Pakke Tiger Reserve, is a Project Tiger reserve in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. The 862 km2 (333 sq mi) reserve is protected by the Department of Environment and Forest of Arunachal Pradesh. It was known as Pakhui Tiger Reserve, but renamed in April 2001 by the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. It has won India Biodiversity Award 2016 in the category of ‘Conservation of threatened species’ for its Hornbill Nest Adoption Programme.
Popular as Pakke Tiger Reserve, Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is an ultimate treat for any wildlife lover on their Arunachal trip. The wildlife park, located in the foothills of Himalayas, spans over a region of 862 sq. km in East Kameng District of the state. Due to a notable population of tigers, the park was declared a tiger reserve in 2002.
The park is the abode of at least a total of 40 mammal species including big cats like Tiger, Leopard, and Clouded Leopard and other species like Elephant, Barking Deer, and Jackal. Besides, hundreds of exotic migratory and resident birds can also be spotted at Pakhui. Enjoy wildlife safaris, nature walks, and tribal programs here.
