Top 5 Wildlife Sanctuaries of Assam

Assam has become a new popular destination of the tourists and it is because of the variety of entertainment and places which it provides to its visitors.
Today people are traveling Assam to visit the various religious places as well as to experience their rich culture and tradition. Above all of this we can consider Assam for giving us the opportunity to visit numerous wildlife sanctuaries which is just what every wildlife lover wants from a place he visits. So to all the wildlife lovers out there, we are providing you with a list of top 5 wildlife sanctuaries in Assam so that you don’t miss out the best of both worlds when in Assam.

1.  Kaziranga National Park: One amongst the oldest National Parks of Assam, the Kaziranga National Park is spread across 430 sq km that is along the mighty river Brahmaputra. It is very famous for tall Elephants and many more hidden animals in the shallows of the tall grass. Some of the animals which you can spot here are Indian Bason, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer, Leopard, Leopard Cat, Sloth Bear, Capped Langoor, Hoolock Gibbon, Jungle Cat, Jackal, Heron Fishing Eagle, Ibis, Cormorants, Egret and Hog Badger etc. During winters is the best time to be in Kaziranga as it is during this time that the migratory birds add on to the natural scenic beauty of the National Park.

2. Manas National Park: Having the sub- Himalaya hills as the back drop, the Manas National Park is very famous for Tigers and is spread across an area of about 360 sq km. You will be astonished to know that it is the only National Park which supports Project Tiger. You will surely have an enthralling experience here as it provides a combination of natural scenic beauty and rare wealth of the wildlife as well. You shall also spot the very rare Golden Langoor, Hispid Hare and Pigmy here. Some of the animals here include Tigers, Elephants, Wild Boar, Sambar, Wild Buffalo, Hog Deer and Swamp Deer. You can find various migratory birds here as well like the Focktails, Rivercharts, Indian Hombill and Cormorants etc.

3.  Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary: Located on the foothills of Himalaya this wildlife sanctuary is spread across an area of about 175 sq km and thereby has a combination of exotic wildlife and natural beauty. Animals here include Wild Boars, Elephants, Jackal, Sambar, Tigers, Hog Deer and Indian Bison etc. However there are a variety of migratory birds found here as well. You can also enjoy the Jungle Safari here.

4. Dibre Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary:  If you are one of those who would love to spot some of the most rare migratory birds and wild horses then it is Dibre Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary where you got to be. It is stated to be every bird watchers paradise. Animals here include Leopard, Hog Deer, Tiger, Elephant, Indian Bison, Jackal, Wild Boar, Gibbon and Sloth Bear etc.

Laokhowa Wildlife Santuary: Spread over an area of about 60 sq km which is about 16 km away from the Nagaon town the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to a huge variety of wildlife some of which include Rhinos, Tiger, Leopard, Bison, Wild Boar, Jackal, Sambar, Swamp Deer, Black Deer, Langur and Wild Buffalo etc. It is a home to migratory as well as resident birds which are of about 225 different species altogether