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Orang National Park or Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park is flanked with Brahmaputra River on one side and plush landscapes on the other. It is spread over an area of 78.81 square kilometers and poses as eye candy for bird watchers. It is one of the primary bird-watching destinations in Assam. It composes four types of grasslands within its peripherals: deciduous forest, seasonal swamp forest, alluvial grassland, and savannah grassland. The park has an in-built guest house to accommodate travelers upon pre-booking.
Although it rains throughout the year in Assam, the best time to visit Orang National Park is in Spring (March to April) or Autumn (September to October).
The months from November to February embark heavy rainfalls wherein the Brahmaputra River is bound to overflow, causing landslides in most areas.
Orang National Park has a jungle safari available that comes with a designated driver. The fees for the safari are INR 1,200, and to visit the jungle costs INR 200 per head.
Birding in Assam is a common activity, and Orang National Park is a bird haven with over 222 species of migratory, predatory, scavenger, water, and game birds. Some of the commonly encountered species are the Great-white Pelican, Spot-billed Pelican, Black-necked Stork, Brahminy Ducks, Woodpeckers, Mallards, Pintail, Hornbills, and Pallas’ Fish Eagle. Bengal Floricans marked threatened by the IUCN also inhabit the park.
Don’t forget to carry a pair of binoculars if you are patient and persevered enough to spot Larks, Richard’s Pipits, Adjutant Storks, and Spotted Owlets. They are not uncommon here!
The plush biodiversity of Orang National Park has not only rendered it home to avian fauna but also mammals, reptiles, and a fertile variety of flora. Over 50 species of fishes have been recorded amidst the depths of Brahmaputra, and counting. The park safaris are done on elephant backs to maintain the aura of wilderness among animals.
Other common animals apart from the great one-horned Indian rhinoceros are an Asiatic elephant, the royal Bengal tiger, hog deer, pygmy hog, Gangetic dolphins, otters, and leopard cats. If you’re lucky, you can spot turtles onshore, and tortoises offshore.
Cotton trees, North Indian rosewood, bamboos, Chinese date trees, and many others also flank the area.
By air: The nearest airport from the park is located in Saloni, located at a distance of 10 km from Tezpur, Sonitpur district. However, Guwahati located 140 km away has a better airline connection all across India. Airport taxis are available for further commutation.
By rail: The nearest railhead to the park is in Saloni, Tezpur (42 km from the park) and Rangapara (66 km from the park).
By bus: Buses are a common mode of commutation in Assam. Regular buses to and from Tezpur can be caught pre or post-booking. NH52 is the common route for those traveling via cars and taxis. The sanctuary wards at a distance of 15 km from Orang Town, or Dhansirimukh.
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Dehing Pataki Wildlife Sanctuary located in Assam has rainforests that have given way to picturesque landscapes, plush fields, and an exotic variety of flora and fauna. Its nurturing environment also poses for a popular bird-watching destination in Assam. Several rare species reside in niches of trees in the grasslands here.
Here is a guide on how to make the best out of your excursion to Dehing Pataki Wildlife Sanctuary.
Nameri National Park is situated in the eastern Himalayas. It resides near a village called Chariduar, about 9 km from the park. It is located in Sonitpur district, India, which is at a distance of 35 km from Tezpur. The park has an enriched diversity of flora and fauna and was declared a Tiger reserve in 1999-2000. It also poses as a prominent bird-watching destination in Assam.
Here is a guide on how to make the best out of your trip to Nameri, what to look for, and how to reach.
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