No vehicles are allowed inside the sanctuary. The species is found in Assam, Mizoram & Meghalaya in India, Bangladesh and in Myanmar west of the Chindwin River. We are Agni and Amrita, the husband-and-wife storytelling team behind the blog Tale of 2 Backpackers. In 1924, artificial regeneration was introduced in an attempt to develop well-stocked, even-aged forest. Hoolock Gibbon is the only primate species in the country and the state animal of Arunachal Pradesh, where its population is around 1500 making it one of the highly endangered species. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to March. [3], Nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy with its spreading crown, casting fairly heavy shade over a wide area. Illegal logging and the encroachment by local people employed by the tea gardens degraded the habitat quality. If you are short of time, then you might not be able to see the entire area. 2008 August 13. The species is found in extreme eastern corner of Assam and parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Myanmar east of the Chindwin River, and in south west Yunnan of China. Couple of things I would want to know: 1. The eastern hoolock gibbon inhabits specific pockets of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India, and southern China and north-east Myanmar. Where can I get them? Well done. [3], A variety of evergreen shrubs and herbs make up the lower canopy and ground layers. Seven out of nine non-human primates are inhabitants of the sanctuary. The Western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) a top canopy ape species occurs in the forests of Northeastern India. Will 2 hours be enough, since I have a flight at 12.30 from Jorhat. Thank you so much for sharing this post.. The Bhogdoi River creates a waterlogged region dominated by semi-hydrophytic plantsalong the border of the sanctuary, helping to create three distinct habitat zones or micro-ecosyste… The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary derives from a patch of forest once part of the Hollongapar Reserve Forest in the civil district of Jorhat in Assam, India. I am assuming that the entry price you quoted is for Indian nationals? [1], The tea gardens are also used by elephants as a migration route to Nagaland, making them vulnerable to frequent poaching. There is a Forest Rest House within the sanctuary. 2. Please share your views in comments below. While the IUCN categories these gibbons, found in Mishmi Hills and some parts of Sadiya in Assam, as the eastern hoolock gibbon, renowned conservationist Anwaruddin Choudhury identified them as a sub-species of the western hoolock gibbon in 2013. From Jorhat, you can take a shared taxi or auto to Mariani. The nearest airport is at Jorhat while the nearest railway head is Mariani. The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or Hollongapar Reserve Forest (Assamese: হোলোঙাপাৰ গিবন অভয়াৰণ্য), is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam, India. The Chindwin River in Burma forms the common boundary between the two subspecies (Groves, 1967). Please have a look. Thank you, Abhinav. Ecology of the hoolock gibbon (Hylobates hoolock), a lesser ape in the tropical forests of north-eastern India. Cost of guide 3. Eastern Hoolock Gibbon in Assam R. Chetry et al. J Trop Ecol 7(1):147-53. Classification [edit | edit source] At least 219 species of bird and several types of snake are known to live in the park. I have replied to your mail. Set aside as a "Reserve Forest" (RF) on 27 August 1881,[3] it was named after its dominant tree species, Hollong or Dipterocarpus macrocarpus. [3][4] The growing populations of tea garden workers also threatens the habitat since many people rely on the forest for firewood, traditional medicine and food. Western Hoolock Gibbon occurred in the area in each study, but the unique geographic location of But our thoughts generally directs towards the one-horned rhinoceros whenever we talk of wildlife in Assam. [3], The upper canopy consists mostly of Dipterocarpus macrocarpus rising 12 to 30 m (39 to 98 ft) and having straight trunks. The tall hollong trees form the upper canopy (at around 90 feet), the Nahar trees form the middle canopy (at 30 feet) and the shrubs form the lower canopy. Very cool! [4] At the time, it was considered an "integral part" of the foothill forests of the Patkai mountain range. The entry time is 8AM in the morning. Sounds like the road trip will be a blast. The protected area started with 206 ha (0.80 sq mi) and then shrank in 1896 as sections were de-reserved. Also found at the sanctuary are Indian elephants, tigers (Panthera tigris), leopards (Panthera pardus), jungle cats (Felis chaus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), three types of civet, four types of squirrel, and several other types of mammal. Any idea if an evening safari is also available? The most important ramification of this finding two species of Hoolock gibbon namely western Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) and eastern Hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys), are present in Assam. Situated at an altitude between 100 and 120 m (330 and 390 ft), the topography gently slopes downward from southeast to northwest. Bonbogri (Pterospermum lanceafolium), Morhal (Vatica lanceafolia), Selleng (Sapium baccatum), Sassi (Aqualari agolacha), and Otenga (Dillenia indica). Good to know we have such untouched locations in the country. It is true that Kaziranga is a heaven, but the state of Assam hides several other wildlife sanctuaries, like this one being the official home of India’ only ape species, the Hoolock Gibbon. Also, will I need leech guards this time of year? The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. HOOLLONGAPAR GIBBON SANCTUARY is amazing! [1], Most of the vegetation within Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is evergreen in character and is composed of several canopy layers. Apart from the apes, the forest is also abundant in elephants, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, civets, Himalayan