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Eagle Nest Wildlife Sanctuary

The Himalayan Park

Arunachal Pradesh

Eagle Nest

Named after the Indian Army’s Red Eagles Division stationed here in the 1950s (not from Eagles nesting)Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary,sometimes called Eagle’s Nest,is a globally renowned biodiversity hotspot nestled in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.

The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 217–218 km², established in 1989 and administered by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh within the Kameng Elephant Reserve

Park Altitude ranges from around 500 m up to 3,250 m, covering multiple ecosystems from tropical evergreen forest to alpine conifer zones.

Grandala - The Blue Bird

‘Eaglenest’ abirders paradise

 The Park Hosts nearly 500 bird species, about 40% of India’s total, thanks to its dramatic altitudinal gradient

The BugunLiocichla, a critically endangered species discovered in 2006 within this sanctuary, with possibly fewer than 20 individuals remaining globally. Other sought-after birds include Blyth’s Tragopan, Ward’s Trogon, Rufous‑necked Hornbill, Sikkim Wedge‑billed Babbler, and numerous warblers, nuthatches, laughingthrushes, parrotbills, and flycatchers.

This Eastern Himalayan Park hosts elusive animals like red panda, golden cat, marbled cat, clouded leopard, Asiatic elephants, gaur, Asiatic black bear, capped langur, and Arunachal macaque

Remarkable Fact: Elephants migrate up to 3,250 m—likely the only place in the world they roam snowy terrain

Accessibility & History

  • Foothill‑Chaku‑Tenga (FCT) Road: A historic unmetalled jeep track built by the army, linking Assam to Tawang. It allows ecotourists to access the full altitude range of the sanctuary, passing through Lama Camp, Bompu, Sessni, and Eaglenest Pass itself (approx. 2,800 m)

 

  • Best Time to Visit:Spring to early summer (March–May) offers optimal birding and pleasant weather

 

  • Activities: Jeep safaris, guided trekking, camping, and nature photography are popular. Many guided trails traverse diverse biomes and take 6–10 days to fully explore; on-foot journeys may extend to 10–14 days .
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