Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary

State : Arunachal Pradesh, the north eastern state of India.
Best time to Travel : December To February.
Location : The sanctuary is located at East Siang District, covering an area of 190 sq. km.

Know Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary (Arunachal)
Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh has all the necessary character to approve a strong eco-tourism sector. The Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary Arunachal Pradesh covers a total area of 190 sq km. The major part (75%) of the Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary is formed by an alluvial grasslands, wooded areas constitute about 15% and the rest is water.

The Arunachal Pradesh Siang River (Brahmaputra in Assam) surrounds the northern, eastern and western parts of the Arunachal Pradesh Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary. The southern part of this sanctuary extends into the adjoining state of Assam where it is called Kobo Chapori. Located 13 km from Pasighat, the Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary is a series of river islands. The extraordinary ecosystem of water bodies is home to thousands of migratory birds from Siberia and Mongolia and is of interest to the amateur and the serious ornithologist alike.

Journey to Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary (Arunachal Pradesh)
Airport : Mohanbari is connected to Delhi and Kolkata via Guwahati. From Mohanbari one can reach Pasighat by Pawan Hans Helicopter Service on schedule days.

Railhead : Murkong Selek (Jonai), Assam (65 KM away from the Pasighat) is the nearest railhead from the sanctuary.

Road Transport : NH-52 connects Pasighat with the rest of the country. Daily bus services are operated by the State Transport Department, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh from Itanagar - Along, Yingkiong.

Water Transport : Daily boat services are available from Dibrugarh to Oiramgaht from where one can reach Pasighat by local bus (25 km from Pasighat).

Staying near Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary
Mr. Taching Sitang Eko Siang Guest House and Circuit House DFO Wildlife are some of the accommodation facility for the tourists to stay.

The Ecosystem of the Sanctuary
Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary exhibits a diversity of habitats. The area holds important communities of plants and animals and together forms an ecosystem, which is unique and rare. The Birds
The Daying Ering Sanctuary is home to a large number of endangered aquatic birds, namely, bear’s pochard, Indian skimmer, spot-billed pelican, lesser adjutant, lesser whistling teal, black-bellied tern and the darter. It is also a staging site for migratory birds and has some of the largest concentrations of waterfowl in Arunachal Pradesh, especially in winter.

Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary has also recorded varied woodland birds, notably, globally threatened species like the Bengal florican, swamp francolin, black-breasted parrot-bill, Pallas sea eagle and others.

The Reptiles
Having a relatively large area under water, the sanctuary has rich potential for the development of fishery. The waters of the Siang River harbor a large number of species (more than 100) of Pisces turtles, water monitor lizards and reptiles. Gangetic dolphins have also been recorded.

The Fauna
The grassy and forested islands are home to deer, wild buffalo, elephants and other rain forest species. The lucky may also catch a glimpse of the Tiger. The sanctuary’s woodlands are an ideal habitat for a host of species like the leopard, civet cat, leopard cat, sambar, barking deer, hog deer, rhesus macaque, wild boar, porcupine, stripped squirrel, pangolin, jackal, python and other animals.

The sanctuary offers a congenial habitat to migratory elephants due to its savannah type of grasslands. The main attraction of the sanctuary is the mesmerizing waters of the Siang River (sknown as the Tsangpo in Tibet and the Brahmaputra in Assam). With its river islets, it offers a spectrum of attractions for adventurers and eco-tourists.

Other Activities near the Sanctuary
Wildlife viewing, river cruises, water recreation, white water sports (kayaking, rafting, para-sailing and so forth), angling, bird watching, ethno-botanical walks, herbal trails and study of its flora and fauna are the main attractions and potentials of the sanctuary. Pitcher plants are also spotted in the sanctuary.