Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is known for holding the highest density of Greater One Horned Rhinoceros in the country.

Located in Mayong under Morigaon District in the sub-urbs of the capital city of Guwahati, it is considered a success story in terms of conservation and protection of the land of the Rhino.

The Sanctuary consists of the Rajamayong Reserve Forest and Pobitora Reserve Forest. The Rajamayong hills harbor several species including Leopard, Capped Langur, Porcupine, Pangolin, etc.

The Grasslands of Pobitora offer sightings of the Greater One Horned Rhinoceros, Wild Water Buffalo, Monitor Lizard, Wild Boar, etc. Also, over 375 species of birds are seen here making it a birder’s paradise. Pobitora also holds the distinction of being the source population of the Indian Rhinoceros Vision, 2020 (IRV), Eight Rhinos were translocated from Pobitora Wild life Sanctuary and introduced into Manas National Park.