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Location : Bokakhat (23-kms), Assam.
Nearest Access : Bokakhat
Main Wildlife Found : Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards
Coverage Area : 430-sq-kms
About Kaziranga National Park
Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North
East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of
approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant
grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due
to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga
National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
Major Wildlife Attractions of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
Beside ofcourse the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major
wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants,
Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers,
Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs,
Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor
Lizards, etc.
Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a
raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable
experience. These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered
Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed
Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers
of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas during
winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck,
Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
Other Attractions In Kaziranga
Elephant Safari : The vast open country makes Kaziranga National Park
very accessible and wildlife viewing fairly pleasurable. Here one can
leave in the early hours of the dawn for an elephant-back-ride.
Authorized and trained Mahouts who guide visitors through the park
train the Elephants. One could see wild Elephant herds roaming around
or Indian Rhinos browse past visitors unconcernedly. Since Kaziranga
wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible, its provides a chance to see
animals in the wild at such close quarters, thus making a trip to this
National Park a very rewarding experience.
Sightseeing in Kaziranga : Tourists can stroll through the lush coffee
and rubber plantations of the nearby Karbi Anglong. Or visit the Karbi
villages, meet the Karbi people and observe their way of living. Yiu
can also venture through the tea gardens that Assam is so famous for
and watch how one gets one's daily cup of tea. Film shows on wildlife
can be arranged at the various tourist lodges in Kaziranga, on
request.
Best Time to Visit Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April
months. During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts its banks,
flooding the low-lying grasslands and causing animals to migrate from
one area to another within the Kaziranga National Park.
How to Get there
Air : The nearest airport is situated at Guwahati, which is 217-km
away from the park. The other airport is located at Jorhat, 97-km from
Kaziranga.
Rail : The nearest railhead is Furkating, situated 75-km away from
Kaziranga National Park.
Road : The main gate for Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, at Kohora on
the NH-37, consists of a handful of cafes and a small local market.
ASTC and private buses stop here on their way to and from Guwahati,
Tezpur and Upper Assam. Some private buses also retain a seat quota
for Kaziranga passengers.
General Info / Tips
Reservation Authority :Joint Director of Tourism, Kaziranga, P.O
Kaziranga National Park, District Jorhat, Assam - 785612
Note :Visiting Kaziranga independently can be expensive due to the
two-tier price system, with different entry costs for Indian nationals
and foreigners. There are separate charges for elephant safari and
jeep rides from the lodges to the park entrance, as well as a system
of variable camera fees.
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