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Area: 175-sq-kms/17,500
ha
Visiting Season: November To March
Description:
Slightly larger than the Pabha Sanctuary, The Sonitpur
District houses this wonderful Sonai Rupai Wildlife
Sanctuary. It has in store for you, not only the exotic
wildlife but also a fascinating view of the surrounding
scenic beauty. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary covers an
area of 175 sq. kms. The whole area extends along the
Himalayan foothills.
Access:
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms
from Bhalukpong, in Sonitpur district.
By Air: The nearest airport is Saloni about 10-km from
Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, which is 181-km away from
Guwahati.
Wildlife:
This dome plays abode to the elephant, Indian bison, deer
and loads of other animals you may want to see. It also
houses varieties of hill birds. You can also have a look
at the one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, tiger and the other
cats in relation.
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