Hoolock Gibbons
HOOLOCK GIBBONS
Meet India's only apes! 2-day wildlife tour in private car from Guwahati
Meet India's only Ape
Witness the haunting dawn duets of the Hoolock Gibbons—the only apes found in India—as you walk through the misty canopy forests of Hoollongapar Sanctuary. This 2-day journey from Guwahati, curated by 5 Senses Tours, offers an intimate, ethically guided encounter with one of Assam’s most extraordinary wildlife species.




Guwahati to Jorhat
Depart from Guwahati by private car. Enjoy a 6-hour scenic drive through the rolling tea estates that define Upper Assam. This is the gateway to the magical canopy kingdom of the Hoolock Gibbons. Arrive in Jorhat by late afternoon. Known as the “Tea Capital of India,” Jorhat offers a peaceful base just a short drive from the sanctuary. Check into your lodge or resort chosen for comfort, local flavour, and easy access to the forest.
Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Just before sunrise, the forests of Assam come alive with one of the most extraordinary sounds in the natural world—the singing duets of the Hoolock Gibbons. These songs, rising like a slow wave through the canopy, guide you into the heart of Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, home to India’s only apes
Forest walk at Dawn
Before sunrise, set out with your naturalist guide to Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. The moment you step onto the forest trail, you hear it: the rising, echoing duet of the gibbons. These songs act as territorial calls and bonding rituals—a behaviour studied by primatologists for its complexity and evolutionary significance. Follow the guide into the heart of the forest as the canopy brightens. Gibbon sightings usually begin early, when families are active, feeding, and calling. Watching them is an unforgettable moment: – Adults swinging with fluid, weightless motion – Mated pairs calling across treetops – Youngsters clinging, playing, and learning the rhythm of the canopy
Primates to spot
The sanctuary is also home to seven primate species, including pig-tailed macaques, stump-tailed macaques, capped langurs, and the shy nocturnal slow loris. With expert guidance, you’ll explore this rare biodiversity in a responsible, low-impact way.
Highlights of the tour
• Witness the dawn duet of the Hoolock Gibbons—one of the world’s most haunting primate calls • See India’s only ape in its last stronghold of evergreen forest • Guided walk with expert naturalists for ethical wildlife viewing • Explore Assam’s unique “biological island” forest surrounded by tea estates • Experience seven species of primates in one sanctuary • Immersive experience at a Tea estate in Jorhat
Tea Estate
A visit to a nearby tea estate lets you watch pluckers at work and learn how the region shaped India’s tea story, while a stop at a local market reveals bamboo crafts, fresh spices, and the easy hospitality of the town.
Guided Tour
The wildlife safari by walk is led by a naturalist approved by the Forest Department.
Strengthening local community
Our company is helping the local communities by training & employing local guides and by procuring their wares to strengthen their livelihood.
Pricing Chart
- Pick and drop from Guwahati
- Private Car
- Forest walk at Dawn with a naturalist
- Entrance charges
- 1 night stay on double occupancy with breakfast
- Pick and drop from Guwahati
- Private Car
- Forest walk at Dawn with a naturalist
- Entrance charges
- 1 night stay on double occupancy with breakfast
- Pick and drop from Guwahati
- Private Car
- Forest walk at Dawn with a naturalist
- Entrance charges
- 1 night stay on single occupancy with breakfast
Tour itinerary
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