Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary Mizoram

The Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of 130 kilometers from the capital city of Aizwal. The sanctuary is reputed for the variegated growth of orchids that the tourists may gather as souvenirs. The region is sparsely populated with people living a simple lifestyle. The hospitality and spirit of the people of the sanctuary coupled with the natural beauty lures the tourists to visit the region.

The vast tracts of land in the region are covered with thick green forests. The wooded region has been declared a sanctuary and the rare variety of trees that grow in the region are well protected by the government. The chief feature of the forest is the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School that is situated in the sanctuary itself. The school trains the soldiers from different countries in guerrilla and jungle warfare. The Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School was established in the year 1970 and has since then aided the different countries in countering the anti terrorist acts by training the soldiers. The natural setting of the Mizoram wildlife sanctuary is suitable for the training of the soldiers.

Accommodation in the Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary of Mizoram is available in the Government Tourist Lodge and Traveler's Inn. The sanctuary is well connected to the capital city by roadways. The Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary in Mizoram is a quiet and ideal retreat for the nature loving tourists. The most convenient time to visit the sanctuary is in the months of November and March. The rainy season must be avoided by the tourist as the forest is heavily drained by the seasonal showers in the rainy season.