About Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary
Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast protected area covering 4,149 sq km in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh, surrounding the town of Anini in the Eastern Himalayas. Notified in 1991, it is one of India's largest wildlife sanctuaries and a biodiversity hotspot. Notable for its altitudinal range from about 1,800 m to over 5,000 m, it harbors rare species such as Mishmi takin, red goral, musk deer and diverse birdlife amid dense forests and alpine meadows.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a remote, high-altitude Himalayan wilderness with dense temperate and alpine forests, snow-capped peaks, rivers and grasslands around Anini. The sanctuary is largely undisturbed with limited tourist infrastructure. Exploration is typically through guided nature walks and trekking along forest trails for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Sightings are rare and require patience. Facilities are basic, and access requires permits and a guide.
Key highlights
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One of India's largest wildlife sanctuaries covering 4,149 sq km in the Eastern Himalayas
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Habitat for rare and endangered species including Mishmi takin, red goral, musk deer, gongshan muntjac and Asiatic black bear
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Rich bird diversity with Himalayan and high-altitude species
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Dramatic altitudinal gradient from subtropical forests to alpine meadows and snow peaks