Explore Pakke Tiger Reserve 3Days, 2Nights

Located on the border with Assam and covering an area of 862sq km, Pakke Tiger Reserve was formerly part of the Khellong Forest Division, and was declared a game sanctuary in 1977. The sanctuary was later declared a tiger reserve in 2002. For a number of years, this relatively new tiger reserve witnessed rampant poaching, but with the commendable initiatives of the forest department and the local communities, the situation has now improved a lot.

 

In September 2006, the heads of 16 villages within the reserve area passed a resolution that listed penalties for wildlife violations – a decision that was followed up with villagers helping the forest department in keeping strict vigil in the reserve. This innovative strategy, one of the first of its kind in India, is a marked departure from conventional top-down conservation practices. The emphasis here is on the local village chiefs, the gaon burahs (village elders), of the Nyishi tribe, who play an influential role in the protection of the jungle and its inhabitants as well as in persuading people to conserve forest resources.

 

Pakke Tiger Camp  is situated on a hilltop, 21 kms from Balipara, in the Seijosa area of Arunachal. An extension of the Nameri forests of Assam, Pakke is completely untrod wilderness. On one side of river Pakke is the reserve forest area where this camp is located, while on the other side is the core area of the forest where tigers, leopards, wild elephants, gaurs and other animals are found in abundance. This is also a bird watcher's paradise. 4 varieties of Hornbills are seen here, and the local Nyishi tribe is actively involved in Hornbill conservation with help from the Nature Conservation Foundation. This camp is also managed by the Nyishi community. The earnings from the camp makes the community less dependent on the forest and thus helps in conservation.

Basic amenities and quite rustic - the camp has no dearth of care. The huts are comfortable, food is quite elaborate and tasty.

With multi-hued skies that go from orange to bright blue to purple as the day passes; gurgling streams and rivers meandering through the area; and the constant chirruping of birds, Pakke makes a superb getaway from the hustle-bustle of city life. In addition to undertaking jeep safaris and engaging in birdwatching, visitors can simply sit back and unwind in the reserve’s beautiful surroundings. This might, in fact, be one of the most fulfilling parts of your stay in Pakke.

 

Arrival in Guwahati Airport/Railway Station. After that you will be taken on a 6-7 hrs ride  towards Assam-Arunachal border to locate the Pakke Tiger Reserve Camp . 

Overnight in Pakke. 

A forest walk in the reserve accompanied by jeep safari to soothe your hectic nerve. Spot migratory birds, hornbill , endangered white-winged wood duck , col-lared and long-tailed broadbills, white-browed shortwing, yellow-bellied flycatcher-warbler, crow-billed drongo, emerald cuckoo, ibisbill, and grey peacock-pheasant.

Enjoy bonfire in the evening. 

Ovenight in Pakke 

 

Checkout from Pakke Tiger Camp and head to your next destination.