Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary Assam - Famous for Rare and Endangered Animals

 

Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at Guwahati city in the state of Assam covering with 78.64 sq. km. This small sanctuary is rich in mammals and birds. This is one of the worth visiting places in the city. This is a perfect place for the Guwahati visitors to refresh themselves in touch with the nature. Amchang was declared as a wildlife sanctuary on 19th June, 2004 by the government of Assam.

 

Amchang wildlife sanctuary is famous for rare and endangered animals and birds. Its naturally rich and home to Mammals, Birds and Ferocious Reptiles.

 

Mammals: Chinese pangolin, Flying Fox, Slow Loris, Assamese Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Capped Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Leopard, Elephant, Wild Pig, Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur, Porcupine etc.

 

Birds: Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, White-backed Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Khaleej Pheasant Green Imperial Pigeon, Lesser Pied Hornbill etc.

 

Ferocious Reptiles: Python, Monitor Lizard, Indian Cobra etc.

 

Tree yellow butterflies (gancana harina) are also found at the Amchang wildlife sanctuary. These butterflies are indigenous to Thailand, Malayasia, Singapore and northeast India. Assam is the home to more than 750 species of butterflies and 360 species of moths.

 

Best time to visit Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is October to April.

 

Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the extreme east of the Guwahati city in the state of Assam. It is 15 km away from Guwahati Railway Station and 40 km away from Guwahati LGBI Airport.