Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary


The Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the principle attractions of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. The eastern fringe of the Kameng district houses the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary which also lies at a stone's throw from the Seijusa headquarters. A sum total of approximately 862 square kilometers of land had been allocated to the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh so that all the wild beasts can dwell there without any sort of territory related problems.

Special attractions at the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh are mentioned below:-

  • Fishing Cat
  • Indian Fox
  • Biturong
  • Rhesus Macaque
  • Malayan Giant
  • Slow Loris
  • Wilboar
  • Yellow Throated Martin
  • Flying squirrel
  • Squirrel
  • Civet
  • Capped Langur
  • White Winged Wood Duck
  • Khaleej Pheasant
  • Dove
  • Barbets
  • Peacock Phesant
  • Cobra
  • Krait
The Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary at Arunachal Pradesh has been dowered with another name that is 'Pakke Tiger Reserve'. The park is also blessed with the ominous presence of a throbbing rivulet that spans across it. Other rivers like Kemeng river and the Pakke river also make their way through the periphery of this humongous park.

The Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary of Arunachal Pradesh has another designation that is 'Camo Sanctuary'; this name was bestowed to this national park on 28th of March, 1977. The park was finally titled as the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary on the 18th day of April in the year 2002. This park forms an integral appendage of the tiger scheme introduced by the Government of India. The closest air terminal is at Tezpur and you can also opt to travel by a train which is available from the railway station at Rangpara.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011