- Where
- Near Mariani, Jorhat district, Assam
- Distance
- About 20 km from Jorhat; about 90–100 km from Kaziranga (Kohora)
- Timings
- Roughly 7 am to 4 pm; early morning is best for gibbons
- Entry fee
- Small entry fee for Indians, higher for foreigners, plus guide and camera charges
- Permit
- Entry tickets at the gate
- Best time
- October–April
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is a small reserve of tall hollong trees near Jorhat, set up to protect the western hoolock gibbon, the only ape found in India. Family groups move through the canopy and call loudly in the early morning. Capped langurs, slow lorises and many birds also live here.
Visiting
Walks are on foot with a forest guide, which is the best way to find the gibbons by their calls. Go as early as possible, wear quiet clothes in muted colours and keep your voice down. A railway line runs through the sanctuary, which you may cross on the walk.
How to reach
The sanctuary is about 20 km from Jorhat, the nearest airport, and about 90–100 km east of Kaziranga. It makes a good half-day stop between Kaziranga and Majuli or Sivasagar.
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary: questions travellers ask
Which gibbon lives in Hollongapar?
The western hoolock gibbon, India's only ape.
What is the best time to see gibbons?
Early morning, when they are active and calling.
How far is Hollongapar from Kaziranga?
About 90–100 km, roughly 2 hours by road.
Do I need a guide?
Yes. Walks in the sanctuary are with a forest guide.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
