Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: গৰমপানী অভয়াৰণ্য) is a 6.05-square-kilometre (2.34 sq mi) wildlife sanctuary located in Karbi Anglong district, Assam, India. It was notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1952 vide notification No, FR.199/52 dated 10/07/52.[3]

Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
Hanging bridge of Garampani Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of Assam
LocationKarbi Anglong district, Assam, India
Nearest cityGolaghat
Coordinates26.42°N 93.725°E / 26.42; 93.725[1]
Area6.05 km2 (2.34 sq mi)

It is 25 km (16 mi) from Golaghat. The nearest Airport is Dimapur which is 55 km away, and Jorhat Airport is 85 km away. The road distances from nearest towns: 35 km from Golaghat, 92 km from Diphu, 330 km from Guwahati and 45 km from Kaziranga.

It is one of the oldest sanctuaries containing hot water spring and waterfalls, and has a rich biodiversity. It is surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of orchid. Many rare birds can be seen here. It is home to hoolock gibbons and golden langurs.[4]

The climate is tropical and the vegetation is mostly semi-evergreen and tropical.[5]

The best time to visit is from November to April.


References
  1. "Garampani Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
  2. "Garampani Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
  3. "Garampani Sanctuary » Naparks". 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  4. "Garampani Wild Life Sanctuary". www.east-himalaya.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  5. "Garampani Wild Life Sanctuary". www.east-himalaya.com. Retrieved 28 May 2021.


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