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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Reopens for 2026-27 Tourism Season in Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has reopened, welcoming visitors for the 2026-27 tourism season. The popular rhino habitat is now open to tourists after a period of closure.
Assam’s renowned Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has officially reopened for the 2026-27 tourism season, marking a significant boost for the state’s wildlife tourism sector. The sanctuary, located in the western part of the state, is famed for its large population of Indian one‑horned rhinoceroses and diverse birdlife.
The reopening follows a period of maintenance and conservation work aimed at improving visitor facilities and protecting the sanctuary’s fragile ecosystem. Officials have indicated that the sanctuary will operate under enhanced safety protocols to ensure a safe experience for both wildlife and visitors.
Tourists can now plan visits to Pobitora as part of their Assam itinerary, with the state tourism department encouraging responsible wildlife tourism to support local communities and conservation efforts.
The reopening follows a period of maintenance and conservation work aimed at improving visitor facilities and protecting the sanctuary’s fragile ecosystem. Officials have indicated that the sanctuary will operate under enhanced safety protocols to ensure a safe experience for both wildlife and visitors.
Tourists can now plan visits to Pobitora as part of their Assam itinerary, with the state tourism department encouraging responsible wildlife tourism to support local communities and conservation efforts.