahmini duck, Bar-headed goose,
pelican, Black stork etc.
Permission is required for entry into the park. Guijan Ghat
(10km from Tinsukia) and Saikhowa ghat are the two entry points
for tourists. Entry before sunrise and after sunset as well
as night halt and picnicking inside the Park is not allowed.
There are two forest villages Dhadia and Laika inside the
park.
Where to stay
There is an Inspection Bungalow at Guijan(10km from Tinsukia).
There is also enough space for tented accommodation. Private
hotels and forest Inspection Bungalow at Tinsukia town also
provide comfortable accommodation.
How to get there
Air: Dibrugarh is the nearest airport which
is about 40km away from Tinsukia Town. There are regular flights
from major cities like and to Dibrugarh
Rail: Dibrugarh is the nearest railhead which is linked with
Guwahati by a broad gauge and it is also connected with other
cities by express and super fast trains.
Road: Regular Bus service, Taxies and Auto rickshaws are available
at Tinsukia (13 km).
Orang National
Park
Considered to be the mini-Kaziranga
due to its natural setting and presence of River Bhramhaputra
in the northern frontier. The national park covers an area
of about 72sq km.
The rarest species found are Rhinoceros,
Elephant, Leopard, Barking Deers, Tiger and varieties of water
birds, Green Pie, Florican, Teal and Gees.
How to get there
Orang National Park is easily accessible
both by air and road. One can reach this national park from
Guwahati by road covering a distance of 150 km and 32 km from
Tezpur.
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