Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Manas National Park in Assam is not only a wildlife sanctuary but is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated at the himalayan foothills, the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a world of unspoiled nature teeming with wildlife including some endangered and exotic species like tiger, pygmy hog, golden langur, hispid hare, and roofed turtle.
History of Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Spanning over an area of 360 sq. km., Manas National park became a sanctuary on 1st October, 1928. In 1985 UNESCO declared Manas Wildlife Sanctuary as a World Heritage Site. The area of the sanctuary was increased to 950 sq. km in 2008.
Wildlife in Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Forest biome and grassland biome are the two distinct biomes within the sanctuary. The forest biome is home to giant black squirrel, malayan giant squirrel, great hornbill, sambar, wild pig, capped langur and slow loris. The grassland biome is the habitat for wild asian buffalo, bengal florican, indian rhinoceros and pygmy hog. Apart from this, Manas has numerous animals including black panther, asian golden cat, clouded leopard, leopard, tiger, barking deer and around 450 species of birds.
Tourist Attractions and Accommodation
Tourists can enjoy bird watching, river rafting, jeep safaris, elephant rides and trekking. Tourists are required to pay a fee for video and still cameras. Hotels are scarce. However, some government bungalows, cottages and lodges are available close to the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary.
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