This sanctuary (552.70 sq km) is located on the western edge of the Myanmar dry zone and is dry deciduous forest in which has Brow-antlered Deer (Myanmar endemic), Sambhur Deer, Hog Deer, Gaur, Serow, Wild Boar and small mammals, over 40 species of butterfly, and Myanmar Star Tortoise (Myanmar endemic), Yellow Tortoise and Indian Black Turtle. These fauna may be viewed in this site. 135 bird species have been recorded in this sanctuary. The highlight would be White-rumped Falcon, Collared Falconet, Hooded Treepie (Myanmar Endemic Bird), Streak-throated Woodpecker, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, White-throated Babbler (Myanmar Endemic Bird) and Common Rosefinch. In addition one can visit to historically famous Shwesettaw Pagoda. Recommend to visit all the year round but the best time for
Brow-antlered Deer watching is in middle of March to the end of April.
