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Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
 Situated in South Tripura District it is 18 kms away from the sub-divisional town of Belonia and is connected with Agartala by a state highway. It can be approached either from Belonia in the south or from Sonamura in the northern side. The sanctuary has an area of 197.7 sq. kms. In this sanctuary there are patches of virgin forests which are rich in rare vegetation. Indian Gaur (Bison) is an attraction of this sanctuary. Apart from it, there are varieties of birds, Deer, Hooklock Gibbon,Golden Langur, Capped Langur, Pheasants and many other animals and reptiles. Bison is the main attraction in this sanctuary, in addition to the resident and migratory birds.
The Flora
Forest types of the sanctuary are classified mainly into four types. The sanctuary has Tropical Semi Evergreen Forest, East Himalayan lower Bhabar sal, Moist mixed deciduous Forest and Savanah wood land. One species of Bamboo Oxtenanthera Nigrocilliate locally known as Kaillai is found in abundance at this place, leaves of which are liked by Bison. This bamboo is said be endemic.
The vegetation of the Sanctuary is unique through out its area. There are numbers of tree species, herb, Shrubs, climbers, grass etc. in the Trishna Sanctuary Tripura. There are 230 nos of trees species 400 nos herbs, 110. Nos shrubs and 150 nos climbers available in the Sanctuary. Among the floral diversity there are good nos of species of having medicinal value. Kurcha, Tulsi, Vasak, Sarpaganda, Rudraksha, Bel, Chirata, Kalamegh etc. are medicinal plants available in plenty.
The Fauna
The Trishna Sanctuary is diverse in flora and fauna stock. The sanctuary is famous for Bison locally known as Gaba and home to several species of Primates. Some of the species found here are -
Bos gaurus (Indian Bison), Trachypithecus phayrie(Spectacle langur), Hylobates hoolock (Hoolock Gibbon), Macacca mulatta (Lalmukh Bandar), Trachypithecus pileatus (Capped Langur), Sus scrofa (Wild boar), Felis chaus (Wild cat), Panthera pardus (Leopard).
The Birds
 Several bird species are found inside the sanctuary. A few of then are - Pheasant tailed Jacana, Red Jungle Fowl, White breasted king Fisher, Indian Black drongo, Tailer bird, Jungle Myna, Parrot, Eagle, Hornbill, Dove etc.
Getting There
Airport : Nearest airport is at Agartala, the capital city of Tripura. It is about 107 km from the park.
Road Transport : By road Agartala is about 95 km from the sanctuary. One can easily take a bus or taxi from Agartala to reach the sanctuary.
Accommodation is available at Forest Rest House Rajnagar, Van Mahal at Belonia and Revenue Dak Bunglow at Rajnagar. |
