Famous for extremely rare species of Asiatic Water Buffalo Pobha or Milroy Sanctuary is located in Lakhimpur District of Assam, near the border area of Arunachal Pradesh. Spread on an area of 49 sq kms, this sanctuary was created with the aim of protecting the wild water buffalo. Pobha Wildlife Sanctury is also known as Milroy wildlife Sanctuary in Assam.
Pobha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra river. The sanctuary is situated near the border area of Arunachal Pradesh. Pobha Wildlife Sanctuary has exotic flora and fauna. The topography of Pobha Wildlife Sanctuary consists of the flood plains of the Brahmaputra river. The tract of the area is dominated by swampy and riverine vegetation. The climate of the sanctuary is that of tropical rainforest. The area is marked by humidity. Monsoon in the sanctuary is characterized by excessive rainfall.
The sanctuary is the home to many important species of animals and birds. As the sanctuary has been created exclusively for the protection of the magnificent wild water buffalo so the wild water buffalo is the main attraction of the sanctuary. Wild water buffalo, elephants and migratory birds form the population of the sanctuary.
Time to Visit Pobha Milroy Wildlife Sanctuary : The best time to travel the sanctuary is from November to April.
How to Reach Pobha Milroy Wildlife Sanctuary :
By Air : The nearest airport to the sanctuary is Guwahati airport.
By Rail : The nearest railway station to the sanctuary is Guwahati railway station.
By Road : Buses are available to the sanctuary from Lakhimpur which is 31 km from the sanctuary. Buses are also available from Guwahati to Lakhimpur.
Hotels in Lakhimpur : There are many hotels in Lakhimpur with good fooding and lodging facilities. These hotels provide both single and double room facilities for its customers. Some of these hotels are:
1) Hotel Malini
KB Road, North Lakhimpur
Phone: +91-3752-222668
2) Hotel Anupam
Super Market Complex, North Lakhimpur
Phone: +91-3752-222510/243776
3) Hotel Joya
NT Road, North Lakhimpur
Phone: +91-3752-222156
4) Hotel Shyam
North Lakhimpur
Phone: +91-3752-222694
5) Hotel Punjab and Asha
NT Road, North Lakhimpur
Phone: +913752-222172/222308
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