Lesser Known Wildlife Destinations in Assam to Visit

Assam's wildlife has a lot to offer to the wlidlife lover inside you. While Kaziranga and Manas are famous options, there are others places too which you can explore.

Assam Wildlife

Located close to Guwahati, it is Assam's only Ramsar site and is a haven for bird lovers as it houses 219 species including 70 speices of migratory birds.

Deepor Beel

Located 25 km from Nagaon, it is a pristine wildlife haven which houses seveal rare bird species and also has a variety of animals in its list to offer.

Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

This place is quite important as it is the second protected habitat for the golden langur in India. Nestled between Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts, there are several rare spieces of birds and animals here to see.

Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary

Located about 30 km from Guwahati, it is a great place to watch the one-horned rhinoceros. It also has the highest density of rhino population in the world.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Jorhat district, this place is dedicated to hoolock gibbons, India's only ape species. There are also other options such as tigers, slow loris and elephants to watch here.

Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary