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It is on the south east of East Siang. The sanctuary spans an area
of 190 sq km (73.35 sq miles) in East Siang district. It is covered by
tropical evergreen forests, semi-evergreen forests and sub-tropical
forests and savannah type of grasslands. Ttributaries of rivers Siang
and Sibiya are flowing through the sanctuary.
Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is a home for different
species of plants, trees, birds and wild animals. Floristic
combination of the sanctuary in clued different species of plants
and trees etc. Wild Animals found in the sanctuary include both the
species of herbivorous and carnivorous animals such as Cheetal, hog
deer, sambhar, Nilgai, wild boar, water buffalos, leopard, panther,
langur and elephants. Other important wild animals found in the
sanctuary are leopard, civet cat, leopard cat, sambar, barking deer,
hog deer, rhesus macaque, wild boar, porcupine, stripped squirrel,
pangolin and jackal etc.
The DEWS is a home to the species of resident birds and a haven to
different species of migrating birds such as waterfowl etc.
Ornithologists recorded occurrence of different species of
endangered aquatic birds such as bear s pochard, Indian skimmer,
spot-billed pelican, lesser adjutant, lesser whistling teal,
black-bellied tern, vulture and the darter etc. Reptiles found in
the sanctuary include about 100 species of Pisces turtle, water
monitor lizards and pythons. Marine biologists spotted occurrence of
Gangetic dolphins also in the Siang River flowing through the
sanctuary.
The DEWS is open throughout the year. But the best time to visit the
sanctuary is during the period of December to February. Visitors can
have spectacular view of different wild animals and birds in the
sanctuary. Visitors are advised to get in touch with officials of
the sanctuary for complete information on entry timings and fee etc.
Visitors can avail the accommodation facilities provided in the
Circuit House at Pasighat near the sanctuary. Visitors are advised
to get in touch with the authorities of the sanctuary about
accommodation, tariff and other facilities.
Getting There
Tezu is linked with the adjacent
state Assam by road. Nearest bus station is at Tinsukia located at Tinsukia
Township. From this point Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS)
buses ply connecting Tinsukia and Tezu. Tezu is not connected with railway
as of now. The nearest railway station is at Murkongselek which is linked to
Delhi and Kolkata.
Tezu Airport has had
no scheduled services operating.
Dibrugarh Airport, also
known as Mohanbari Airport, located at Mohanbari is the nearest airport to
Tezu. From there taxi or
bus is always available.
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