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Slightly larger than the Pabha Sanctuary, Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 175-sq-kms. It is located along the foothills of Himalayas in Sonitpur District. This park combines scenic beauty with exotic wildlife. It is the home for Elephant, Indian Bison and many other species of birds & animals.
Air: The nearest airport is Saloni about 10-km from
Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, which is 181-km away from Guwahati.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Rangapara 60-kms from
Bhalukpong, in Sonitpur district.
Road: Regular buses ply to and from Tezpur, which is well
connected with all the major cities of Assam.
The Forest Department has an Inspection Bungalow at Bura-Chapori. Tourists may stay in Government tourist Lodge and private hotels at Tezpur.
Contact: Tourist Information Officer, Tezpur Tourist
Lodge, Tezpur, Sonitpur District, Assam
The Divisional Forest Officer, Western Assam Wildlife Division, Dolabari,
P.O. Tezpur, Sonitpur District, Assam