DIBRU - SAIKHOWA NATIONAL PARK

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national wildlife park in Tinsukia, Assam, India. Covering 350 sq KM this is one of the largest parks in Assam. It is one of nineteen biodiversity hotspots around the world. Dibru - Saikhowa national park is located at about 12 kms north of Tinsukia town of Assam. It is also a Biosphere reserve. The Park bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit rivers in the north and Dibru river on the south. It mainly consists of wet evergreen forests, tropical moist deciduous forest, cane brakes and grasslands. It is the largest Salix swamp forest in north east India. Dibru-Saikhowa is a safe haven for many endangered species. Due to the auto stocking by River Brahmaputra and Dibru, it is rich in Fish Diversity. Dibru Saikhowa has tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and usually dry winter. 

Flora : 
The forest type of Dibru Saikhowa comprises of semievergreen forests, deciduos forest, littoral and swamp forest and patches of wet evergreen forests.The national park is having about 35.84% moist mixed forest, 9.50% degraded forests and 21.25% grassland. Main tree species of the area are Salix tetrasperma, Bischofia javanica, Dillenia Indica, Bombax ceiba, Terminaila myriocarpa, Ficus spp etc are some of the species of the orchid flora of Dibru Saikhowa. Arundo donax, Imperata cylindrical, Phragmaties karka are dominant species of grasses in the National Park


Fauna :
The Dibru-Saikhowa ecosystem is home to a wide range of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies and insects. The Park is inhabited by 35 species of mammals, 350 species of birds, 104 species of fishes, 43 species of reptiles, 105 species of butterflies and 680 species of plants. Twleve species of mammals recorded in the Park are listed in the Schedule-I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.  Among them are the tiger, elephant, Asiatic wild buffalo, hoolock gibbon, capped langur and slow loris. The Park is the last critical refuge of many endangered species of birds like the include Baer's Pochard, White-winged Duck, Bengal Florican, White Rumped Vulture, Black Breasted  Parrotbill, Pale-capped Pigeon and Rufous-rumped Grassbird, Marsh Babbler, etc. 25% threatened birds of India have been recorded in Dibru-Saikhowa. This kind of  rarely observed species can be found in the extensive  grasslands, wetlands, and riverine forests. Dibru-Saikhowa has an impressive list of over 350 species and is, perhaps, the best place to see three Indian specialities: Marsh and Jerdon's Babblers, and Rufous-vented (Swamp) Prinia. Some of the other birds found here are Swamp Francolin, Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Spot-billed Duck, Speckeld Piculet, Drongo Cuckoo, Pale-capped Pigeon, Grey-headed Lapwing, Slenderbilled Vulture, Red-necked Falcon, Peregrine Falcon, Darter, Rosy Minivet, Spangled Drongo, Little Pied Flycatcher, Pale-chinned Flycatcher, White-tailed Rubythroat, White-tailed Stonechat, Spot-winged Starling, Pale-footed Bush Warbler, Japanese Bush Warbler, Chestnut-crowned Bush Warbler, Grey-sided Bush Warbler, Spotted Bush Warbler, Paddyfield Warbler, Clamorous Reed Warbler, Thick-billed Warbler, Smoky Warbler, Striped Tit- Babbler, Chestnut-capped babbler, Jerdon’s Babbler, Nepal Fulyetta, Ruby-cheeked Sunbird, Black-throated Sunbird, Crimson Sunbird, Weaver, Streaked Weaver, Yellow-breasted Bunting, Black-faced Bunting.



How to Reach :
By Air : Nearest Airport is Dibrugarh, which is 40Km away from Tinsukia.
By Rail : Nearest Railhead is in Tinsukia.

By Road : The recommended access is Dibrugarh - Tinsukia by National Highway 37. From Tinsukia To Guijan and Dhola entry point is about 10KM and 50KM respectively.

Accommodation : In Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Eco Jungle Camp is the best option to stay. In the camp all cottages are ethnic in style that respect local rural architecture and constructed with local materials. Spotless rooms with modern bath facilities.

Food : We serve local dishes specially and tastefully cooked for you by trained local chef. Much variety is not possible owing to the remoteness of the area; yet best possible food is provided under strict hygienic supervision. Vegetables come from the organic gardens of the village, chicken and pork from the village farms. 

Activities : Wildlife Watching, Bird Watching, National Park Visit, Forest Drive, Village Walk, Forest Walk, Boat Ride, Flora and Fauna Exploration, Local Cultural Show, Ethnic Food, Local Cultural Experience.

Attraction : Bird Watching,Wildlife Watching,National Park Visit,Forest Drive,Forest Walk,Boat Ride,Flora and Fauna Exploration,Local Cultural Experience,Local Cultural Show,Village Walk