Panidihing Bird Sanctuary
পানীদিহিং পক্ষী অভয়াৰণ্য
A wetland reserve on the Brahmaputra where large numbers of geese, ducks and storks winter in the cold season.
Panidihing Bird Sanctuary lies in the wetland where the Brahmaputra meets the Disang River, about 20 km north of Sivasagar. It covers about 34 square km, with around 260 recorded bird species. From November to March, large flocks of bar-headed geese, ruddy shelducks and other migratory birds winter here, and you may also see lesser adjutant storks and Asian openbill storks. Facilities are simple, so it is recommended to hire a local guide or arrange a visit through the forestry department. Birdwatching is best early in the morning, and you should bring your own binoculars. In the rainy season the wetland is often flooded, so it is not advisable to visit then.
Opening hours
Early morning to evening (winter is best)
Nearby sights
- Tai Ahom Museum
- Sivadol and Sivasagar Tank
- Ajan Pir Dargah
- Rang Ghar
- Talatal Ghar
- Rudrasagar Siva Doul
- Joysagar Tank and temples
- Namdang Stone Bridge