About Sasoni Merbil Wetland
Sasoni Merbil Wetland is a natural wetland and eco-tourism destination located at Sasoni near Naharkatia in Dibrugarh district, Assam. Spread over a large water body surrounded by villages, tea gardens and lowland vegetation, it is known for its scenic landscape and rich birdlife including migratory species. Developed as an eco-tourism project, it offers boating and birdwatching and serves as a tranquil nature retreat in Upper Assam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, calm wetland with open water, marshy edges and surrounding greenery, tea gardens and rural settlements. The area offers views of water birds and migratory birds, traditional fishing activities, and simple eco-tourism infrastructure such as country boats for boating, earthen embankments and viewing points. The environment is quiet and natural, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and bird observation.
Key highlights
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Large natural wetland near Naharkatia in Upper Assam
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Rich birdlife including resident and winter migratory birds
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Boating on the wetland in traditional boats
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Scenic rural landscape surrounded by tea gardens and villages
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Eco-tourism project developed for nature-based tourism
History of Sasoni Merbil Wetland
Sasoni Merbil is a natural wetland that has been developed as Sasoni Merbil Eco-Tourism Project by the Government of Assam to promote community-based eco-tourism and conservation of wetland biodiversity in Dibrugarh district.
Culture & Context
The wetland is closely linked to the rural life of surrounding Assamese communities, including traditional fishing and agriculture, and reflects the natural heritage and village landscape of Upper Assam.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Dibrugarh Airport (Mohanbari Airport), about 45-55 km away. From the airport, hire taxi via Dibrugarh-Naharkatia road to reach the wetland. |
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