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North Bank Landscape Elephant Reserve
North Bank Landscape Elephant Reserve is one of India’s newest elephant conservation landscapes, created under Project Elephant to secure elephant habitats along the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The reserve integrates protected areas, reserve forests and elephant corridors into a single landscape-level management unit, ensuring long-term conservation of elephants and other wildlife in the Eastern Himalayan foothills.
Location
The reserve extends across parts of Sonitpur, Biswanath and Udalguri districts of Assam along the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. It forms an ecological link between the forests of Arunachal Pradesh and the floodplain ecosystems of Assam.
Brief History
The Government of Assam notified the North Bank Landscape Elephant Reserve in 2023 under Project Elephant. The reserve was created by integrating important elephant habitats and corridors to strengthen conservation across the Brahmaputra’s north bank.
Description
- State: Assam
- Notification Year: 2023
- Total Area: Approximately 3,200 sq km
- Biogeographic Zone: North-East India
- Landscape: Brahmaputra North Bank–Eastern Himalayan Foothills
Protected Areas
- Orang National Park (Tiger Reserve)
- Nameri Tiger Reserve
- Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Important adjoining Reserve Forests and Elephant Corridors
Landscape & Forest Types
The reserve contains tropical semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, riverine forests, grasslands and alluvial floodplain habitats. Seasonal flooding of the Brahmaputra shapes the ecology of the landscape, while the Himalayan foothills provide higher ground used by elephants during the monsoon.
Flora
Dominant vegetation includes Hollong, Nahor, Sal, Simul, Bamboo, Cane, riverine grasslands and numerous wetland plant communities.
Fauna
- Asian Elephant
- Bengal Tiger
- Leopard
- Clouded Leopard
- Gaur
- Wild Water Buffalo
- Sambar
- Hog Deer
- Barking Deer
- Great Hornbill
- Hoolock Gibbon
- More than 350 bird species
Elephant Conservation
The reserve was established to secure elephant movement across the Brahmaputra north bank by protecting key migration routes between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It also aims to reduce habitat fragmentation and mitigate human–elephant conflict through landscape-level management.
Weather
- Summer: 22–34°C
- Winter: 10–22°C
- Average Annual Rainfall: 2,500–3,500 mm
Best Time to Visit
November to April offers the best opportunities for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
How to Reach
- Nearest Airports: Tezpur and Guwahati
- Nearest Railway Stations: Rangapara North and Tezpur (nearest railheads)
- By Road: Accessible via National Highway 15 from Tezpur, Biswanath Chariali and Udalguri.
Where to Stay
- Forest Rest Houses managed by the Assam Forest Department (subject to prior permission)
- Government-approved eco-tourism accommodation near Orang National Park and Nameri Tiger Reserve
Nearby Attractions
- Orang Tiger Reserve
- Nameri Tiger Reserve
- Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bhalukpong
- Pakke Tiger Reserve (Arunachal Pradesh)
Did You Know?
North Bank Landscape Elephant Reserve was created to protect one of the last large, connected elephant landscapes along the Brahmaputra’s north bank, improving habitat connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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Last Updated: August 2026