Sonai Rupai
Wildlife Sanctuary
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.