The Fauna
There are 5 species of primates in this sanctuary. The crab eating Mongoose which was last sighted about 72 years ago in India has been discovered again in this sanctuary. The sanctuary has been planned as both a wildlife sanctuary and as an academic as well as research centre.

Presbytis, or spectacled langur, an endemic species of Tripura is abundant here. Tropical moist deciduous Forest of Sepahijala harbors five different species of primates like Rhesus macaque, Pigtailed macaque, Capped langur, Spectacled langur, slow lories and a lot of many other wild animals. One can easily come across these wild animals in the forest of Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. At one time the sanctuary was marked for varieties of wild animals including leopard, clouded leopard, jungle fowl, and civets, barking deer, wild pig.

The Birds
There are about 150 species of birds in this sanctuary. During winter lots of migratory birds visit the sanctuary. It is absolutely thrilling to watch them. Wonderful habitat of Sepahijala attracts lot of migratory birds of which lesser whistling teal, white ibis, open billed stork is of prime importance.

Sepahijala is a small wildlife sanctuary located about 25 km from Agartala. This is the only sanctuary of the state, covering an area of 18.53 sq. km. More than 150 species of residential birds, migratory birds are found here. There is also a lake inside the sanctuary spread over an area of 3 sq. km. Boating facilities into the lake is available for tourist.

This sanctuary is also a beautiful picnic spot. The added attraction for tourist are, an orchid garden, botanical garden, zoo, elephant joy-riding and boating in the lake. There is also a toy train having running track of 1.5 km.

Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary
The Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the north of the district, can be approached from Panisagar and is adjacent to the National Highway. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is a small wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 85′85 hectares and it is one of the few remains of the natural forests left. This sanctuary is easily accessible to the tourists from all around. Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary provides plenty of scope for study by the botanists, ecologists, environmentalist and students of wildlife system.

The Ecosystem of the Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary
The Tripura Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary houses more than 150 species of birds, wild beasts and primates. The sanctuary with bountiful of forest reserves, including both botanical and zoological is worth a visit.

It is the most ideal destination for the tourists, who are more inclined towards eco-tourism. The forest is rich with a large number of economic plants such as medicinal and aromatic, treat fodders, fruit producing trees, oil-seed producing trees, spices and orchids and other ornamental plants.

Best time to Travel : Through out the year.
Weather Conditions : Hot and Humid, pleasant in winters.
Location : The Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura is located in the northern district of Tripura, India.

Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary is the second sanctuary of the South Tripura district located in the south-east corner of the state. Its area is 389.54 km. Close to the sanctuary, there is a vast water reservoir covering almost 300 sq km of an area. This water reservoir attracts several resident and migratory water birds.

Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura has Elephants, Bison, Sambar, Barking deer, Wild goat or Sarow apart from many other animals and reptiles. This is a very ideal destination for the tourists interested in eco-tourism. The sanctuary boasts of a rich flora and fauna. One can find numerous medical and therapeutical botanical species in abundance in the surroundings of the sanctuary.

Best time to Travel : Through out the year.
Weather Conditions : Hot and Humid, pleasant in winters.
Location : Located in the south eastern corner of Tripura in India.