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Gibbon Sanctuary :
India's Primate Haven

The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary gets its name from the many Hoollong Trees(Dipterocarpus retusus) that extend high into the canopy, and the Western Hoolock Gibbons that find sanctuary in these forests. Located at Jorhat in Assam, the forests of Hoollongapar once extended hundreds of kilometres to Nagaland. Now fragmented by various tea estates, roads, and villages therein, Hoollongapar stands at 21 sq.km of pristine forest.

 

The Gibbon Sanctuary is a paradise for primates amongst other animals and one has a chance of seeing 7 out of 9 primate species that are found in North East India, namely : Western Hoolock Gibbon, Stump Tailed Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaque, Assamese Macaque, Capped Langur, Rhesus Macaque, and Slow Loris.

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Indian Elephants, Leopard, Barking Deer, and numerous Birds also occur here at Hoollongapar where one has to take a walking safari to enjoy this extremely special safari destination in India.

The feeling when the jungle rings out with the Hoollock Gibbon’s call is an unexplainable source of joy and wonder, may their tribe increase.

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Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Hoollongabar Gibbon Sanctuary Travel Guide

How to Reach
the Gibbon Sanctuary

How to Reach
the Gibbon Sanctuary in India

  • Located 1 hour away from Jorhat Airport – accessible by flights from New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore

  • Located 03 hours away from Kaziranga National Park.

How Many Nights to Spend at the Gibbon Sanctuary?

How Many Nights to Spend at the Gibbon Sanctuary

  • At least 01 night, up to 03 nights.

What are the Types of Safaris at Gibbon Sanctuary?

What are the Types of Safaris
at the Gibbon Sanctuary

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  • Walking Trails in the Gibbon Sanctuary

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Mammals at Gibbon Sanctuary

Mammal Highlights

  • Western Hoolock Gibbon

  • Stump-tailed Macaque

  • Pig-tailed Macaque

  • Assamese Macaque

  • Capped Langur

  • Bengal Slow Loris

  • Rhesus Macaque

  • Malayan Giant Squirrel

  • Asiatic Elephant or Indian Elephant

  • Barking Deer

  • Indian Leopard

Reptiles at Gibbon Sanctuary

Reptile Highlights

  • Indian Rock Python

  • Burmese Python

  • Banded Krait

  • Indian Cobra

Birds at Gibbon Sanctuary

Birding Highlights

  • Silver-breasted Broadbill

  • Great Myna

  • Nepal Fulvetta

  • Abbott's Babbler

  • Hill Myna

  • Bronze-winged Jacana

  • White-throated Bulbul

  • Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush

  • Ruby Cheeked Sunbird

  • Long-tailed Minivet

02 Night Tour of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

Day

01

Upon landing at Jorhat Airport, you will be transferred to Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuarhy by our local driver. The Journey is of approximately 30 km and should take upto 45 minutes. Go for a Walking Safari inside the Sanctuary in the afternoon, until sunset. Keep away from elephant herds that visit Hoollongapar!

Day

02

Wake up at the crack of dawn for a morning walking trail inside the sanctuary. The morning buzz of the jungle and the subsequent calls of the Hoollock Gibbon will reverbate through the forest and mesmerise you. Return to the lodge for lunch, and go out and about once again to look for all the primate species found here.

Day

03

Check out after breakfast, onwards to your next destination.

Things to do at the Gibbon Sanctuary:

There's plenty of interesting places to travel to, in and around Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

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