Pabha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the state of Assam near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh state border. It was established to preserve the Asiatic Water Buffalo population of the region.

Fauna
Flagship species: Asiatic Water Buffalo (Wild Water Buffalo).
Other species: Hoolock Gibbon, One-horned Rhinos, Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog, etc.

Avian Fauna
Bengal Florican, jungle fowl, peacock, owl, myna, etc.

Getting there
The closest airport and railway station to Pabha Wildlife Sanctuary are located in Guwahati. The major transport centre is at Lakhimpur (about 87km from Guwahati). Lakhimpur is well connected with proper taxi and bus services with Guwahati.

Tourist Information
Several staying options are available for tourists around the sanctuary. Quality hotels and rest houses are available at Lakhimpur and Guwahati. Tourists are recommended not to visit Pabha sanctuary during the monsoon as almost all the forest tracks remain muddy and slippery as a result of heavy rain.
For any information on Pabha sanctuary, visitors can contact the Chief Forest Conservator of Assam, stationed at Guwahati. Trekking is the best way to spot the wild animals and the birds of the sanctuary. While going for trekking always wear comfortable clothes and shoes and carry all your trekking gears. Also carry bird guide book to identify different species of avian fauna. Do carry your own provisions for water and food.
Milory, Padumoni temple and Shiva temple are some of the nearby places of interest worth visiting.

Additional Information
Location: Pabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakhimpur District, Assam.
Area: 49 sq km
Best time to visit: November to April
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