Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Plan your visit · Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary

Prepare well.
Leave a lighter footprint.

Everything you need to prepare for a day or two in Bornadi’s river, grassland and forest.

How to reach

About 150 km
from Guwahati airport

Approximate road distances from Assam Forest Department information. Check road conditions before you set out.

  1. By air

    Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati — approximately 150 km, continuing by road.

  2. From Mangaldoi

    Approximately 70 km by road.

  3. From Tezpur

    Approximately 120 km by road.

  4. From Orang

    Approximately 140 km by road — a natural pairing with a visit to Orang National Park.

Around Bornadi

Extend your
journey

Places listed by the Udalguri district administration near the sanctuary.

Picnic spot · River

Bhairabkunda

A scenic river spot on the Assam–Bhutan border, popular for day outings.

Landscape

Tea estates

The foothill tea gardens of Udalguri frame the drive towards the sanctuary.

Heritage

Sri Sri Basudev Mandir

A revered religious site in Udalguri district.

Heritage

Mahamuni Devalaya & Atrimuni Ashram

Religious and historic places listed by the district administration.

Personalized visit

Shape your time.
Keep Bornadi wild.

Share what draws you here and how you prefer to move. The planner will arrange a suggested visit using Bornadi’s published experiences and visitor guidance.

The plan is advisory. Contact the sanctuary before travelling to confirm current access, timings, fees and arrangements.

What interests you?

Choose one or more.

How much time do you have?

Tell us about walking distance, rest breaks, step-free access needs, or a slower pace. The sanctuary must confirm actual access.

Visit enquiry

Tell us your dates. The sanctuary will guide the rest.

Send your visit details straight to the sanctuary. Your email app opens with the enquiry ready to send; the sanctuary replies with current arrangements for safaris, entry and stays.

8876047366bornodiwildlife@gmail.com
Experiences of interest

Visitor essentials

Before you
go

Timings and entry

Call 8876047366 or email bornodiwildlife@gmail.com before you travel for current visiting hours and entry guidance.

Safari and guided access

Jeep safaris, nature walks and birdwatching are arranged with the sanctuary. Contact ahead with your dates and group size.

Permits and fees

Ask the sanctuary about any permits or entry fees that apply to your visit.

Where to stay

The sanctuary can advise on stays in the surrounding Udalguri area.

What to carry

Ready for sun, rain and uneven ground

  1. 01Neutral, breathable layers
  2. 02Sturdy closed footwear
  3. 03Refillable water bottle
  4. 04Sun and rain protection
  5. 05Binoculars and a field notebook
  6. 06Personal medication

Responsible tourism

The sanctuary comes first

  1. 01Follow authorised instructions and marked access
  2. 02Keep noise low and give wildlife space
  3. 03Never feed, call or pursue animals
  4. 04Carry out every item you bring in
  5. 05Avoid single-use plastic where possible
  6. 06Respect nearby communities and livelihoods

Suggested only

Build around your
available time

Suggested itineraries to shape your time. Contact the sanctuary to tailor them to your visit.

01 · Half-day

A first reading of Bornadi

  • — Orientation and habitat introduction
  • — Guided wildlife experience
  • — River landscape pause

02 · 1 day

Grassland to river

  • — Early birdwatching
  • — Habitat and conservation interpretation
  • — Afternoon landscape experience

03 · 2 days

The wider foothill story

  • — Bornadi habitat exploration
  • — Wildlife and photography sessions
  • — Tea garden and nearby landscape extension
Contact the sanctuary