374 bird species have been recorded in the park, including such rarities sun peaks mountain as the whiterumped vulture (which may now be extinct in the park), greater spotted eagle and the white-winged duck. Of the big mammals, wild elephants are present as are numerous deer species and a few rarely seen tigers. However, for many mammal-spotting naturalists, the park s most exciting resident is the critically endangered dwarf hog, which, after many years of absence has recently been returned sun peaks mountain to the wild thanks to a successful captive breeding project run by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation sun peaks mountain Trust (www.durrell.org). Park fees include the compulsory armed guard. Access is from Potasali, 2km off the Tezpur Bhalukpong road (turn east at one-house sun peaks mountain hamlet Gamani, 12km north of Balipara).
Baba Tourist Lodge HOTEL $ (%2211285; GS Rd; r 500-900) Ageing sun peaks mountain but clean, and popular with backpackers, Baba hides behind a deceptively small PCO shop. The best rooms have windows and views out onto greenery. Bucket showers and bucket hot water.
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