Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected wildlife sanctuary located near Dimakuchi in Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam, on the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas along the Indo-Bhutan border. Notified in 1980 and covering 26.22 sq km, it is notable for conserving rare and endangered species such as the hispid hare and pygmy hog, along with elephants, tigers, leopards and diverse birds in a mosaic of grassland and semi-evergreen forest.

Visitors can expect a quiet, forested sanctuary with grasslands, semi-evergreen patches and wetlands at the Himalayan foothills. The area is accessed via forest trails and watch towers for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Sightings may include hispid hare, pygmy hog, wild boar, elephants, deer and pheasants. Facilities are basic, with a forest rest house and guide assistance, offering a low-impact nature experience rather than developed safari infrastructure.

Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1980 with an area of 26.22 sq km, Bornadi was established specifically for the conservation of the endangered hispid hare (Caprolagus hispidus) and pygmy hog (Porcula salvania), both highly threatened species of the Himalayan foothills grasslands.