squirrels, wild boars and other mammals. Some parts of the forest are so thick that you will not be able to see the sky. For travel to Northeast India is definitely going to be one of the most amazing experiences of your life. I really like the idea of going with no vehicle – it’s definitely better for the Gibbons. This is quite a rarity in the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India. Initially, the forest used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai range. It’s really useful blog. A further new species, Hoolock tianxing, with an estimated population of about 200 in China, was discovered in southwest China in 2017. [3][4] However, the sanctuary remains fragmented into five distinct segments. Even when the forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1997, the forest extended from Assam to Nagaland. Hoolock gibbon is the only Ape found in India, native to Northeast Indian state along with south of Brahmaputra and east of the Dibang Rivers. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. [3], Although the sanctuary is currently completely surrounded by tea gardens and a few small villages, it used to connect to a large forest tract that ran to the state of Nagaland. It is a small Sanctuary of 20.98 sq. Evening safari is not available here. Entry time in the morning 2. But anyways, there is always a next time. Thanks. The forest is so dense that the only way to explore the place is by foot, inspite of the fact that the forests contain wild animals like leopards, wild elephants and wild boars. Some say it is the most colourful extravaganza in Northeast India, while it also fondly called as the Festival of Festivals. This is a very interesting and informative blog. The time will depend on you. We are Agni and Amrita, the story-telling team behind Tale of 2 Backpackers and partners in crime in travel and (mis)adventures of life. 3184 range during 1994 (Mohnot 1995–2001), followed by another survey of primates in Sadiya (Sharma & Sinha 2007). [3] Three extensive tea gardens that belong to the estates of Dissoi, Kothalguri, and Hoolonguri span the distance between the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary and the nearest forests in Nagaland, the Dissoi Valley Reserve Forest. We have been travelling together for more than a decade looking for immersive experiences while enjoying the little beauties of life. Neighboring villages include Madhupur, Lakhipur, Rampur, Fesual A (the western part), Fesual B (the eastern part), Katonibari, Pukhurai, Velleoguri, Afolamukh, and Kaliagaon. Hey Jo! We visited Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary after our wonderful trip to Majuli. The habitat is threatened by illegal logging, encroachment of human settlements, and habitat fragmentation. For it houses the only ape that is found in India, the Hoolock Gibbons and Northeast India’s only nocturnal primate, the Bengal slow loris. Assam’s mammalian diversity is represented by 193 species which are widely distributed in this region. Assam Macaque. Situated at an altitude between 100 and 120 m (330 and 390 ft), the topography gently slopes downward from southeast to northwest. A new subspecies of the western hoolock gibbon has been described recently from northeastern India, which has been named the Mishmi Hills hoolock gibbon, Hoolock hoolock mishmiensis. The eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) is a primate from the Hylobatidae family. [3], The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is classified as "Assam plains alluvial semi-evergreen forests" with some wet evergreen forest patches. Thanks for your help Jo. If you are visiting the forest during the monsoon, wear leech socks or carry salt to ward off leech attack. kms. I am going this weekend to Jorhat. Hoolock gibbon is only ape (which doesnot have a tail , … Hoolock Gibbon. But the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary at Jorhat in Assam is a special place. You inspired me to go to Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. by Agni AmritaMay 22, 2018Assam, Northeast India18 comments. Forest fragmentation alters plant species diversity and composition, and causes diverse affects on the feeding behavior of wild primates. The Hoolock Gibbons can move at a speed of upto 55 kms per hour and cover upto 6 metres with just one swing. Two species have been identified here – eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and western hoolock gibbons (Hoolock hoolock). A community and school based education programme on conservation of the endangered Eastern Hoolock Gibbon has been launched in Arunachal’s Lower Dibang Valley district in … You can spend hours inside the forest hiking and looking for wildlife. The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is classified as "Assam plains alluvial semi-evergreen forests" with some wet evergreen forest patches. Do you know what the charge is for foreign visitors? and the eastern hoolock (H. hoolock leuconedys). From Mariani, book an auto to the Sanctuary. If I had known that before that this place has a Gibbon Sanctuary, I would have surley visited I mean I should have at least spent a night or two in your heart I probably inside the sanctuary in the forest rest house. [1][5], Other primates include the stump-tailed macaque (Macaca arctoides), northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina), eastern Assamese macaque (Macaca assamensis assamensis), rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta), and capped langur (Trachypithecus pileatus). The colorful and traditional ‘puan’ that the Mizo women so proudly flaunt during festivals and other occasions are mostly hand-woven in the houses of Thenzawl. Although I would be freaking out at the thought of exploring it by foot, surely an unique experience. To sight wildlife, you need to visit early in the morning. [1][3] On 25 May 2004, the Assam Government renamed it as the "Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary" through notification no. