Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary Explained

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Alt Name:	Assamese: সোনাই ৰূপাই অভয়াৰণ্য
Iucn Category:	IV
Map:	India Assam#India
Location:	Assam, India
Nearest City:	Tezpur
Coords:	26.8942°N 92.3458°W
Area:	175 sq. km
Established:	1998
Governing Body:	Department of Environment & Forests, Assam

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary 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. Four rivers flow through the sanctuary: Gabharu, Gelgeli, Sonai and Rupai.^[3]

Biodiversity

Mammals: tiger, lesser cats, elephant, gaur, wild boar, pygmy hog, swamp deer and barking deer.^[4]

Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, and various migratory birds.

Reptiles: python, Russell's viper.

See also

• Kameng Elephant Reserve

External links

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: enajori.com . Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary . enajori.com . 2013-06-02.
2. Web site: Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam . Assamspider.com . 2011-10-31 . 2013-06-02.
3. Web site: BirdLife Data Zone. 2021-07-02. datazone.birdlife.org.
4. Web site: Wahid Saleh . Indiawijzer . Indiawijzer.nl . 2013-06-02.