costa rica wildlife tours
The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary – situated in the districy of Kamrup, Assam – is undoubtedly a seventh heaven amidst hillocks, meadows, nullahs, watercourses and the crystal clear water of the river Manas that flows through it. The river teams with fish, the more famous of which are Mahseer and Katli. Fishing is a major attraction for tourists here. The forests of Manas, located 175 km north-west of Guwahati in the foothills below Bhutan, were constituted into a sanctuary in 1928. The Government of Bhutan has declared the forests in its area a sanctuary and plans to bring it under Project Tiger.
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About one hundred tigers, thousands of wild buffaloes & gaurs, over one hundred rhinos, many clouded leopards and black panthers live in Manas. In all, 28 species of mammals, including the rare pigmy hog, golden langur and hispid hare, are also found in this sanctuary. Cruising down the river one may also see elephants and Indian otter. The mating season for most of the mammal species is from December to February.
The Manas sanctuary is one of the 11 tiger reserves under Project Tiger. In the early 1980s, the first census of wild elephants was found 1200 in the core area of 360 sq km, and an equal number was estimated in the buffer zone. On an average about 50 animals comprise a herd in Manas Wildlife Sanctuary.
Covering an area of about 540 sq km, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary falls midway between Kaziranga and Jaldapada, and is about 400 km west of the Kaziranga National Park. This way, Manas forests are blessed with the best of divine natural beauty. Whether you are a nature lover or a wildlife safari freak – Manas Wildlife Sanctuary offers you ample opportunities to enjoy your holidays in north east India in best possible way.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam – a paradise for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados – is a key attraction in north east India. While choosing your desired north east India tour package, plan a trip to Manas National Park and explore the divine greens and the rarest of mammals.
My adventures in costa rica, 2005