Kamlang Tiger Reserve

Kamlang Tiger Reserve is a protected tiger reserve located near Wakro in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh. Spread over about 783 sq km in the Mishmi Hills and named after the Kamlang River, it was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1989 and notified as India's 50th tiger reserve in 2016. Known for dense tropical forests, the scenic Glow Lake, and rich biodiversity including tigers, elephants and diverse birdlife, it is a notable wildlife destination in Northeast India.

Visitors can expect dense tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Mishmi Hills, traversed by the Kamlang River and its tributaries. The reserve offers wildlife viewing, birdwatching and guided nature walks through remote forest trails. The scenic Glow Lake (Kamlai Lake) inside the reserve is a key attraction accessible by trekking. Sightings may include tigers, elephants, leopards, hoolock gibbons and diverse birds, though sightings are not guaranteed. Basic forest rest house accommodation and guided treks are available.

Originally established as Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary in 1989, the area was carved out from Lang River Reserve Forest. It was declared as a Tiger Reserve in 2016, becoming the 50th Tiger Reserve of India. Named after the Kamlang River which flows through the reserve, it covers an area of about 783 sq km in the Mishmi Hills.

The reserve lies in the traditional landscape of the Mishmi tribes, particularly the Kaman Mishmi community around Wakro. The surrounding villages maintain cultural connections to the forest, and the area is valued for its biodiversity and natural heritage within Arunachal Pradesh.