National Parks in Assam
Assam is situated between 90-96 degree East Longitude and 24-28 degree North Latitude, It is the gateway to the north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state. It is also famous for one horned rhino as well as gibbons in its wildlife parks, below is the list of some important national parks in Assam
Kaziranga National Park |
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park |
Manas National Park |
Nameri National Park |
Orang (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park |
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Wildlife Sanctuaries in Assam
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary |
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary |
Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary |
Laokaowa Wildlife Sanctuary |
Pobha Wildlife Sanctuary |
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary |
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary |
Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary |
Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary |
Nambor Wildlife Sanctu |
East Karbi Anglong Sanctuary |
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Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Kaziranga National Park lies on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430 Sq. kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian one-horned.
Manas National Park, Assam
Manas National Park situated in the foothills of the Bhutanese Himalayas, is famous for its majestic tigers and the golden leaf monkey. Named after the Manas river, which separates Bhutan from India, the park has dense deciduous forests spread over an area of 2840 sq km . |
