1 Night 2 Days
Hollongapar Gibbon
Extension Tour
Wake to gibbon calls at dawn. A 2-day forest extension tracking India's only ape, Great Hornbills, and the elusive Bengal Slow Loris in Assam's canopy.
Tour Overview
Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary sits in the Jorhat district of Assam, less than an hour's drive east of Kaziranga along NH37. This 2-day extension focuses on Hoolock Gibbons, canopy birding, and a nocturnal spotlight walk for Bengal Slow Loris inside a semi-evergreen forest unlike anything in Kaziranga's open grasslands.
Hoolock Gibbons are India's only ape. They call through the canopy in pairs and family groups, and locating them at dawn is one of northeast India's most memorable wildlife moments.
The forest canopy holds Great Hornbill, Rufous-Necked Hornbill, Barbets, and Broadbills, species that rarely appear in open grassland reserves. The nocturnal walk with a naturalist adds the Bengal Slow Loris, one of the most elusive mammals in the entire northeast.
- Hoolock Gibbons, India's only ape, calling through the canopy at dawn
- Dawn gibbon chorus walk, one of northeast India's finest wildlife moments
- Nocturnal spotlight walk for Bengal Slow Loris with a naturalist guide
- Great Hornbill and Rufous-Necked Hornbill in the upper canopy
- Barbets and Broadbills across semi-evergreen forest interior
- Strong canopy birding contrast to Kaziranga's open grassland species
- Small sanctuary with focused wildlife access and very few visitors
Canopy to Ground
Semi-evergreen forest near Jorhat, home to Hoolock gibbons, India's only ape, calling through the canopy at dawn.
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Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Assam
Canopy forest under an hour from Kaziranga, gibbon family groups calling at dawn, hornbills and barbets overhead, and a nocturnal walk for the elusive Bengal slow loris.
2 Days of Guided Walks · 1 Sanctuary
The route, stop by stop.
A short drive east from Kaziranga along NH37 into Hollongapar, closing with the onward flight from Jorhat.
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Kaziranga
Days 1
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Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Days 1 - 2
Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Days 1 - 2
Day 1
Drive from Kaziranga, Morning Gibbon Walk, Afternoon Birding
You check out of Kaziranga at 09:00 and drive east along NH37 to Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Jorhat district, under an hour away. You check in at the forest lodge and head straight out for a morning walk through the semi-evergreen forest. Hoolock Gibbons call through the canopy in pairs and family groups. Great Hornbill, Rufous-Necked Hornbill, Barbets, and Broadbills move through the upper canopy above you. Lunch and rest at the lodge follow. At 16:00 you head out for an afternoon birding walk through the forest interior, picking up canopy species that rarely appear in Kaziranga's open grasslands.
Day 2
Dawn Gibbon Chorus Walk, Drive to Jorhat Airport
You are out in the forest by 05:30 for the dawn gibbon chorus walk. Hoolock Gibbons begin calling at first light and locating a family group in the canopy as the forest wakes up is one of the most memorable wildlife moments in the northeast. Breakfast at the lodge follows at 07:30. You check out at 09:00 and drive to Jorhat Airport, around 20 kilometres away, for your onward flight.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
- Lodging at Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary forest lodge for one night, including daily breakfast.
- Morning gibbon walk and afternoon birding walk on Day 1.
- Dawn gibbon chorus walk on Day 2.
- Transfer from Kaziranga to Hollongapar Gibbon
- Sanctuary and onward to Jorhat Airport.
- Water bottles during all walks and transfers.
Not Included
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, liquor, à la carte food, etc.
- International or domestic airfares and rail tickets.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities
- Day 1 Meal
- Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusion section.
Booking & Terms.
Booking Procedure
To confirm your seat, a 50% advance amount along with a recognized Government Identity card (Aadhar, Pancard, Driver’s License, OCI, Passport, Voter’s ID, school/College ID) is to be sent to us.
For non Indian nationals, only Passport is allowed.
Id’s should be scanned and emailed at sa****@**********ia.com
Cancellation Policy
| Notice Given | Refund |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Full refund |
| 60 days or more before departure | 80% refunded |
| 30–59 days before departure | 60% refunded |
| 21–30 days before departure | 40% refunded |
| 11–20 days before departure | 20% refunded |
| 10 days or less, or no-show | No refund |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Hollongapar Gibbon Extension Tour?
1 night and 2 days, covering guided walks inside Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam.
How many safaris are included?
None. This tour is built around guided forest walks, not jeep safaris.
Is this tour focused only on gibbons?
No. Alongside Hoolock gibbons, the walks cover Great Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, barbets, broadbills, and a nocturnal search for Bengal slow loris.
How do I get to Hollongapar from Kaziranga?
By road along NH37, under an hour's drive east into Jorhat district.