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Situated
in the Morigaon district, Pobitora is one of the major wildlife
sanctuaries of Assam. It is about 60 km. from Guwahati City, situated
on the border of Nagaon and Kamrup Dist.
Covering an area of 38.8 Sq. km., Pobitora is mainly famous for
its Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Other animals such as the
Asiatic Buffalo, Leopard, Wild Bear, Civet Cat etc. are also found
here. More than 200 birds and various reptiles are found in this
sanctuary. The best season to visit is from November to March.
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary :
Another magnificent wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 44.06
sq. kms. is Bura-Chapori. It is situated on the north bank of the
river Brahmaputra in Sonitpur District.It is considered to be an
ideal habitat for the Bengal Florican.Various species of migratory
birds are also seen here.Other attractions are the Great Indian
One horned Rhinocerous, Asiatic Buffalo, Wild Boar, Otter, Civet
Cat, Leopard Cat, Barking Deer, etc. Various reptiles and fish are
also found here.
Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary :
Covering
an area of 70.13 sq. kms Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
in Nagaon Dist. and is only 25 kms from Nagaon town. Its main attraction
is the Great Indian one horned Rhinocerous. Other animals found
here are Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Asiatic Buffalo, Wild Boar, Civet
Cat, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer etc. Various species of birds and reptiles
are also found in Laokhowa.
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary :
This wildlife sanctuary, 220 Sq. Kms. in area, is situated in Sonitpur
District. Extending along the Himalayan foothills it offers a magnificent
view of both scenery and wildlife. The sanctuary is home to Elephants,
Indian Bison, Deer and a variety of hill birds.
Pobha Wildlife Sanctuary :
Covering an area of 49 sq. kms., Pobha Wildlife sanctuary is situated
in Lakhimpur District. It is a sanctuary created exclusively for
the protection of the magnificent Wild Water Buffalo.
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary :
Covering
an area of approximately 45.568 sq. kms, this sanctuary is located
in the Dhubri District of Assam and is 68 kms from Dhubri.
This area was recognised as a Sanctuary by the Govt. of Assam on
14th July'1994. It is surrounded by hills and there are two lakes
on either side of the sanctuary. The world famous Golden Langur
was discovered here in the year 1986.
Many different mammals, birds, twenty three species of reptiles,
more than forty butterfly species are found in this area. Hornbills
are also seen here.
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary :
Wedged between the Himalayas and Bhutan, this sanctuary is situated
in the Darrang District of Assam. It covers an area of 26.22 sq
kms. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1980 by the Govt of
Assam especially for the protection of the Hispid Hare and Pigmy
Hog.
Gorampani Wildlife Sanctuary :
This small sanctuary covering an area of 6.05 sq. kms was recognised
as a sanctuary by the Govt. of Assam in 1952. Situated in Karbi
Anglong district, it is 25 kms from Golaghat and 65 kms from Kaziranga
National Park. This area is famous for it's hot water springs.
Animals found here are Elephants, Leopards,Tigers, Deer, Golden
Langurs, Hoolok Gibbons in additon to a large variety of birds and
reptiles.
East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary
:
East karbi anglong wildlife sanctuary is situated in karbi anglong
district.It covers an area of 221.81 sq.kms. Animals like, elephant,tiger,bison,
bear etc are commonly found there.
Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary :
his wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 96 sq. kms. Situated in
Karbi Anglong district. Animals commonly found here are Elephant,
Tiger, Leopard etc. Reserved Forests are Holongpar in Jorhat District,
Jaipur in Dibrugarh District, Barail in North Cachar District, Dhansiri
in Karbi-Anglong District, Dumduma in Tinsukia District and Dipu-Chirang
in Kokrajhar District.
Pani Dhihing Bird Sanctuary :
Covering an area of 33.93 sq. kms, Pani Dihing was declared a sanctuary
in December '1996 by the Govt. of Assam. It is situated in Sibsagar
district. Pani Dihing is famous for migratory birds. Adjutant Storks,
Fishing Eagle etc. are commonly found here.
Deepporbel Bird Sanctuary :
The area of Deepporbel bird sanctuary is 4.14 sq.kms. Deeporbel
is situated 18 kms far from guwahati.In this sanctuary, there are
120 different types of birds & is a home for birds.
Situated
in the Morigaon district, Pobitora is one of the major wildlife
sanctuaries of Assam. It is about 60 km. from Guwahati City, situated
on the border of Nagaon and Kamrup Dist. 
Covering
an area of 70.13 sq. kms Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated
in Nagaon Dist. and is only 25 kms from Nagaon town. Its main attraction
is the Great Indian one horned Rhinocerous. Other animals found
here are Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Asiatic Buffalo, Wild Boar, Civet
Cat, Leopard Cat, Hog Deer etc. Various species of birds and reptiles
are also found in Laokhowa.
Covering
an area of approximately 45.568 sq. kms, this sanctuary is located
in the Dhubri District of Assam and is 68 kms from Dhubri. 
