Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

The state of Assam is gifted with wide range of flora and fauna. There are numerous wildlife sanctuaries in Assam. If you want to enjoy the wildlife diversity of the state you can visit the wildlife sanctuaries like Laokhowa wildlife sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park, Sonai rupai wildlife sanctuary, Chakrashila wildlife sanctuary, Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, Bura-chapori wildlife sanctuary, Gibbon wildlife sanctuary, East karbi anglong wildlife sanctuary, Bornadi wildlife sanctuary, Pobha or milroy sanctuary, Gorampani wildlife sanctuary, Nambor wildlife sanctuary.

You can enjoy the wild animals roaming about freely in their natural habitat. Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Lowkhowa in the Nagaon District covering an area of 70.13 sq. kms. The best season to visit the sanctuary is from November to April. The wildlife sanctuary is also called Lowkhowa Avayaranya. Laokhowa wildlife sanctuary is inhabited by diverse species of birds and reptiles. The Laokhowa wildlife sanctuary at Assam is the famous one-horned Rhinoceros of India. The other animals that can be seen in the are Leopard, Civet Cat, Tiger, Asiatic Buffalo, Wild Boar, Hog Deer, Leopard Cat, etc.

You can reach Laokhowa wildlife Sanctuary in Naogaon by rail, road or by air. Guwahati is the nearest airport to the sanctuary, which is 140 km away. The nearest rail station of Naogaon is connected to Guwahati and other important cities of Northern India. A good network of roads connects it to the major cities of Assam.

Last Updated on 10 May 2011