Dibru Saikhowa National Park is one of those places which
boast of a rich collection of flora and fauna, many of them endangered. It is
one of the few remaining protected sites in the Endemic Bird Area of the
Assamese Plains.
Of the seven parts of the park, one is a wetland and the
rest is mainly covered with grasslands and dense forest. Animal life to be
viewed in their natural habitat includes royal Bengal tiger, hoolock gibbons
and leopards, it is also home to some restricted-range species, such as the
White-winged Wood Duck, Bengal Florican, Lesser Adjutant Stork, spotted-billed
Pelican, White-bellied Heron, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Swamp Partridge, Jerdon's
Babbler, Black-breasted Parrotbill and Striated Grassbird. Marsh Babbler, Swamp
Prinia and Yellow Weaver.
There are no roads and hence no jungle safari or elephant
rides for roaming in the park, so you can explore the park only by trekking,
although boat service is available which can take you to various spots. Guijan
Ghat and Saikhowa Ghat are the national park's entry points.
Permission is required for entry into the park. Guijan Ghat
(10km from Tinsukia) and Saikhowa ghat are the two entry points for tourists.
Entry before sunrise and after sunset as well as night halt and picnicking
inside the Park is not allowed. There are two forest villages Dhadia and Laika
inside the park.
Best Time to Visit November to April is the best season to
visit Dibru Saikhowa National Park, during this period you can enjoy watching
migratory birds which are the main attraction of the park.
How to Reach
By Air
Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) is the nearest Airport, which is about
40 km away from Tinsukia town. It accommodates various flights from Delhi,
Mumbai and Kolkata. From the airport, the taxi service can be availed to reach
the desired destination.
Nearest Airport: DIBRUGARH - 49 kms from Dibru
Saikhowa National Park
By Road
Buses can be taken to the town of Tinsukia which is well
connected with Dibrugarh town by NH37, and the distance is 55 km. The distance
between the city of Guwahati and Dibru Saikhova National Park will be around
500 km. However, travelling through buses can be quite uncomfortable due to
poor maintenance of the roads.
By Rail
One of the easiest ways to reach Tinsukia town is travelling
by trains. You can opt for Rajdhani trains from Delhi city which pass through
the route to Dibrugarh. The Dibrugarh railway station is located in the heart
of the city. From the railway station, taxis and auto rickshaws are easily
available.
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