Wildlife tourism in north eastern regions of India

The North Eastern Region is the easternmost region of India representing
both geographical and political administrative division of the country comprising
eight states.
•Arunachal Pradesh – The Land of the Dawn-lit mountains.
•Assam – The Land of Red Rivers and Blue Hills.
•Manipur – The Jeweled Land.
•Mizoram - The Songbird of India
•Meghalaya – The Scotland of The East.
•Nagaland – TheLand of Festivals.
•Sikkim – The All Organic State.
•Tripura – The Third Smallest State
of India
The North Eastern Region shares an international
with China in the north, Myanmar in the east, Bangladesh
in the south-west, Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the
north-west. It comprises an area of 262,230 square
kilometres, almost 8 percent of that of India.
Introduction:

Owing to the rich and diverse plant life
and vegetation, the North Eastern region
of India offer a wonderful experience to
nature lovers.
It is home to some of the most rare and
endangered species of animals in the
world.
Reserves in the Northeast are made up
of many forest types, namely
Tropical wet evergreen,
Tropical semi evergreen,
Tropical moist deciduous,
Tropical dry deciduous,
Sub tropical pine forests and
Savannah grasslands
They are home to many mammals, but
the pride of place belongs to the great
Indian rhinoceros in Kaziranga National
Park, Assam.

National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries:
At present, the northeast region of India have 77 National parks and wildlife
Sanctuaries, all rich in both flora and fauna and home to many endangered
animal species.
ARUNACHAL PRADESH:
Arunachal Pradesh is a perfect
destination for a wildlife
enthusiast as there are
several naturally well endowed
sanctuaries as well as national parks.
Arunachal Pradesh proudly enjoys the
distinction of having the big four cats
namely tiger, leopard, clouded leopard and
snow leopard in its jungles.
In addition, the state is also home to two
endangered feline species- golden cat and
marbled cat.

1. Mouling National Park
2. Namdapha National Park
3. Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary
6. Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Kane Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary
11. Sessa Orchid Wildlife Sanctuary
12. Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
13. Yordi Rabe Supsi Wildlife Sanctuary
Below are the list of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the state.

Namdapha National Park:
Namdapha National Park is perhaps one
of the most diverse ecosystems in the Indian
Subcontinents. The park is mostly covered
with large mountains and a number of water
bodies that sustains the wildlife of the park.
This park is ideal for a birding trip. The
location and climate of Namdapha suits a
wide variety of birds like Satyr Tragopan,
Kalij and Monal Pheasants and Giant
Hornbill.
It is however the big four – Tiger, Leopard,
Clouded leopard and snow leopard, which
steals the show in the park.

MANIPUR:
The state of Manipur is bestowed with
lush green vegetations, deep forests
and rich animal resources that seek the
attention of tourists.
Many of the species of animals found
here are endemic, foremost
among them being the Sangai or the
Brow Antlered Deer.
The only ape found in India, the Hoolock
Gibbon commonly occurs in all the five hill
districts of Manipur.
Similarly, the Slow Loris, the Stump Tailed
Macaque, the Pig-Tailed Macaque are the
other rare primates that occur in the
forests of Manipur

1. Keibul-Lamjao National Park
2. Shiroi National Park.
3. Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Bunning Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Dzuko Valley
6. Jiri-Makru Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Kailam Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Zeilad Lake Sanctuary

Keibul Lamjao National Park:
Keibul Lamjao National Park is bestowed
with rich vegetations, animal resources and
deep forest seeking the attention of tourists.
Keibul Lamjao National Park is probably the
only floating national park in the world.
Besides the vegetation and terrain, an
important highlight of the park is the
Loktak lake, the largest freshwater lake in
India.

MIZORAM:
The state has dense bamboo forests
and boast of a variety of wildlife.
Orchids are abundant in Mizoram and
the forest of Mizoram is inhabited by
swamp deer, tiger and leopards.
Wide ranges of insects and butterflies
are found here.
Wildlife tours includes sightseeing of
mammals like black and wild bear.

1 Murlen National Park
2 Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park
3 Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary (Tiger Reserve)
4 Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary
6 Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
7 Pualreng Wildlife Sanctuary
8 Tawi Wildlife Sanctuary
9 Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary
10 Palak (Tokalo) Wildlife Sanctuary

Phawngpui National Park
Phawngpui National Park, often called as the
Blue Mountain of Mizoram is at most times
covered by a thin stretch of clouds, which
making it appear blue from a distance.
It is a natural home of a wonderful range of
birdlife including the rare Blyth’s tragopan,
Falcon, and Mrs. Humes Pheasant.
Also, rare animals like the mountain goat,
Slow loris, leopard and clouded leopard
are found here.

SIKKIM:
The state’s thick dense forest give
secured shelter to various flora and
fauna which includes many
endangered species. Hence considered
an ideal destination for wildlife
holidays.
Yaks are quite prominent and spottable
here. Also, barking deer, snow leopard
and red panda are common animals
found.
Sikkim’s land also has abundant birdlife
with more than 550 species constituting
around 30% of all the birds found in the
Indian sub-continents.
Thus, Sikkim became a hotspot for bird
watching.

1 Khangchendzonga National Park
2 Barsey Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary
3 Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
4 Kitam (Bird) Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Kyongnosla Alpine Wildlife Sanctuary
6 Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
7 Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary
8 Shingba (Rhododendron) Wildlife Sanctuary

Khangchendzonga National Park:
Khangchendzonga National Park is a
National Park as well as a Biosphere reserve.
It was inscribed to the UNESCO World
Heritage Sites list in July 2016 and becomes
the first “Mixed Heritage” site of India.
The park contains many mammals species
including snow leopard, Himalayan black
bear, Himalayan tahr and Asiatic wild dog
which is believed to belong to the rare and
genetically distinct subspecies.

TRIPURA:
Tripura is an abode to many animals,
birds, insects and plant kingdoms.
Tripura offers excellent opportunities
for eco-tourism and different wild life
sanctuaries in the state offer various
attractions to the tourist.

1 Clouded Leopard National Park
2 Bison (Rajbari) National Park
3 Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary
4 Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary
5 Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary
6 Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary

Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuaries:
Sipahijola Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for
spectacles monkey which is now a very rare
species.
Clouded leopards, deer and lion are some
of the other attractions.
Several floral species are also

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