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Located
on the southern bank of river Brahmaputra in the Sonitpur district
with an area of 44.06 sq. kms. the Sanctuary is a part of Laokhowa –
Burachapori eco-system and comprises of a mosaic of wet alluvial
grassland, riparian and semi-evergreen forests dotted by wetland and
river system.
What you expect to see
Mammals :
Tiger, Leopard, Wild Buffalo, Hog Deer, Wild Pigs etc. and
occasional visit of herd of Elephants.
Birds :
Bengal Florican, Swamp partridge(fancolin), Wood Cock, Water Hen,
Parakeets etc.
How to reach :
By road from Salonibari Airport (Tezpur) it is 30 Kms., from
Guwahati - 160 Kms., from Jorhat - 180 Kms. and from Nagaon- 40 Kms.

Where to stay :
Blue star Hotel, Jonaki Building, Tezpur, Tel.- 03712-220682, Oasis
Hotel, Jonaki Road, Tezpur, Tel.- 03712-220724, Hotel Luit, Tezpur,
Tel.- 03712- 222083, Hotel Green View, Main Road, Tezpur, Tel.-
03712- 223685, Kanyapur Hotel, Hatibilkhana, Tezpur, Tel-
03712-220261.
Whom to contact for visit :
Divisional Forest Officer, Western Assam Wildlife Division, Dolabari,
Tezpur, Tel.- 03712-268054, Range Forest Officer, Burachapari
Wildlife Range, Dhania (Assam).
Best season for visit :
November to March.
Wild Buffalo
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