Dampa sanctuary Travel Guide

Established in 1985, the Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary is the biggest wildlife sanctuary in the north eastern state Mizoram. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1944. It is located in the Kolasib district of the state and shares its border with Bangladesh. Sprawling over an area of 550 sq km, the sanctuary shelters a wide variety of flora and fauna. The landscape of the sanctuary is dotted with hills, valleys, forest and streams.

Flora:
The sanctuary is rich in flora such as Dipterocarpus turbinatus, Dipterocarpus marcocarpus, Terminalia myriocarpa, Michelia champaca, Artorocarpus chaplasha, Sterculia vilosa, Psteropernum personatum, Tonna ciliata, Chukrasia tubularis, Syzygium cumini, Aedinia caudifolia, etc. and different species of Bamboos Cane and Orchids.

Fauna:
The sanctuary is a home to a large number of fauna species. The major fauna consists of Rhesus macaque, Leaf monkey, Pigtail macaque, Stumptail macaque, Hoolock gibbon, Assamese macaque, Tiger, Leopard, Indian Elephant, Gaur, Serow, Barking deer, Wild boar, Porcupine, Sloth bear, Python, King Cobra, Monitor lizard and Hill Tortoise.

The avian species found here are Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Grey Peacock Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, Crested Serpent Eagle, Emerald Dove and Hill Myna.

BEST TIME TO VISIT:

The Dampa Tiger Reserve receives rainfall, ranging from 2,000 mm. to 2,500 mm. The minimum temperature in the reserve is 3.5⁰C and the maximum temperature is 35⁰C. The climate throughout the year at the Dampa Tiger Reserve is pleasant and warm and during the months November and December the area receives moderately chilly climate at higher altitudes. The best months to visit the Dampa Tiger Reserve are November to February.

VISITING HOURS:

EVERYDAY : 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM