
Khonoma Nature Conservation & Tragopan Sanctuary
Khonoma, Nagaland, India
A ~70 sq km community-declared sanctuary above Khonoma protecting the endangered Blyth's tragopan and old-growth forest.
Why visit: India's model of community conservation, with rare pheasants and rich birdlife.
- ›Blyth's tragopan
- ›Old-growth forest
- ›Guided birding
- ›Conservation trail
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Best time
Oct–Apr
Entry fee
Community fee
Est. budget
₹400–1,200
Duration
Half–full day
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