State
: Tripura, in the north east of India.Best time to Travel : Throughout the year. Winters witness abundant seasonal migratory birds and summers provide cool green effect to nature lovers.
Weather Condition : Hot & Humid, pleasant in winters.
Location : The Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is about 35 km away from Agartala and the NH 44 in the West Tripura District connecting Agartala with Udaipur, the district head-quarters of South Tripura district passes through it.
Know Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura
The Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is at a distance of 35 km from Agartala and the NH 44. Tripura Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 18.53 sq km and boasts of a rich collection of wildlife particularly of birds and primates. One can appreciate both in-situ and ex-situ conservation of flora and fauna at Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is the hot spot of bio-diversity with abundant stock of flora, fauna, birds, etc. Journey to the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura
Airport : Agartala is connected by airlines flights with Calcutta, Guwahati, Delhi.
Railheads : The two nearest railway stations are Kumarghat (160 kms) and Dharama Nagar (200 kms). Both the stations on the North-East Frontier Railway, connected with Lumding & Guwahati, where as Lumding and Guwahati are connected with Calcutta and other major stations in India.
Road Transport : Good motorable raods connect Agartala with Silchar- 288 kms, Guwahati- 599 kms, Shillong- 499 kms, Dharmanagar- 200 kms. Tripura Road Transport Corporation buses connect Silchar, Shillong and Dharma Nagar to Agartala.
Staying near the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura
There are various private hotels at Agartala as well as State Government Tourist lodges. In addition, at different tourist centres Tourist lodges of the state Government are available for tourists.
There is a Forest Dak Bungalow ' Absarika' and 5 cottages inside the sanctuary for accommodation. The tourists lodges which are coming up with lakes around it- the solitude and the nearness to nature are by themselves a source of serene pleasure.
The Ecosys
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of the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in TripuraThe Landscape
Botanical garden, zoo, a boating facility in the lake and the various species of trees attract visiting tourists from all over. The landscape is lush green with stokepile of various vegetations. Agar (aggreria agglocha) (the state tree), Nageshwar ( Mesua ferrea- state flower), Dukul ( the green Imperial pegion-state bird) and groups of Spectacled langur ( Phary’s leaf monkey-State animal) can easily be sighted inside the sanctuary area.
The Flora
The sanctuary is rich in flora. The The Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura has 456 plant species of monocotyledon and dicotyledon. Trees of Sal, Chamal, Garjan and Kanak exist predominantly. The secondary species consist of Pichla, Kurcha, Awla, Bahera, Hargaja, Amlaki, Bamboos and grasses. Sanctuary has the 4489 cum per ha.of timber biomass. Sanctuary has abundant Rauwalfia serpentina and home to other endangered and endemic species.
The Fauna
There are 5 species of primates in this sanctuary. The crab eating Mongoose which was last sighted about 72 years ago in India has been discovered again in this sanctuary. The sanctuary has been planned as both a wildlife sanctuary and as an academic as well as research centre.
Presbytis, or spectacled langur, an endemic species of Tripura is abundant here. Tropical moist deciduous Forest of Sepahijala harbors five different species of primates like Rhesus macaque, Pigtailed macaque, Capped langur, Spectacled langur, slow lories and a lot of many other wild animals. One can easily come across these wild animals in the forest of Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. At one time the sanctuary was marked for varieties of wild animals including leopard, clouded leopard, jungle fowl, and civets, barking deer, wild pig. The Birds
There are about 150 species of birds in this sanctuary. During winter lots of migratory birds visit the sanctuary. It is absolutely thrilling to watch them. Wonderful habitat of Sepahijala attracts lot of migratory birds of which lesser whistling teal, white ibis, open billed stork is of prime importance.
Trip within the Kaziranga National Park
There are arrangements available for a joy ride on an elephant's back as well as a ride on the toy train and for boating in paddle as well as rowing boats in Sepahijala lake. Al these rides will take you to the remote areas of the sanctuary offering you an opportunity to come close to the inhabitants of the sanctuary.
Sightseeing
in Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary Sepahijala zoological park
It came into existence initially (in 1972) with setting up of one Deer Park to protect the land from encroachment. It consists of five distinct sections Viz. (i) Carnivores section (ii) Primate Section (iii) ungulate section (iv) Reptile section (v) Aviary section.
Lake
There are quite a good number of lakes in this Sanctuary, which quenches thirst of wild animals. The "Abasarika" (Forest rest House) ‘Amrit Sagar” has boating facilities for the tourists. IT has pedal boats for couples, motorized boats and non-motorized boats for families. The lake is completely surrounded by natural forests and inhabits a variety of seasonal migratory and resident birds. The boat ghat is also equipped with life saving jackets and other related accessories.
Botanical Garden
You can get acquainted with various species of plants here. Medicinal plants with more than sixty species are the prime attraction of this Garden. The area has unique congregation of bio-diversity with high IVI and species diversity.
Toy Train
It is a unique opportunity for the people of Tripura to have experience of train journey. 5 minutes drive on toy train is worthwhile to have experience on passing through different type of habitats.
Picnic Spot
The Extensive area has been developed away from the roadside for picnickers to enjoy the natural beauty. The area is surrounded with beautiful Rubber plantation on one-side and Palm trees on the other with two lake. The area offers rest sheds, benches, urinal and drinking water facilities and kitchen facilities. Self-cooking facilities are also available.
Multi Modal Journey
One may enjoy the travel on boat for reaching the nature travail. The nature travail consists of few convenient stairs passing through the dense natural forests.
Nature Interpretation Centre
The sanctuary offers an unique educative value to the school going children, academicians, Botanists, environmentalists, taxonomists and visitors.
