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Morigaon district, near Guwahati, Assam

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Pobitora has the highest density of one-horned rhinos in the world and is the closest place to Guwahati to see them, about an hour and a half away. Safari timings, rough costs, distance and the best time to go.

Updated 9 November 2026

One-horned rhino in the grassland of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
Where
Morigaon district, Assam
Distance
About 40–50 km from Guwahati, 1.5 hours by road
Timings
About 7 am–4 pm; jeep safaris through the day, elephant rides early morning
Entry fee
About ₹50 for Indians; jeep and elephant safaris charged separately
Permit
None; carry photo ID
Best time
November–March (closed in the monsoon)
Time needed
Half a day, or a day trip from Guwahati
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Pobitora is a small wildlife sanctuary in Morigaon district with the highest density of one-horned rhinos anywhere in the world. At about an hour and a half from Guwahati, it is the easiest place to see rhinos if you don't have time for Kaziranga.

What it's like

The sanctuary is mostly wet grassland and shallow water bodies, so rhinos are usually easy to spot in the open, along with wild buffalo and plenty of water birds in winter. It is much smaller and quieter than Kaziranga, and a single safari covers most of it.

Safaris

Jeep safaris run through the day, roughly 7 am to 3 pm, and elephant rides go early in the morning and early afternoon. Rates change and sources disagree, so confirm at the forest office or book through an operator. Slots fill quickly from November to February.

How to reach

Pobitora is 40–50 km east of Guwahati, about an hour and a half by car. Leave early to reach for the first safari, and you can be back in Guwahati by lunch. The sanctuary closes in the monsoon; November to March is the best time.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: questions travellers ask

How far is Pobitora from Guwahati?

About 40–50 km, roughly an hour and a half by road.

What is the entry fee for Pobitora?

About ₹50 for Indian visitors, with jeep and elephant safaris charged separately. Confirm current rates at the forest office.

Pobitora or Kaziranga: which is better?

Kaziranga is larger and more varied, with tigers, elephants and four ranges. Pobitora is the better choice for a quick rhino sighting on a day trip from Guwahati.

When is Pobitora open?

From about November to April. It closes in the monsoon.

Sources

Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.

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