Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Reopen for Tourists on October 13

Dalim Phukan
Hills Live News, Morigaon, October 4: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district will reopen to tourists on October 13, according to official sources.

Known for having one of the world’s highest densities of the one-horned rhinoceros, Pobitora is a major wildlife tourism destination in central Assam. The sanctuary is home to more than 100 rhinos, besides wild buffaloes and a wide variety of migratory and resident bird species.

Rich in flora and fauna, Pobitora attracted 35,262 tourists during the last tourism season, including 676 foreign visitors. The sanctuary generated revenue of approximately Rs 81.58 lakh during the period.

With the new tourism season set to begin, the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authorities are expecting a higher turnout of both domestic and international tourists.

The reopening is expected to provide a fresh boost to wildlife tourism and benefit local communities dependent on tourism-related activities in and around the sanctuary.