Hoolock Gibbons

HOOLOCK GIBBONS

Meet India's only apes! 2-day wildlife tour in private car from Guwahati

Rs21500/person onwards
Private car 2Days 1Night Guided tour

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.

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Pricing Chart

4+ persons
Rs21500/person
  • Pick and drop from Guwahati
  • Private Car
  • Forest walk at Dawn with a naturalist
  • Entrance charges
  • 1 night stay on double occupancy with breakfast
2 persons
Rs25000/person
  • Pick and drop from Guwahati
  • Private Car
  • Forest walk at Dawn with a naturalist
  • Entrance charges
  • 1 night stay on double occupancy with breakfast
1 person
Rs41900
  • 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

Day 1- 7:30 AM - Hotel pick up in Guwahati
Depart from Guwahati for Jorhat.
1:30 PM- Arrive in Jorhat
Arrive in Jorhat and check into your lodge.
Lunch
3PM- Tea Estate
Visit a nearby tea estate; gentle walk through gardens, learn about tea cultivation
5PM- Local Market
Explore a local market or enjoy a relaxed evening at the lodge.
Overnight in Jorhat
Day 2- 5 AM- Depart for Sanctuary
Drive out to Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary.
5:30 AM- Forest walk
Begin guided forest walk; listen to the dawn duets and observe gibbon families in the canopy.
8AM- Breakfast
10 AM- Depart from Jorhat
530PM- Drop to Guwahati
Return to your lodge and unwind

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