TREKKING INSIDE AMCHANG WILDLIFE RANGE, BONDA, GUWAHATI - PART 2

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So, my exploration of the Amchang Reserve Forest continues. In my previous trek I reached uptil the Bonda waterfall deep inside the forest. However, I stopped at the base and enjoyed it from below ( didn't attempt to climb up as it is very slippery and dangerous - many lives lost ). Immersed in greenery, I enjoyed my time thoroughly. In my second trek, I took a different route ( left one from the fork I had come across earlier ) and attempted to go up a heavily forested hill. There's an eco-camp further ahead on in this track and one can spot elephants easily from close range. However, I didn't encounter any. The forest office at the base was closed ( for monsoons and forest entry restricted as well ), so, didn't encounter any humans too. I enjoyed going deep inside. Going alone deep ( although was forbidden during that time ) is another thrill altogether ;-)


from what I gather, entry is currently free...


a sign-board that warns you to obey the rules of the jungle...


in this jungle-camp track, the climb is steep from the very onset...


tall trees giving you company...


with wild elephants, leopards and tigers, wild bisons etc just waiting around the corner...


with no one stopping me, I kept walking deep inside...


something stung me right then on my arm, was it a warning for me to leave?


but, I was undeterred...


a tiny insect can't stop me, eh...I've come for bigger things, lol...


fortunately, didn't encounter anything nasty...


came back after quite an interesting trek...
this track has a ganesh temple uphill, and, goes to the same ( bonda ) waterfall, but via a longer route...a must visit for those who love forest trekking and spending time in the wild!

I enjoyed both my treks. Its a paradise for nature lovers. One can stay overnight in the jungle's eco-camp run by the forest department or can even do self jungle camping. But will recommend to camp in groups of two-thee. Donot disturb the wild and donot litter while in the forests. Cheers!

The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located on the eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam, India. The sanctuary is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals, including the Chinese pangolin and Assamese Macaque. Prior to 2004, the area was made up of 3 individual reserved forests, the Amchang reserve forest, South Amchang/Amsing forest reserve and Khanapara reserve forest ( wiki ). https://ejatlas.org/print/amchang-wildlife-sanctuary
Address : Missamari N.C., Guwahati, Assam 781026
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TREKKING INSIDE AMCHANG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, BONDA, GUWAHATI, ASSAM - PART 1

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My love for forests is no secret. I love greenery and all that nature offers. I've been to quite a many forests treks in several states all over India, and was looking forward to exploring some in the vicinity of my native home as well. And I didn't have to go far, because, several lovely forests surround the city of Guwahati. If you've been reading my blog, you'll be aware of the ones that I've already covered and as my quest continues I go on exploring new ones. The forest in my radar this time was the Amchang Reserve Forest...which is a sprawling mass of greenery hosting many trees and plants and a host of wildlife species. Here's my entire trip through pics. Enjoy! :-)


traversing through Noonmati Sector 1 township road via Kharguli Hills...towards my destination of the day...


the hills start appearing on the side of the road to narengi - dense forests awaits within...and, I'm excited already...


reach Bonda, Birkuchi cross section, take right towards Amchang Reserve Forest...yep, thats where we're headed...


the green and red sign board will help you locate the direction...


reach a fork...both goes towards the forest...via different tracks...I go right first...for, I love exploring all possibilities...


reach an end, where on left we take the path that goes in...but, be careful..its a loose red-soil track...my scooty got stuck here :{


jungle beckons...and, I set on foot...as my scooty refuses to go the slippery path...


lush green heaven everywhere I turn...


I start venturing...love walking in deep jungles...with tall trees surrounding I'm in a different world...it becomes dense and dark with every step I take...


this track has a hidden water fall inside...I walk on till I hear the gushing sounds...


the track is not steep...only once you reach the waterfall it becomes steep with slippery rocks multi-level...


finally, I see it...Sotal Xil Waterfall, Bonda, its a three layered waterfall...

I admired the waters from the base ( its quite mild compared to the fierce flows from top )..only a daring brave heart will attempt to go up direct...its almost vertical..many accidents has happened, so will not recommend an amateur to attempt it. However, there are some rough mud-tracks one can take to go up...but its full of weeds and wild foliage, snakes, insects and leeches etc ..so, I didn't attempt. In monsoons the water fall is at its best, but, the place can get dangerous too...


as evening approaches, one last look at the forest before I go on to the next track, but that's for another day...

The Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located on the eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam, India. The sanctuary is known for hosting rare and endangered birds and animals, including the Chinese pangolin and Assamese Macaque. Prior to 2004, the area was made up of 3 individual reserved forests, the Amchang reserve forest, South Amchang forest reserve and Khanapara reserve forest which have been since combined by the Assam government to form the sanctuary as it exists today. It is spread over in an area of 78.64 square kilometre ( wiki ).
https://ejatlas.org/print/amchang-wildlife-sanctuary
Address : Amchang Reserve Forest, Bonda, Missamari N.C. Guwahati
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