Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary

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Location: Roa, Tripura, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour

In the Panisagar Sub-division of North Tripura district, the Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary is located. Covering an area of 0.86 square kilometers (0.33 sq mi), Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary is a small wildlife sanctuary. With several species of birds, primates, reptiles, etcRowa Wildlife encounters you. Throughout the year, this National Park is easily accessible to tourists. For study by botanists, it presents ample scope. More than 150 species of birds, wild beasts, and primates are harbored by it. For tall trees with thick undergrowth, the site was originally chosen, which was assiduously protected by some ‘Khasi’ tribal families for the cultivation of pan. For a multitude of birds, this also provided a perching place. For its rich growth of medicinal herbs, fodder, orchids, and other horticultural plants, the sanctuary is also famed

Attraction

Approximately 20 % of the area, Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary has a large wetland, hydrophytes’ association of ferns and water plants occur on the edges of the water bodies. The habitat needs of the migratory waterfowl and residential aquatic fauna are all essential. In the agglomeration of various monocots and dicots, herbs, shrubs, climbers, lichen, ferns, and regeneration of underground bulbs and rhizomes, the heterogeneous mixture of ground flora is indicated. In the Sanctuary, the canopy density varies from 0.70 to 0.80. For migratory birds like lesser whistling teals.

History

For nature lovers and photographers, Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise in Tripura and is among the most popular tourist destinations in town. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary was originally a forest, which was considered a natural heritage spot. To protect its inhabitants, it was later converted into a sanctuary. The wildlife sanctuary is home to a wide variety of medicinal plants and reptiles as well, rich in flora and fauna.

Inside/Outside Views

One can enjoy the best of nature from there as the place is full of greenery all over. There is also an amazing botanical garden that attracts nature lovers and tourists.

Opening Hours

Thursday Closed

Friday 10 AM–5 PM

Saturday 10 AM–5 PM

Sunday 10 AM–5 PM

Monday 10 AM–5 PM

Tuesday 10 AM–5 PM

Wednesday 10 AM–5 PM

Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee is needed.

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How to Reach

By Air: For air connectivity, Dharmanagar has to depend upon Aizawl Airport. Which is located in Mizoram about 83 km away from the town. Another one is The Agartala Airport, which is more than 160 km away from Dharmanagar. Kumbhirgram Airport is another airport that can be used to reach Dharmanagar, it is located 88 km away. From the airports, one can take buses or cabs to reach their desired place.

By Train: As the town has a railway station, it is easier to reach Dharmanagar by train. The primary railway station is The Dharmanagar Railway Station, in the North Tripura district and it is also the oldest railway station in the state. From the station, passengers can take a cab or bus to reach their desired place.

By Road: Across the state of Tripura, roads help to connect the different districts as also with towns and districts of neighboring states like Assam and Mizoram. Dharmanagar and Agartala help transport passengers with ease, there are long distances that ply between places like Dharmanagar and Guwahati. Operated by private carriers, there are AC sleepers and non-AC buses. There are also available cabs for tourists.