Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India
Location	Assam, India
Nearest city	Tezpur
Coordinates	26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E / 26.89417°N 92.34583°E / 26.89417; 92.34583Coordinates: 26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E / 26.89417°N 92.34583°E / 26.89417; 92.34583
Area	175 sq. kms
Established	1998
Governing body	Department of Environment & Forests, Assam

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: সোনাই ৰূপাই অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km².^[1][2] It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It is located 52 km from Tezpur town and 193 km away from Guwahati.

Biodiversity

Mammals: Tiger, Lesser Cats, Elephant, Qaur, Wild Boar, Hog Deer, Barking Deer.^[3]

Birds: White Winged Wood Duck, Hornbill, Pelican etc. Various types of migratory birds are also there.

Reptiles: Python, Russell's Viper etc.

See also

• Kameng Elephant Reserve

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary at assaminfo.com.
• Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary at Tour Travel World.com]

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