Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is located on the West Kameng District of ArunachalPradesh. This beautiful and must visit place in Arunachal is dotted with more than 200 orchids. You can feel the scenic beauty of the landscape here in Sessa Orchid Sanctuary.
Arunachal Pradesh is known for its rich natural wildlife and Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is a must visit attraction. This Sanctuary is located on the West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh and is a beautiful must visit place, dotted with more than 200 orchids. You can feel the scenic beauty of the dramatic landscape and it is also a biodiversity hotspot. This park spreads around 100 sq. km between Bomdila and Bhalukpong, it is filled with lush greenery with colourful orchids. It will be hard to forget the favourable place for nature lovers for its spellbinding sight and attractive sanctuary.
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary along with its varieties of orchids is of different colours and sizes as well. The reserve has over 200 cultivated orchids of 80 different species leaving all tourists amazed. This sanctuary houses many species of Orchids that are rare, endangered, and ornamental. The sanctuary also houses red panda, pheasants and serow. And it is inhabited by three tribes of Arunachal Pradesh like Akas, Mijis and Sherdukpans. Arunachal Pradesh is a gem for those who are interested in floriculture and hence a perfect destination to spend your holiday in the natural surroundings.
Hotels Around
Accommodation facilities are available near the sanctuary. You can find a Forest Rest House in Tipi and PWD Inspection Bunglows at Bhalukpong and Tenga.
Best time to visit
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is best visited during the months between October and April.
How to Reach
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary is well connected via roadways, and you can easily get here by bus services from Tezpur and Bhalukpong. However, the regular means of transportto reach Arunachal Pradesh are mentioned below.
By Air :
The nearest airport is in Tezpur which is connected by Indian Airlines from places like Guwahati and Kolkata.
By Rail :
The nearest railway station is located at Bhalukpong. You can easily get to Sessa by taking a bus or a taxi.
By Road :
Sessa Orchid Sanctuary can be reached from Bhalukpong and Tezpur and it is well connected by bus and taxis services.
