Why to See Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary?

Updated [10/Feb/2023] Scenic vistas, wildlife sanctuaries, and adorable people are all here to steal the hearts of tourists. A Week spent at Assam is simply filled with pure joy and fun. Discovery of the ‘pristine land’, experiencing colourful festivals in Northeast India along with the Pobitora Wildlife Safari Zone, and meeting lovely people.

If you are someone who wants to see the One-Horned Rhinoceros up close. Then, look no further than the not so famous but in no way less, you should visit the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary where the density of the One-Horned Rhinoceros is significantly more than the Kaziranga National Park and the sightings are also much better.

Why choose Pobitora?

When it comes to the One-Horned Rhinoceros in Pobitora, they are literally everywhere in the designated Rhino Habitat of the reserved area. There are a hundred of One-Horned Rhinoceros living within this designated area. While on the other side, Pobitora is also home to other animals like barking deer, leopards, wild boars, etc. in a small area of less than 40 sq. km.

The Wildlife Jungle Safari at Pobitora is of one hour offering its tourists the utmost thrilling wildlife experience.

Pobitora is about lots of different types of trees with a few of them denser than those of Kaziranga as it is mostly about tall grasses. And, you might spot a few super shy animals.

In addition to this, Pobitora is also popular for its bird watching expeditions as a variety of migratory as well as local birds can be spotted here.

Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary offers its visitors two types of safaris- Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari. No advance booking is required for the two of them as visitors can easily go through the Pobitora Online Safari Booking process and book in advance from our website. Make sure to book your tickets before the sanctuary opens on holidays and weekends, and arrive before it opens.

How to Reach Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary?

Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary whereas Guwahati Airport is the nearest airport which is further connected to the rest of the country. And, from the capital city of Guwahati, the sanctuary is located around a couple of hours drive with a mix of highways and beautiful country roads via a number of small Assamese villages.

Travel Tips

Even without entering the sanctuary, the Rhinos can be seen from a distance. You just have to go past the turnoff to the sanctuary and drive through the town over the bridge. Surrounded by the beautiful rice paddy fields, at a distance, you might spot a Rhino or a few of them.