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Jamduar Reserve Forest

Jamduar

Jamduar is the tri-junction of Bhutan, Assam and West Bengal. It's where you will find yourself overwhelmed by the magnificent Scenic Beauty of the river Sankosh, not to mention its semi evergreen and moist deciduous forest spanning in the foothills of the Great Himalayas. Jamduar also happens to be the place where E.P. Gee first spotted and Discovered The Golden Langur in 1956.

How to Reach

FROM KROKRAJHAR   66 KMS 2 HRS 30 MINS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 253 KMS 5 HRS 30 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD GOSSAIGAON 33 KMS 1 HRS 30 MINS
NEAREST TOWN GOSSAIGAON 33 KMS 1 HRS 30 MINS
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Manas National Park

Manas National Park

Part dense jungle, part grassland, it's at the confluence of Indian, Ethiopian and Indo Chinese realms. A reason, why Manas National Park is one of the richest region for flora and fauna. Home to Elephants, Rhino, Tiger, Gaur, Wild Buffalo, Deer, Wild Hogs, and various types of raptiles, birds and insects, the list also includes some highly endangered species like Pigmy Hog, Golden Langur and Bengal Florican.

Not only is it a significant National Park of India, Manas National Park is also an important migratory coridor for the elephant population of entire Indo-Bhutan region. Just head towards the Mothanguri tourists' site on the bank of river Manas, close to Bhutan, and discover true peace and tranquility, the rarest gift of nature in its finest form.

 

500 sq. kms.
Foothills of Bhutan on the Eastern Coast of Himalayas
26°43´ - 26°717´ N
90°56´ - 90°933´ E
3330 mm
Minimum 5° C and Maximum 37° C
November to April. The park is closed from June to September
543 species of plants recorded. (Dicots-374spps, Monicots-139 spps).
60 species of Mammals, 476 Species of Birds, 42 Species of Reptiles, 7 Species of Amphibians, 54 Species of Fishes, and more than 100 species of insects.

How to Reach

FROM KROKRAJHAR   138 KMS 2 HRS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 138 KMS 2 HRS 30 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD BARPETA ROAD 20 KMS 30 MINS
NEAREST TOWN BARPETA ROAD 20 KMS 30 MINS

Attraction

ELEPHANT RIDES JEEP SAFARI BOAT RIDES/RIVER RAFTING
ELEPHANT RIDES ARE ARRANGED AT BANSBARI FOR VIEWING WILDLIFE STARTING AT WEE HOURS TILL 100:00 HRS. SUBJECT RO PRE-BOOKING AND AVAILABILITY. JEEP SAFARI IS PERMITTED FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET THROUGH THE PARK FOR SIGHT-SEEING. IT IS PERMITTED FROM MOTHANGURI TO BANSBARI ON PRIOR BOOKING. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
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Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Famous for sightings of Indian Bison(Gaur), Tiger, Leopard, Capped Langur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Pigmy Hog, Hispid Hare, Slow Loris, Dhole and Peacock. Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is also an important migratory corridor for Elephants throughout the region. Along the foothills of Indo-Bhutan border, it's spread across over 26.22 sq.km and is also a natural abode to Peafowl and Hornbills.

How to Reach

FROM KOKRAJHAR 185 KMS 3 HRS 30 MINS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 91 KMS 1 HRS 48 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD RANGIA 36 KMS 55 MINS
NEAREST TOWN TAMULPUR 17 KMS 28 MINS
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Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary

Popular for its Golden Langur, this enchanting Sanctuary is spread across 45580.70 hectares and is specially designated for long-term conservation and preservation of Golden Langur . But that's not at all, at Chakrasila luck will surely be by your side when it comes to sightings ofLeopards, Himalayan Giant Squirrels, Chinese Pangolins, Jungle Cats, Burmese Rock Python and a host of other animals and birds you've never heard of before. Besides wildlife sightings, there's a lot to do around the Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary. With excursions to Sikhri Sikhla, Jarnagra, Baukungri/Bakaumari peak, Dibil Thakur Peak, Onthai Gufur, Dangdufur, Dheer Beel, Deeplai Beel, Bhalukjhora and Rubber Garden, Thers's a lot of adventure in store for you.

How to Reach

FROM KROKRAJHAR   10 KMS 26 MINS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 200 KMS 3 HRS 40 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD KOKRAJHAR 10 KMS 26 MINS
NEAREST TOWN KOKRAJHAR 10 KMS 26 MINS
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Kalamati

Kalamati

A nature lover's paradise, Kalamati which literary meansBlack Soil is the western buffer zone of Manas National Park, is also the best place to get lost in the nature and forget the world you've come from. Kalamati derived its name from a distinct band of salty minerals rich black soil that atttracts Elephants, Gaurs and Sambar in large numbers to have a lick of this natural Solty Soil. Other sightings include Dhole-The Illusive Indian Wild Dog andHispid Hare. If you're a lover of geological Natural Beauty, this spot is your heaven. The forest comes alive in spring with the flowering of trees igniting a festive mood. During the colourful spring, a three day Kalamati Festival is held on the glittering sands of the riverbed.

How to Reach

FROM KROKRAJHAR   90 KMS 2 HRS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 187 KMS 4 HRS
NEAREST RAILHEAD BONGAIGAON 48 KMS 1 HRS
NEAREST TOWN BONGAIGAON 48 KMS 1 HRS
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Ultapani Reserve Forest

Ultapani Reserve Forest

Ultapani which literally means "Revers River" is a larger landscape of Manas Biospere. Around here, you will findButterflies, Pied Hornbills, and Wild Orchids in abundance, as it is a rich dwelling place for them all. Nature will also oblige you here with healthy sightings of AsianElephants, Golden Langur, Capped Langur, Tiger,Clouded Leopard, Leopard, Golden Cat, Fishing Cat andSambar.

How to Reach

FROM KROKRAJHAR   51 KMS 1 HRS 28 MINS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 231 KMS 4 HRS 20 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD KOKRAJHAR 51 KMS 1 HRS 20 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD KOKRAJHAR 51 KMS 1 HRS 20 MINS

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Kachugaon Reserve Forest

Kachugaon Reserve Forest

Kachugaon Reserve Forest is popular for its timber treasure of vintage Sal Trees. And a trip here is incomplete without sightings of Asian Elephants, Golden Langur, Spotted Deer, Wild Dog, Yellow Throated Marten and Peafowl.

How to Reach

FROM KROKRAJHAR   50 KMS 57 MINS
NEAREST AIRPORT LGBI AIRPORT, GUWAHATI 230 KMS 3 HRS 49 MINS
NEAREST RAILHEAD GOSSAIGAON 19 KMS 27 MINS
NEAREST TOWN GOSSAIGAON 19 KMS 27 MINS
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