How To Reach Dhalai Wildlife Sanctuary

By Air (Nearest Airport) The nearest airport is Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) in Agartala (approx. 105 KMS away). From the airport, one must hire a taxi or private vehicle to cover the distance to Ambassa town (about 3 hours drive). From Ambassa, the sanctuary entrance point is a further 20 KMS drive. By Train (Nearest Station) Ambassa Railway Station (ABSA) is the nearest railhead (approx. 20 KMS from the sanctuary gate). From the station, the most practical option is to hire a reserved local taxi (like a Bolero or Sumo) or an auto-rickshaw for the final leg of the journey, as the sanctuary is off the main highway and public transport to the exact gate is infrequent. The ride will take about 45 minutes to an hour. By Road (Last Mile Connectivity) The sanctuary's main entry point is typically accessed via a motorable road that branches off the NH 8 (formerly NH 44) near the town of Ambassa or along the route towards Gandacherra. Shared taxis or buses run along NH 8, but the last 5-10 KMS to the forest gate requires a reserved local vehicle (like a Maruti Van or Jeep) as the road surface can be rough in places, especially during the monsoon. This is known as the 'last mile' problem. Local Transport (Reserved Vehicle is Key) For the sanctuary, relying on local, unreserved transport like auto-rickshaws is generally not feasible for the return journey unless one is pre-booked, as the waiting vehicles near the forest gate are scarce. It is strongly recommended to reserve a taxi from Ambassa for a round trip to ensure an easy and reliable exit from the forest area.