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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Reopens for 2025–26 Season as Jeep Safaris Resume

Community engagement underpins the season’s start.

Overview

  • Environment and Forest Minister Chandramohan Patowary led Thursday’s inauguration, joined by senior Forest Department officials and local dignitaries.
  • More than 10 km of tourist routes have been repaired and opened for safaris this season.
  • Officials say arrangements prioritize tourist safety and comfort while minimizing disturbance to wildlife, with visitors urged to follow prescribed guidelines.
  • After the opening, the minister addressed Mayong residents and Eco Development Committees on Forest Department community development projects.
  • The sanctuary, renowned for its high density of one-horned rhinoceros, offers rich grassland–wetland biodiversity for visitors.