Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

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News: Assam Finance Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur.

About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonail Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Source – National Parks
AspectsDetails
Location
  • It is a protected area located in the Indian state of Assam.
  • It is situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
  • It is known as the “Jewel of Assam”.
Neighbouring protected areasIt is bordered by the Pachnoi River to the west, Jia Gabharu to the east, the Doimara Reserve Forest in Arunachal Pradesh to the north, and the revenue village and Charduar Reserve Forest of Sonitpur to the south.
Status
It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1998.
River flowing through
  • There are four perennial rivers that flow through the sanctuary – Dolsiri, Gabharu, Gelgeli, and Belsiri.
  • During the rainy season, several wetlands known as “bheels” can also been seen.
Flora
  • The forests type in the sanctuary comprises tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests.
  • Hollang, Mekai, Dhuno, Udiyam, Nahar, Samkothal, Bheer, Hollock, Nahor are found in the sanctuary.
Fauna
  • The sanctuary is primarily known for its Elephant and Indian bison populations.
  • It hosts a variety of other animals including deer, the one-horned rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and some rare species of cats.
  • The avian life in the sanctuary features endangered species such as the White Winged Wood Duck, along with commonly seen birds like woodpeckers, hill mynas, Indian rollers, nightjars, horned owls, and more.
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