Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam
The Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary was declared as a sanctuary on 14th July, 1994. It is famous for Golden Langur, which was spotted first in this sanctuary, in the year 1986. Chakrasila is situated in the Dhubri district of Assam. The total area covered by this sanctuary is 45.5 sq. km. Other attractions of this sanctuary are Tiger, Hornbill, Monkeys and various species of birds and reptiles. The distance of this sanctuary from Dhubri town is about 68 km.
Golden Langur
How to reach :
Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary is 7km away from Kokrajhar, 50km away from Bongaigaon and 70km away from Dhubri. The nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International (LGBI) Airport, in Guwahati. It is 263 km away from Chakrasila.
Where to stay :
A Forest Rest House is available at Choraikhola near Kokrajhar. Visitors may contact: D.F.O. Wildlife Division, Kokrajhar, Tel.- 03661-270635 (O).
Hotels in Kokrajhar: Hotel Omshri, J.D. Road, Kokrajhar, Tel.- 03661-271656,271655, Sahara Lodge, Patalpur Road, Kokrajhar, Tel.- 03661-270824, Seven Brothers’ Lodge, Bazar Road, Kokrajhar, Tel.- 03661- 271701. Basumatary Lodge, R.N.B. Road, Kokrajhar, Prashanti Lodge, R.N.B. Road, Kokrajhar, Tel.- 03661-270094, 94352-55113 , K.R. Lodge, J.D. Rd, Kokrajhar.