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Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary
Situated close to the Myanmar (Burma) border in the picturesque north eastern State of Nagaland, the Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary boasts rich flora and fauna. The sanctuary lies in the Pungro circle headquarters and is spread over an area of 642 ha. It receives high rainfall and is home to rare species.
The area is covered with hills, high ridges, deep gorges and narrow valleys. Because of this variation in altitude, vegetation is equally varied. The forest is tropical to sub-tropical. Because of heavy rainfall, the forests are full of undergrowth.
More than a dozen species of ferns and orchids are found in this district. Rhododendrons are found flowering pleasantly in March-April. Plenty of dalchini and tejpatta are found scattered in the area.
Animals: Tiger, hoolock gibbon, panther, jungle cat, Himalayan bear, bison, sambar, barking deer, wild boar and slender loris.
Birds: Indian horn bill, tragopan pheasant, grey pheasant, jungle fowl, green pigeon and doves
Best Time to Travel: November to February
How to get there
By air: Kohima is the nearest airport
By road: Kohima is linked to Guwahati in Assam by the NH 39. One can easily reach the sanctuary from Kohima by road. Once in Kohima, one can take a bus or taxi.
Railhead: Nagaland does not possess well-laid rail lines. As the rail lines do not connect all of Nagaland, one can only reach the sanctuary by road. The closest railway station is located at Dimapur.
Where to stay Circuit House and PWD Inspection Bungalow are available.
Note: Domestic tourists visiting Nagaland require to obtain Inner Line Permits issued by the Deputy Resident Commissioner at Nagaland House, Delhi, Kolkata and Assistant Resident Commissioner, Shillong; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur; Deputy Commissioner, Kohima and Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung. A permit fee of Rs. 5.00 is realised from each applicant. Detailed information can be had from the Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima.
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