Day-trip to
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Rhinos half an hour from the city.
- Area
- 38.81 sq km
- From Guwahati
- About 35km
- Known for
- Rhino density
- Season
- Nov-Mar
Pobitora is the small, easy one: 38.81 sq km of grassland and wetland about 35km east of Guwahati with one of the densest rhino populations anywhere. Jeep safaris run in the morning hours from November to March.
It is a half-day trip, not a destination: go for the morning safari, be back for lunch, and use the afternoon for the road to Kaziranga or Shillong.
Quick answers
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary at a glance
Pobitora or Kaziranga?
Pobitora for a quick morning rhino fix from Guwahati; Kaziranga for the full experience.
When to go
Plan around these months
Nearby
Close enough to combine
Things to do
What you're here for
Morning jeep safari
Rhinos at close range on the grassland loop.
The half-day math
Leave the city at dawn, back by lunch.
Facts checked against the official Assam tourism portal · Last verified 2026-09-26