An Indian state sparkling with flowing rivers and green leaves, Assam is a haven for the lovers of nature, culture, and everything in between. Assam runs along the fertile banks of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and is overrun with lush valleys, a varied range of vegetation, and many delightful parks. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is not only one of the most beautiful but also the most crucial attraction of the state. Along with being an excellent centre for recreation, it is a protection sphere for plants and animals that are highly endangered. 

This area is deemed a biosphere reserve and is also a national park. It is located at the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in eastern Assam. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is also known for its unique, picturesque beauty that celebrates its wilderness and biodiversity with an almost tangible vibrancy and enthusiasm. This river isle of east Assam stretches for about 350 sq km and can be explored only on foot as there are no trains or safaris to infringe upon the peace of the wilderness. It offers you a real insight into the wildlife of the region. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is one of the 4 biodiversity hotspots in the country and is divided into 7 parts. Out of these parts, only one is a wetland while the rest is covered in dense flora and is inhabited by animals. 

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Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

You can come here to experience the forest life truly. Animals like the famous Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, and gibbons can be seen undisturbed in their natural habitat. It hosts a number of distinct species as well including sloth, Chinese pangolin, Assamese macaque, rhesus macaque, capped langur, feral horses, Gangetic dolphin, and slow loris. This beautiful plethora of beautiful yet fierce creatures makes Dibru-Saikhowa National Park the perfect destination for both adults and children. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, along with being a protected paradise for the animals, is also an educational experience for us humans. There is a lot to learn about our fellow inhabitants of earth, plants and animals both, and this forest gives us the opportunity to do just that. 

The biosphere doesn’t just host terrestrial animals but several volant creatures (flying and gliding animals) as well. The sundry park is also home to a number of magnificent aviary creatures like ferruginous pochard, black-breasted parrotbill, glossy ibis, spot-billed pelican, great spotted eagle, Himalayan griffon, grey-headed fish eagle, lesser kestrel, brown fish owl, spotted redshank, grey heron, and Indian cormorant among many others. The Park is a world in itself. It is the habitat of creatures of every level of the food chain.

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

The fauna in this reserve is also highly diverse and worthy of awe and admiration. Major vegetation types of the forest are semi-evergreen littoral, deciduous, and swamp forests. The Park is almost 36% mixed forest, 21% grassland, and 10% degraded area. Unique tree species of the reserve include Bischofia javanica, Ficus, Terminalia myriocarpa, Bombax ceiba, Dalbergia sissoo, Mesua ferrea, and Dillenia indica. The most distinct species of grasses include Imperata cyllindrica, Saccharum Ravenna, and Arundo donax. There are also over 30 species of epiphytic orchids and 8 species of terrestrial orchids that have been recorded to exist in the forest. 

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is, hence, essential in preserving several fading gifts of nature under one single sky. The harmony and comfort with which flora and fauna co-exist in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park reflect in its breezy atmosphere.

How to Reach Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

Commuting to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is mostly a convenient task. Here are the following ways you can reach Dibru-Saikhowa Park.

• By Air: The closest airport is located at Mohanbaari in Dibrugarh. It is about 40 km away from Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. One can easily find a cab from there to reach the Park. 
• By Train: The nearest entry point of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is only 10 km away from the Tinsukia railway station. 
• By Road: Buses travel to and from Tinsukia at regular intervals. One can take this option for a more affordable ride to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. A hired or self-driven car is the most convenient way to reach Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. However, one should make sure that the driver is well-trained to drive on rather swampy or rocky paths. 

Best Time to Visit Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

There are different perks of visiting Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in different seasons. No matter what the month is, it always has something to offer you. For example, from November to March, when the river channels are dried up, it is the best opportunity for trekking enthusiasts to embark on climbing expeditions, whereas for people who want to come and explore the diversity of natural fauna in its full ardour should come from December to April to watch migratory birds. For those looking for thrill and adventure, the Park is best from April to September when the water bodies are overflowing, and channels get flooded. There is something to do for everyone in this Park, and it’s always brimming with opportunities for fun, zeal, and education.

Apart from Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Assam has several other national parks you should check out:

Top 4 National Parks in Assam

Orang National Park

Manas National Park

Kaziranga National Park

Nameri National Park

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