About Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest reserve located about 32 km from Ziro in Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 1995 and covering 337 sq km in the Eastern Himalayas at altitudes of 1,200 to 3,000 metres, it is known for its pristine subtropical and alpine forests, diverse flora including silver fir, bamboo and rhododendrons, and fauna such as clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear and mithun. It is a biodiversity hotspot for nature and trekking visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dense, undisturbed forests of bamboo, ferns, silver fir and rhododendrons with mist-covered valleys, alpine meadows and streams including the Pange and Talley rivers. Access is via road from Ziro to Pange entry point followed by trekking on forest trails. Wildlife sightings are elusive but birdwatching is rewarding. Basic forest rest houses exist at Pange and Talley, with viewpoints over the valley and opportunities for guided nature walks, photography and camping in designated areas.
Key highlights
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337 sq km protected area in the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot
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Pristine subtropical, temperate and alpine forests with silver fir, bamboo, ferns and rhododendrons
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Habitat for clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear, wild boar, mithun and diverse bird species