wildlife And World Heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in Assam

Tourism in assam is predominantly nature based is a well established fact.its many national parks sanctuaries reserves and the wildlife that inhabit them are what draws visitors to the state eastwards of the chickens neck [the Siliguri corridor that connects the seven sister state with the rest of india.]. the forest constitute about 35% of the total geographical area of the state effectively making it a biodiversity hub. the Brahmaputra is the potent lifeblood that sustain this large  ecosystem. Assam has five national parks which 2.51% of the state landmass and 18 wildlife sanctuaries which make for 1.88% of its geographical area among these Kaziranga National park and Manas National park are world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO. Kaziranga is the largest protected area in the state with an area of 858.98 sq km followed by manas national park with 500sq km. Nameri Dibru saikhowa national park are fairly large as well with a total area of 200sq km 340 sq km respectively .Rajib gandhi orang national park is the smallest national park just 78.81 sq km. Sonai rupai is the largest and Garamphani is the smallest wildlife sanctuarie.the proposed karbi angling is due to become the largest sanctuaries after  its inception. these jungles are homes of about 180 mammal species.but pride of the place belongs to the great indian one horned RHINOCEROS.

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