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Wild Life of Mizoram -(Dampa)
Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Kolasib District of Mizoram in India. Located about 130 km from the state capital Aizawl, Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary is a picture postcard destination in Mizoram, surrounded by lush green vegetations. Vast tracts of thick forest cover Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary's sparsely populated hilly terrain. The mist-laden valleys look celestial as you pass by the routes from Aizawl to Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary. This blooming land with its warm, gracious and hospitable people, who are full of zest for life, music and cheer is a must visit destination for the tourists longing for a pure and peaceful environment.
State: Mizoram, in the East of India.
Best time to Travel : November to March.
Weather Conditions : The climate is amiable, generally cool and soothing in summer, and not very chilling in winter. It rains heavily from May to September.
Location : Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary is about 130 km from Aizawl, the state capotal of Mizoram.
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Journey to Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary, Mizoram
Airport : Lengpui Airport of Aizawl, well connected with Guwahati, Silchar and Kolkata, through Vayudoot service, is the nearest airport.
Railhead : The nearest railway station is Silchar Railway Station.
Road Transport : You can reach Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary easily from Aizawl by road.
Staying in Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary, Mizoram
Accommodations can be made at Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary Government Tourist Lodge and Traveller's Inn. You can also find accommodations at the state capital Aizawl. Aizawl is well connected to both rest of India and Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary. So. it is best to sty at Aizawl and make a trip to Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary from Aizawl.
Sightseeing in Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary, Mizoram
The Surroundings
The place is a most ideal destination for the tourists, who are interested in natural beauty and profusely blooming orchids. Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary offers a heavenly ambience for the travelers, who thrive for natural beauty and pollution free atmosphere.
Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS)
This north-eastern town of the Mizoram is well-known for the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS), which outweighs the gallantry of the Indian Army. Armies from the countries like - US, Britain, France, Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Vietnam are benefited by the advantages of this school. Established in 1970, the school is considered one of the world's most prestigious anti-terrorist institutions. Soldiers from India and the United States participating at a long exercise in guerrilla warfare in Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary in Mizoram.
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Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary
The Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary in Mizoram is spread over an area of 110 sq km, near the Indo-Bangladesh border. Close to Indo-Myanmar and Indo-Bangladesh border, the Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary ranges in altitude from 200 m to about 1200 m above sea level. Virgin sub-tropical evergreen / semi-evergreen forests are found in the Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary Mizoram. The sanctuary is surrounded by seven villages. It is managed by Range Officer with headquarter Ngengpui, and 5 Beat Officers under the control of DFO Chhimtuipui Forest Division.
Journey to Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary Airport :
The nearest airport is Tuirial; but, the air services are not regular. It is advisable to arrive via Silchar airport.
Railhead : Nearest railhead is Silchar which is in Assam. From Guwahati, travel to Silchar by Barak Valley Express, Cachar Express or the Tripura Passenger. From Silchar you can take a bus or taxi to reach the sanctuary by road. |
Road Transport : NH - 54 connects Aizawl (128 km) with the rest of the country through Silchar. Buses and taxis are available from Silchar to Aizawl. Night services are also available. You can either take a bus from Aizawl or from Silchar to reach the sanctuary.
The Ecosystem at the Ngengpui Wildlife SanctuaryThe Landscape
The tropical forest of Mizoram are alive with a rich population of wildlife (both animals & plants). The landscape of the sanctuary is abound with varied flora & fauna. You can find various class of botanical species here at Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary Mizoram. There are numerous rare species found here. Bamboo is found in abundance in the forest areas.
The Fauna
The wild animals found in this sanctuary are tiger, clouded leopard, elephant, gaur, barking deer, sambar, wild boar, hoolock gibbon, rhesus macaque, leaf monkey, common langur, etc. Many other migratory animals are also found in this part of the world.
The Birds
Rare species of birds are also found in the jungles like the hombills, pen-pheasants, tragopans, flower-peckers, sun-birds and the thrush family.
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