About Maguri-Motapung Beel
Maguri-Motapung Beel is a large natural wetland complex near Motapung and Guijan villages in Tinsukia District, Assam, adjacent to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Formed by the Dibru River and connected to the Brahmaputra floodplain, it comprises interconnected beels and marshes. Recognized as an Important Bird Area, it is notable for rich avian diversity, grassland habitat, and scenic wetland landscape supporting local fishing communities and eco-tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast open wetland with shallow lakes, marshes and grasslands on the edge of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. The area offers extensive birdwatching opportunities with resident and migratory waterbirds, views of the Dibru River and distant forest, small wooden boats for navigating channels, and quiet natural surroundings with fishing activities and village landscapes near Guijan Ghat.
Key highlights
- 01
Important Bird Area with over 300 bird species including migratory waterfowl
- 02
Large natural wetland complex connected to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
- 03
Scenic grassland and marsh habitat ideal for birdwatching and photography
- 04
Traditional boat rides through beel channels from Guijan Ghat
- 05
Proximity to Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and Brahmaputra floodplain
History of Maguri-Motapung Beel
The beel system was formed by the changing course of the Dibru River, particularly after the 1950 Assam earthquake which altered Brahmaputra tributaries. It has long supported local fishing communities. In 2020, the wetland was affected by the Baghjan oil and gas blowout, drawing attention to its ecological sensitivity and conservation importance.
Culture & Context
The beel sustains livelihoods of local fishing and farming communities around Motapung and Guijan villages. It is valued as a community fishing ground and as an Important Bird Area that supports eco-tourism and nature education in Upper Assam.
Route
| By air |
|---|