Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

About Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Far From City: 33 kms from city center
Cost: About Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Weather: Time Required:4-5 hrs Open Time:Jeep Rides: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Elephants Rides: 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM Cost:Elephant Rides- INR 550,Jeep Rides- INR 1350

Wildlife at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary The Pobitaro Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the one-horned rhinoceros. Apart from this, the other animals found here are wild boar, leopard, barking deer, wild buffalo, etc. This wildlife sanctuary is also a significant bird area as it houses 2000 migratory birds and reptiles. In the last six years, there has been an increase in the number of rhinoceros which has gone up to 93. These 93 rhinoceros are surviving on the 16 sq km area of the park which has led to overpopulation and the exploitation of the rhino bearing capacity of the sanctuary. This has resulted in the animals moving out of the park in search of food.

Best time to visit Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary The best time to visit Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is from November to February as the climate around that time is pleasant during the day and chilly at night. One needs to carry along adequate amounts of woollens during the months of December-January due to extreme cold. Monsoon period should be strictly avoided as the region is prone to flash floods and the conditions of the roads make travelling almost impossible. How to Reach Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Air:Flights are available for Guwahati from all major domestic airports in India. From there, you can hire a cab till Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Rail:The nearest railhead is at Jagiroad which is well connected to Guwahati. From Jagiroad, you can take public buses or a cab. Road:From Guwahati, Pobitora is a 2 hours ride via a narrow road. If coming from Kaziranga on NH 37 take the route for Mayang at Jagiroad. Buses are available from Adabari Bus Station in Guwahati till Chamata. From Chamata catch a public bus for Kolangpur and take an auto rickshaw to the Sanctuary. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guwahati till Morigaon and a bus from Morigaon till the Sanctuary.

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Where to Stay There is only one place to stay in the area which is a privately run hotel situated near the main entrance to the sanctuary. Alternatively, you can seek accommodation in Guwahati which is very close to the wildlife sanctuary and offers more variety and choice. Activities in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Elephant Rides and Jeep Safaris can be enjoyed at the park. The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Experience The wildlife sanctuary is heaven for lovers of nature where you can experience abundance in flora and fauna and be thrilled when you sight one of the most endangered species in the world - the One-Horned Rhino. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary's Cuisine You can try authentic Assamese and Bengali cuisine at the local hotel or resort. Best Restaurants Nearby The Pobitora Resort near the wildlife sanctuary is the only place serving food. Itinerary Parbitora park is best combined with a visit to the Kaziranga National Park. Arrive at the sanctuary at 6:30 AM and take the elephant ride or the jeep ride into the park and spend a good 2-3 hours exploring the natural treasures it fosters. After this proceed to the Kaziranga National Park. Tips The park find itself crowded during weekends and the holiday season, so try to reach early in order to book elephant rides as they tend to be in short supply during the peak season.