National Park · Assam
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Riverine island park in Upper Assam known for feral horses, river dolphins and rare birds.
Quick facts
- Best season
- November – April
- Duration
- 1–2 days
- Altitude
- ≈110 m
- Nearest town
- Tinsukia / Guijan (Tinsukia & Dibrugarh)
- Permit
- No permit; forest entry and boat fees apply.
About Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a riverine wilderness bounded by the Brahmaputra, the Lohit and the Dibru rivers near Tinsukia. Much of it is a shifting island of grassland, semi-evergreen forest and sandbars, explored not by jeep but by motorboat and on foot. It is a biosphere reserve and an Important Bird Area, with more than 350 recorded bird species including the endangered white-winged wood duck and the black-breasted parrotbill, a grassland specialist.
The park is famous for its feral horses, descended from cavalry animals that escaped during World War II, which roam the open grassland in small herds. On the rivers, look for the endangered Ganges river dolphin surfacing in deep channels. Wild buffalo, hoolock gibbons and capped langurs also occur.
Boat trips start from Guijan Ghat, about 10 km from Tinsukia, and visit sandbanks, villages and the famous Maguri Motapung beel, a wetland on the park's edge known for winter waterfowl. It pairs perfectly with Dehing Patkai's rainforest in an Upper Assam itinerary.
How to reach Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Guijan Ghat is about 10 km from Tinsukia and 50 km from Dibrugarh airport. New Tinsukia is the nearest major railway station.
Tours that include Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Things to do
EasyRiver Dolphin SpottingLook for the endangered Ganges river dolphin — Assam's state aquatic animal — from a quiet boat.
EasyBirdwatching in AssamFrom Bengal floricans to greater adjutants and white-winged wood ducks — over 900 species across Assam.
EasyBrahmaputra River CruiseSunset cruises at Guwahati or multi-day river voyages on one of the world's great rivers.
Places near Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park FAQs
How do you explore Dibru-Saikhowa?
Mainly by motorboat from Guijan Ghat, with guided walks on river islands. There are no jeep safaris like Kaziranga.
Are the wild horses really wild?
They are feral horses descended from army horses that escaped during World War II and now live freely in the grasslands.
Can I see river dolphins here?
Yes, Ganges river dolphins are regularly seen in the deeper channels of the Brahmaputra and Lohit, especially in winter.
Facts checked against: en.wikipedia.org · assamtourism.gov.in. Conditions change — verify timings and permits before travel.