Dibru Saikhowa National Park

 

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve is located 11 Km northward from Tinsukia town, Assam. Dibru- Saikhowa is bounded by Lohit and Brahmaputra river on the north and by the Dibru river on the southern side. Dibru- Saikhowa landscape is the result of erosion and depositional activities of these rivers. Dibru – Saikhowa houses a wide range of animals, mammals, birds, aqua life, reptiles, primates, and floral species diversity. The largest Salix swamp forest of North East India is also located inside the Protected Area (PA). Parts of Dibru river near the PA are the permanent breeding grounds of freshwater Ganges River Dolphin (SUSU). One has to first cross the main channel of river Dibru to explore the wilderness of this PA. Guijan ghat which is few kilometres away from Dinjan is the gateway of Dibru-Saikhowa NP and Biosphere Reserve with ferry docking facilities, the range office for taking permissions to enter the Dibru -Saikhowa NP and Biosphere Reserve is also located near Guijan.