Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Morigaon District. It is a major wildlife sanctuary in Assam covering an area of 38.8 sq kms out of which 15.9 sq kms area is the effective rhino habitant. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is mainly famous for its Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. Other important animals found in the sanctuary are Asiatic Buffalo, Leopard, Wild Boar, Civet Cat etc. Besides, 157 species of birds have been witnessed in the sanctuary so far.
According to April 2012 census, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to 93 Rhinos and the number is increasing.
Recognitions:
# Pobitora received its officical recognition as a reserve forest in 1971
# Declaration of Wildlife Sanctuary was confirmed in 1987
Activities:
# Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari
# Village visit
Popular places around Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary:
Mayong: Mayong is a famous tourist spot and the famous stories of black magic and the magicians of the land make the place all the more enticing to the tourists. The ones who have been to the place say that there is an eerie silence surrounding the place which is completely opposite to the chaotic history associated with it.There are some adventure sports including trekking and river sports organized in the village which is why adventure enthusiasts love to come and pay a visit here