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs. Wonderful Image!! But of late some of the species like one horned rhinoceros, water buffalo, pigmy hog, swamp deer, golden langur, and hoolock gibbon have their distribution limited to … Even when the forest was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1997, the forest extended from Assam to Nagaland. Other species found in the top canopy include Sam (Artocarps chaplasha), Amari (Amoora wallichi), Sopas (Mcheliai spp. Fresh, free and honest thoughts about travel & life delivered to your inbox. A Quick Guide from Guwahati to Shillong to Cherrapunjee, Hornbill Festival, Nagaland – A Comprehensive Guide on What, When & How, Best Northeast India Travel Guide – Things to Know Before You Go (FAQs Answered), Thenzawl – Chasing the Clouds and Waterfalls in Mizoram, Chausath Yogini Temple Morena – Looking for the Esoteric in Mitawali, Trip to Mana Village – the Last Village of India, Kedarnath Trek and Yatra – Where, What & How? Diet and feeding ecology of the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) in a tropical forest fragment of Northeast India. this photos are perfectly clicked..! But an extensive expansion of tea gardens and human settlement fragmented the forest and the reserve became isolated from the foothills. FRP 37/97/20. The classification, however, is still subject to debate. Did you like the post? ), Tora (Alpinia allughas), Kaupat (Phrynium imbricatum), and Sorat (Laported cremulata). Wow I did not know Assam has a big Gibbon sanctuary as well. They are protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. It is the only sanctuary in India named after a gibbon due to its distinction for containing the densest gibbon populations in Assam. Gibbon Wildlife sanctuary is important also for these reasons : 1. Assam is naturally endowed with rich wildlife. The western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is distributed across the seven northeastern states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram, whereas the eastern hoolock gibbon (H. leuconedys) occurs only in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and a small fragment of Assam. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range. No vehicles are allowed inside the sanctuary. Here, the landscape is as varied as the culture. The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is actually an isolated forest track near the Assam-Nagaland border set amidst the tea gardens and small villages. The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the Hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the Nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. During and after the monsoon, the forest becomes full of leeches. The Gibbon survey was conducted in six reserve forests at Sadiya range in the district, but the Eastern Hoolock … It is a land full of surprises.... Thenzawl is known to be the handloom centre of Mizoram. Charges for DSLR Camera is INR 500 extra. Presence of fewer young than reported in earlier studies signals a grim future for these gibbons unless strict conservation measures are undertaken. The taxonomy of the hoolock gibbon has recently been significantly revised. Borah M(1), Devi A(2), Kumar A(3). ), Houka bet (Calamus spp. I don’t know much about gibbons or Assam, so a wonderful read. Pin it for a later read! It receives 249 cm (98 in) of rainfall on average per year. [3], Protected area of evergreen forest in Assam, India, List of species in the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, "Occurrence records of the Bengal Slow Loris (, Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hoollongapar_Gibbon_Sanctuary&oldid=1007657627, Nature conservation organisations based in India, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Articles containing Assamese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 February 2021, at 07:07. Also – how much was the guide? Tucked in a corner of Upper Assam in Bherjan survives a small population of about 35 Western Hoolock Gibbons (Hoolock hoolock).Their lowland evergreen forests have been wiped out and these apes are marooned in an island of tamul or areca nut trees (Areca catechu) and some high canopy trees hemmed in by villages. We conducted a survey of the distribution and population status of the eastern hoolock gibbon Hoolock leuconedys in non-protected fragmented forest areas of the Lower Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, India, during September 2010–June 2011. Alternatively, you can stay at Jorhat town. Cost of Guide is around Rs.500/-. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Hollonghopper Gibbon Sanctuary got its status in 1997 and is home to … Even if you do not spot any wildlife, the walk below the canopy of the trees will be quite satisfying. The western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock) is a primate from the gibbon family, Hylobatidae. Last year I was traveling from the dibrugarh to go to guwahati and I believe I had crossed jorhat. I dont think that you will require leech guard at this time of the year. [3] It receives 249 cm (98 in) of rainfall on average per year. "It is our prime duty to save this beautiful animal from extinction," said Flago. In the early 1900s, artificial regeneration was used to a develop well-stocked forest, resulting in the site's rich biodiversity. The Sanctuary derives from a patch of forest once part of the Hollongapar Reserve Forest in the civil district of Jorhat in Assam, India. you just give me an new destination to explore nearby. So it is essential to take a guide and an armed guard with every group that enters the forest. [3][4], The tea gardens include Katonibari, Murmurai, Chenijan, Koliapani, Meleng, Kakojan, Dihavelleoguri, Dihingapar, Kothalguri, Dissoi and Hoolonguri. Study by leading primatologist Dilip Chetry and others has warned that without any immediate conservation and management intervention, Eastern hoolock gibbons will be extinct in … Hi! Thanks for getting in touch. 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