Reopened Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes tourists

The wildlife sanctuary is known for its Indian one-horned rhino population

Last updated: November 09, 2019 | 17:45

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A man feeds bananas to an elephant.

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Tourists vehicles arrive before the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary that was closed to tourists due to the monsoon season.

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A one horned Rhinoceros grazes during the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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Tourists ride on elephants during the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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Tourists ride on vehicles during re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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Elephants and decorated vehicles wait tourists before the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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A forest official takes a selfie with an elephant during the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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A three year old male baby elephant plays with its mother as it stands in a line.

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Forest officials get down from an elephant after a ride with tourists.

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A Mahout smears vermilion mixed with mustard oil on the forehead of an elephant as part of rituals before beginning elephant ride for tourists.

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A mahout controls elephants brought for tourist rides.

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A one horned Rhinoceros and her calf grazes during the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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A forest official looks at a one horned Rhinoceros.

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Elephants arrive for tourist rides during the re-opening of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary.

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Tourists enjoy jeep safari at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary that was reopened after floods

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