Dehing Patkai Wildlife sanctuary
Tinsukia district, Assam
The Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Jeypore Rainforest is a part of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve . It is located in the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Dehing Patkai is a deciduous rainforest interspersed with semi-evergreen and lush green flora, the only patch of virgin rainforest in Assam. It comprises of Jeypore, Upper Dehing and Dirok. Dehing is the name of the river that flows through t...
The Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as the Jeypore Rainforest is a part of Dehing Patkai Elephant Reserve . It is located in the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Dehing Patkai is a deciduous rainforest interspersed with semi-evergreen and lush green flora, the only patch of virgin rainforest in Assam. It comprises of Jeypore, Upper Dehing and Dirok. Dehing is the name of the river that flows through this forest and Patkai is the hill at the foot of which the sanctuary lies. The Wildlife Sanctuary is endowed with rich bio-diversity. The dense forest with unique vegetation is mesmerizing
Contact Person
Shri Bipul Bora
Divisional Forest Officer
Divisional Forest Officer, Digboi Division,
P.O. Digboi, Pin: 786171, Dist. Tinsukia,
Tel.- 03751-264433
dfo-t-digboi@gov.in
forest.assam.gov.in
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Mohanbari Airport (80 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Naharkatiya (8 Km away)
Climate
Min. +8 Degree Celcius
Max. +30 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Few Budget hotels hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.