WILD TRAILS IN INDIA
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Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary,
25 kms from Jorhat city, is
dedicated to the conservation of
the hoolock gibbon. It is the only
sanctuary in Asia which is home
to seven primate species. The
hoolock gibbon was characterised
endangered in the IUCN Red
Data List 2000.
Many factors are considered
responsible for the declining
population of the hoolock
gibbon, but primarily the
At a glance
District: Jorhat
Nearest Airport: Jorhat
(22 kms)
Nearest Railhead: Mariani
(5 kms)
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Timings: Sunrise-sunset
Best time to visit: Oct-Feb
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Entry fee: Rs 10 (Indians);
Rs 50 (Foreigners)
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fragmentation and shrinking of
their natural habitat.
The adventure of this sanctuary
is being able to walk through
the densely wooded forest,
discovering the joy of sighting
primates and even the occasional
pugmark, while on foot! Even in
extreme winter, the interiors of
the tropical forest stay steamy
and only the armed forest rangers
who accompany visitors remain
oblivious to the oppressive heat.
LEFT: Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary,
visited for the hollock gibbon (below)
is one of the few national parks in
India that can be explored on foot
Guide fee: Rs 200
Vehicle fee: Rs 100
Camera fee: Rs 50
Video fee: Rs 750
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Major fauna: Hoolock gibbon,
tiger, leopard, clouded leopard,
snow leopard, Malayan sun bear
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Where to stay: Government and
private places in Jorhat