Located in the western boundary of Guwahati city,this sanctuary is Acirc well known for its pristine beauty & exceptional avifaunal diversity. Fringed by the Rani-Garbhanga Reserved Forests with mixed deciduous to patches of semi evergreen forests on its southern edge, it offers a rare sight where one sees a fascinating convergence of both wetland and forest eco-system. It is the Acirc only Ramsar Site in the State. It is a picturesque wetland of 4.14 sq. kms. What to see: 170 species of Birds, 2 Critically Endangered, 1 Endangered, 5 Vulnerable and 4 are nearly Acirc threatened. The major Avian species are Greater Adjutant Stork, Whistling Teal, Open Billed Stork, Shoveler, Pintail, Garganey and high concentration of Pheasant tail jacanas etc. Occasionally a herd Elephant from the adjacent Rani acirc Garbhanga landscape visit the sanctuary.The Inhabitant species recorded so far are 12 species of Reptiles, 50 species of Fishes, 6 species of Amphibians, along with 155 species of aquatic macro-biota etc. and Hunting Wasp and arrays of Butterflies Insect community.Accessibility It is barely 18 kms. away from the heart of Guwahati city and well known for its pristine beauty exceptional avifaunal diversity. Whom to contact for visit:The Divisional Forest Officer, Guwahati Wildlife Division, A.T. Road, Santipur, Guwahati-781009,Tel. (0361)2656771(P), 09435031789 (Mobile)

Contact Person

Shri Pradipta Baruah
The Divisional Forest Officer
O/o Divisional Forest Officer Guwahati Wildlife Division, A.T. Road, Santipur, Guwahati-781009
Phone Number: (0361)2656771(P), 09435031789 (Mobile).
Email: pccf[dot]assam[at]gmail[dot]com

Link

https://forest.assam.gov.in/

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International airport (18 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Kamakhya Railway station (10 Km away)

Climate

Min. +11° celsius
Max. +36° celsius

Accommodation

Custom Star and Budget hotels are available.

Medical Services

Speciality hospitals are available.