Kaziranga Info
Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
The Kaziranga national park is located in the Northeastern part of Indian Territory. It is a most acclaimed tourist destination for the varied wildlife that is the natural habitat of this national reserve forest. The wildlife sanctuary is blessed with several lush green trees and also there are many shrubs and herbs plants found here.
Apart from these various avian species are also spotted here some of which can be named as Red Jungle fowl, Kalij Pheasant, Red Breasted Parakeet, Spotted dove and the Drongo Cuckoo.
Climatic Conditions Of Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
The weather in Jorhat is generally pleasant with temperature oscillating between 15 to 28 degrees Celsius during the summer season and approx 18 degree Celsius in the winter seasons. Jorhat receives heavy rainfall in the monsoon season – July to September. Heavy rain makes the park inaccessible.
Best Time To Visit Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
An ideal season to explore Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is during the winter months i.e. between the months of October to March. The summers are not pleasant here; scorching sunlight during the noon obstructs to explore the hidden beauty of this wildlife sanctuary.
Fauna Found In The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Although Hollongapar is sprawl over short span of area but hosts several wildlife species. Approx seven to eight species of primates together with other mammals, birds and reptiles found here. List of mammals can be named as western hoolock gibbon, Bengal slow Ioris, Eastern Assamese Macaque, Indian Rhesus Macaque, Tiger, Indian Elephant, Indian Fox, Jackal, wild boar and many more. Reptiles list includes Rock Python, Snake, Cobra and Common Rat Snake.
Flora Found In The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an abode of several hundred species of plants, herbs, shrubs and trees that are scattered in the entire expanse of forest area. The most presiding plant species found here are hoolong trees. Some other prominent species available here are Amari, Dewa Sam, Himolu, Garjan etc.
Recommended Itinerary
Day 1: Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park (220 km / 5 hrs drive). Check in to wildlife resort.
Day 2: Enjoy Jeep Safari in Kaziranga National Park.
Day 3: Kaziranga – Jorhat. Evening excursion to the sanctuary for Hoolock Gibbons.
Day 4–5: Explore Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary and depart for Guwahati.