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About Kaziranga National Park
Loc ated
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. |
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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 |
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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.
Request for a custom-made itinerary
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 |
