Embark on a Wild Journey through Bodoland's Untamed Beauty!
Manas National Park is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage site in Bodoland which is located on the foothills of the Himalayas. This gorgeous wildlife location here is known for its abundance of flora and fauna where you can spot some striking rare and endangered animals. The haven-like surroundings of this park are perfect to nurture your soul and help you connect with nature.
Raimona National Park is another contiguous forest area in Bodoland which is a perfect spot for some exhilarating jungle safari. This park is mainly popular among tourists due to the population of golden langurs, which is an endangered species and is called the mascot of the Bodoland Territorial Region. Apart from this animal, this national park is also home to various other wildlife species including more than 150 species of butterflies, 170 species of birds, and 300 varieties of flora.
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is another ideal location for jungle safari in Bodoland. This forest area was recognized as a wildlife sanctuary to protect the natural, floral, and faunal significance of the region. During your safari here, you will surely be amazed at the wildlife sightings of endangered and endemic species including golden langurs, 10 species of reptiles, and almost 20 kinds of mammals. During your safari in Chakrashila, don’t forget to visit the Tapoban Community Conservation Centre for Golden Langurs for an amazing experience.
Witness some exotic fauna in Bodoland that you have never seen before. You will be amazed to know that some of the fauna species here are endemic, i.e., they cannot be found anywhere else across the globe.
Gee’s golden langur (Trachypithecus geei), also known as the golden langur, is an Old World monkey endemic to the region. This endangered primate was first spotted by Edward Pritchard Gee during the 1950s.
The Bengal tiger is a population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies and the nominate tiger subspecies. It ranks among the biggest wild cats alive today which helps in maintaining a diverse forest ecosystem.
The gaur (Bos gaurus) is a bovine native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is the largest species among the wild cattle and the Bovidae.
The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, is a rhinoceros species found only in this part of the world.
The Assam roofed turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) is a rare and critically endangered species known only to a few individuals. These exotic species can be found in the freshwater and terrestrial habitats, small rivers, and fast-flowing streams of Bodoland.
The Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), is an extremely rare animal. It is not common anywhere in its range and is threatened by hunting for its meat and various body parts used in traditional medicine.
The pygmy hog (Porcula salvania) is a very small and endangered species of pig and the only species in the genus Porcula. Currently, Manas National Park is the only place in the entire world where these tiny hogs can be found.
