Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura shelters elephants, sambar, bison, barking deer, sarow and wild goat and many more. Reptiles have also found a home in the sanctuary. The sanctuary covers an area of 389.54 sq km and is rich in flora and fauna. Located near the sanctuary is a huge water reservoir occupying an area of 300 sq km. Several resident and migratory birds flock to this reservoir and hence can be spotted easily. Spend some time watching the colourful birds and take back home some memories in the form of photographs. It is the second sanctuary of Tripura.
A wide variety of plants and animals can be spotted here. Several medicinal plants are found in and around the sanctuary. The sanctuary is a haven for botanical researchers. |