Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is one of the Bio-Diversity hotspots in Assam. It mainly comprise of grassland, while a part of the park is wetland. The combinations of swamp, semi-evergreen and deciduous forests and also the cane and bamboo brakes makes this National Park a Bio-Diversity Hotspot.
dibru saikhowa national park
Dibru-Saikhowa houses many rare and endangered species of wild life. It’s main attaraction is the White Winged Wood Duckwhich stays happyly in its natural habitat. The bright coloured wild horses which are known as Feral Horses are another species of wild life which makes Dibru Saikhowa very famous.
It is a National Park as well as a Biosphere reserve in the Tinsukia district of Assam. Dibru-Saikhowa’s rich Bio-Diversity makes it an important hotspot among nature lovers and makes a true wonderful Rendezvous with Nature. Spread across an area of 340 sq. kms, it has a unique eco-rich habitat. The park sits on the floodplains of the mighty Brahmaputra and its tributaries Dibang, Dibru and Lohit. Primarily a grassland and swamp, the forest is a true mélange of semi-evergreen and deciduous forests and also cane and bamboo brakes.
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36 species of mammal’s 382 species of Birds makes it a must-vist destination for Nature Lovers.
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Entry : Entry is by written permits issued by the Wild Life Wing of the Forest Department. Guijan Ghat (10km from Tinsukia) and Saikhowa ghat are the two entry points for tourists. Park is out of bounds between sunset and sunrise. Night halt and picnicking inside the Park is strictly prohibited. Distance from Tinsukia to Guijan and Dhola entry point is about 10km and 50km respectively. Buses, Taxies and Autorickshaws are available at Tinsukia.
The Banashree Eco Camp is a well appointed and secluded working farm set amidst the lush forests of the Dibru Saikhowa. If you are a Wildlife enthusiast or Nature Watcher, keen on Birding in North East India, a Nature Photographer, enjoy Trekking, or just simply love the outdoors, then the Banashree Eco Camp is a perfect holiday destination for you. Your Farm stay at the Banashree Eco Camp will give you an opportunity to experience and observe life in Rural India, an opportunity seldom presented to the international traveler. Banashree Eco Camp has a close encounter with Wilderness, Provincial India, the Village Community, and it’s Culture.
Banashree Eco camp Dibru-Saikhowa
Just the bank of the Dibru, a sub stream of the river Brahmaputra, situates the resort. Mr. Benu, a naturalist, a partner of Nature-Hunt, owns the Camp. With a comfortable stay at Banashree Eco Camp one can avail the Boat riding along ‘Dibru’ under guidance Benu to have river Dolphin sighting, a rare variety of bird watching etc. Benu knows his birds. Brilliantly located. Basic facilities.
It is located in the Tinsukia District of Assam. The nearest town to the Natioanl Park is Tinsukia. Tinsukia is well connected with rail and road connectivity. Following are the mode of transortation to accomplish your journey to is wonderful Nationl Park:
By Air: Mohanbari (Dibrugarh) Airport which is 40 kms away from Tinsukia town is the nearest airport Regular flights fly from major cities like Guwahati, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, etc.
Rail: Tinsukia is the nearest railway station which has broad gauge connectivity with major cities all throughout the country with express and super fast trains.
Road: Tinsukia town is 500 kms away from Guwahati. NH37 connects it with Dibrugarh town. Regular Bus service, Taxies and Auto rickshaws are available at Tinsukia (13 km).
2 comments
there is nothing like any eco camp type. please do not get misled by all this facts. its totally a hype created by the owner of banashree. he people there are very hostile,, not someone, but all of them. hey just misled the tourist by saying that the visit to the national park is very fruitful. instead, they will just walk you miles and miles and show you the footsteps and the shits of the animals like buffalo, elephant, cow. please never go for any trip to dibru saikhowa national park, and especially banashree, they charge huge amt of money, especially the boat ride 8000 rupees which is totally a fraud thing. in other sense, if wanna save money, plz do not visit either of them. go for maguri beel, 4 kms from here, lots of birds can be seen, which is really beautiful. PLEASE NEVER VISIT BANASHREE.
Four of us – nature enthusiasts – from different professional backgrounds – Puppeteer , Environmentalist , College professor & myself a doctor – all from Chennai , stayed at Banashree , a fortnight ago and had the pleasure of visiting Dibru-Saikhowa NP , Magori beel & Borajan sanctuary from there .We found the accommodation good , hospitality excellent and the local know-how of Mr.Benu great .Both the Sanctuaries & Magori beel were a joy in terms of nature sightings and experience .