Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area in Assam known for its rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes, offering exceptional opportunities for wildlife observation and nature study.
Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Golaghat district of Assam, India, protects an area of tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Established in 2000, it spans a region of approximately 37 square kilometers and serves as a critical habitat for many endangered and rare species, including elephants, tigers, leopards, and the hoolock gibbon. The sanctuary is part of the larger Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Elephant Reserve, connecting crucial wildlife corridors in northeastern India. The terrain is primarily hilly with dense vegetation, streams, and patches of wetland, creating a varied ecosystem that supports rich plant and animal life. It is particularly noted for its bird diversity, making it a prominent destination for bird watchers. Visitors to Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary have the opportunity to experience guided safaris and nature walks that reveal a host of fauna such as various primates, deer species, and a wide range of birds, including hornbills and other endemic species. The sanctuary lies close to the Kaziranga National Park, enabling combined visits to two prime biodiversity hotspots. Despite its ecological significance, the sanctuary remains less frequented by tourists, offering a quieter, more immersive experience in Assam's forest wilderness. Nambor is also important culturally and economically for nearby tribal and local communities engaged in sustainable forest-related activities.
Wildlife safari routes offering sightings of elephants and bison
Diverse avifauna including the Great Hornbill and Green Pigeon
Pristine evergreen and semi-evergreen forest ecosystems
Access to remote forest areas with minimal tourist disturbance
Nambor lies within a key elephant movement corridor connecting multiple wildlife reserves in Assam.
The sanctuary supports significant populations of the endangered western hoolock gibbon, a rare arboreal primate native to the region.
Home to over 200 species of birds, including hornbills, woodpeckers, and kingfishers, making it a hotspot for bird watchers.