Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India Show map of Assam Location of Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India Show map of India
Location	Assam, India
Nearest city	Tezpur
Coordinates	26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E / 26.89417°N 92.34583°E / 26.89417; 92.34583Coordinates: 26°53′39″N 92°20′45″E / 26.89417°N 92.34583°E / 26.89417; 92.34583
Area	175 sq. km
Established	1998
Governing body	Department of Environment & Forests, Assam

Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: সোনাই ৰূপাই অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 175 km². It is located along the foothills of the Great Himalayan Range. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It is located 52 km from Tezpur town and 193 km away from Guwahati.

Mammals: tiger, lesser cats, elephant, qaur, wild boar, hog deer and barking deer.

Birds: white winged wood duck, hornbill, pelican, etc. and various types of migratory birds.

Reptiles: python, Russell's viper, Trouser snakes etc.