Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary covers 217 square kilometers across diverse altitudinal zones ranging from 500 to 3,250 meters above sea level, encompassing subtropical evergreen forests, montane forests, grasslands, and sub-alpine shrublands that support rich biodiversity.

The sanctuary was established in 1989 as a protected area and derives its name from the Red Eagle Division of the Indian Army that was stationed in the region during the 1950s.

Indigenous communities surrounding the sanctuary have maintained traditional lifestyles that emphasize sustainable interaction with forest ecosystems for generations, contributing significantly to the area's long-term conservation efforts.

Visitors should plan their trips between October and April for optimal bird watching conditions and favorable trekking weather, while ensuring they obtain necessary permits and access the sanctuary through Tezpur or Tawang.

The sanctuary is home to the Bugun liocichla, a bird species discovered here in 1995, and serves as a Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund priority area due to its exceptional avifauna diversity with over 454 recorded bird species.

Location: West Kameng district

GPS coordinates: 27.10000,92.40000

Latest update: July 25, 2025 20:40