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About this location

Tucked against the Myanmar border near Kiphire, Fakim protects dense evergreen forest that is one of the more reliable places in Nagaland to search for tragopans and other high-elevation pheasants.

Highlights

Best months
Jan–Dec
Key species
Blyth's TragopanGreat Hornbill
Terrain
Steep evergreen forest along the Nagaland-Myanmar border ridge
Habitat
Subtropical and temperate evergreen forest
Nearest city / hub
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Species You Can Photograph in Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary

Blyth's Tragopan

Blyth's Tragopan

Best: Apr–Jun
Great Hornbill

Great Hornbill

Best: Jan–Dec

Best season guide

Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.

JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprGood
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent

How to Reach

Nearest airport
Dimapur Airport (~350 km)
Nearest railway station
Dimapur (~350 km)

By Air

Dimapur Airport is the nearest airport, about 350 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.

By Rail

Dimapur is the nearest railway station, about 350 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.

By Road

Fakim lies in Kiphire district on the Myanmar border, one of Nagaland's remotest corners, reached via Kohima or Mokokchung and Pungro. Travel with a local guide; an Inner Line Permit is required.

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Photography tips for Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary

A remote, trek-based destination reached with a local Naga guide — bird activity is best in the early morning along ridge-top trails.

Conservation: One of Nagaland's most intact border forests, valued for cross-border connectivity with Myanmar's Naga hills forests.

More in Nagaland

  • Intanki National Park
  • Puliebadze Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary

Species guides

  • Blyth's Tragopan
  • Great Hornbill
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