24/07/2024
Why Assam: ( Explore the rich wildlife of Assam)
Assam, the land of mystique blue hills and valleys interspersed by hundreds of rivers and wetlands serve as a rare refuge for diverse life forms. The rare biological diversity of this beautiful province of the Indian subcontinent results from the unique conjunction of four different Biomes (Sino-Himalayan Temperate Forest, Sino-Himalayan Subtropical Forest, Indo-Chinese Tropical Moist Forest and Indo-Gangetic Plain) in one place - Assam. This means that it harbors numerous endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna, which has made this little known area a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. Assam is home to more than half of about 1200 varieties of avifauna recorded in the Indian subcontinent and also provides shelter to 3107 species of flowering plants, 192 species orchids, 185 species of reptiles, 190 species of mammals and hundreds of species of insects & butterflies. Besides its widely visited protected areas, Bird life International has notified about 20 different Important Bird Areas in Assam and several others have already added to the proposed list.
ABOUT KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK:
Kaziranga National Park is the famous National Park of Assam is in fact, a living laboratory, unique in India, where in a single sweep of the eye, one can see hundreds of wildlife at any time of the year. A National Park and World Heritage Site, it is among the most well known wildlife areas in the world. It was hundred years ago in 1905, that this area on the flood plains of the Brahmaputra river was proposed as a reserved forest when the dwindling rhino population caught the attention of the Britishers.
Kaziranga is the largest unspoilt grassland area left in Northeastern India. The tall grass and reeds, also called the elephant grass or the wet savannah grassland, grows to a height of over five meters during the rainy season. Here inhabits the Indian or Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, the animal that has made Kaziranga world famous. But Kaziranga is also extremely important for various other reasons. It has the highest number of threatened birds among the 400 odd ‘Important Bird Areas’ in India. It also has the densest tiger population anywhere, while the largest population of the endangered wild water buffalo is found in this park. The Eastern race of the Swamp Deer, if it is treated as a valid subspecies, is virtually confined to Kaziranga only with stragglers in Manas. A thousand plus population of Asian Elephants makes the park vital for the survival of these pachyderms.
ABOUT NAMERI NATIONAL PARK:
Nameri National Park & Tiger Reserve is situated in the northern part of Sonitpur District of Assam and lies along the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. Spread over an area of 344 sq. km.. Nameri National Park boasts a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Well known for its scenic beauty and conservation values, Nameri National Park is one of the important protected area on the north bank of river Brahmaputra. The core area of the Park which constitutes the Nameri National Park is bound by river Jia Bhorelli on the west and river Bor-Dikrai in the east. To the north of the Nameri lies the Pakke Tiger Reserve of Arunachal Pradesh. Nameri was declared as a National Park in 1998 and Tiger Reserve in 2000. The rich and varied bird diversity of Nameri has been attracting birdwatchers from all over the world. So far 412 bird species have been identified of which 8 species are globally threatened. Amongst these the endangered White Winged Wood Duck is also found in the park. There only about 1000 of these ducks left in the world, about half of them in Northeast India.
ABOUT MANAS NATIONAL PARK:
Lying on the foothills of the Himalaya, Manas is the most stunning pristine wildlife habitat in India, comparable to the best in the world in the beauty of its spectacular landscape. It is also a UNESCO Natural World Heritage (in danger) site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve - a unique distinction. This Brahmaputra Valley semi-evergreen forest Terrestrial Eco-region is also the richest in species of all Indian wildlife areas and the only known home for the rare and endangered Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur and Pygmy Hog.
Manas is the closest I have come to seeing paradise on earth in my life - but that was 25 years ago. Today, Manas looks like an aged diva wearing rags, though I think I still caught the familiar sparkle in the eye.The focus point of Manas National Park is the enchanting Manas River, named after the serpent goddess Manasa. It is the largest Himalayan tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra. Coming down the Bhutan Hills from the north, the crystal clear waters of the Manas river runs through the heart of the 500 sq. km core area of Manas Park. The main tourist spot of Mothanguri, on the northern border of Manas with Bhutan, is situated on the banks of this river. Bird life: The diverse habitat of Manas is ideal home for a variety of specialized birds. Manas boasts the largest population of the endangered Bengal Florican in the world and is also a great place to see the Great Hornbill. The National Park lists around 380 species and the adjoining hilly terrain in Bhutan can easily add a hundred birds to that total. Good birds to look for are Greater Adjutant, Black-tailed Crake, Red-headed Trogon, Swamp Francolin, Wreathed and Rufous-necked Hornbill, Marsh and Jerdon's Babblers, Pied Harrier, Rufous-rumped and Bristled Grassbirds, Hodgson's Bushchat, Rufous-vented Laughingthrush, Finn's Weaver, Ibisbill and a variety of foothills species.
ABOUT DIBRUSAIKHOWA NATIONAL PARK:
The sprawling Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, spread over an area 650 sq. km., is located in the eastern border region of Assam, straddling both the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. In 1997, Dibru-Saikhowa National Park became the ninth biosphere reserve out of the total 18 identified till date in India. Earlier known as Dibru Reserve and Saikhowa Reserve Forest, this protected area was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1986 and a national park in 1999. The Park is famous for the rare White Winged Wood Duck as well as Feral Horses. Comprising tropical moist deciduous forests, tropical semi green forests, Salix swamp forests, Moist evergreen forest, Grasslands and Canebrakes, Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is one of the 19 biodiversity hotspots in the world. The Dibru Saikhowa National Park, created especially for the conservation of the rare and endangered white winged wood duck, now houses of numerous species of endangered mammals, reptiles and birds. Till date 36 species of mammals, 502 species of birds, 104 species of fish, 43 species of reptiles, 105 species of butterflies and 680 species plants have been recorded here. Moreover, 25 percent of India’s threatened bird species have been recorded in this national park. The park is also home to nearly 50 feral horses, which can be spotted in the northern part of the park at the Churkey Chapori area.
ABOUT GIBBON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY:
Located at Jorhat district and 20 km drive from the town, Hollongapar Sanctuary might be the smallest sanctuary in the country, just 20.98 sq km.. Designated a sanctuary in 1997, it is home to India’s only ape, the western Hoolock Gibbon. This is also the first protected area ever named after a species of primate. Hollongapar is also home to a host of other mammals. The Capped Langur, Stamped-tailed Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaque and the Slow Loris all make their home here, making it something of a primate hotspot.
Travel Route : Guwahati – Manas National Park – Nameri National Park – Kaziranga National Park – Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary – Dibrusaikhowa National Park
DURATION: 10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
SEASON: NOVEMBER TILL END APRIL
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GUWAHATI, ASSAM, INDIA
