Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, criss-crossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, and the park includes numerous small bodies of water. Abode of the world’s most exquisite and rare species, it is an Elysian land spread across the flood plains of the mighty Brahmaputra. Nestled on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya, this World Heritage Site is one of the most significant conserved forest areas on earth.
It supports rich and varied life forms including the majestic One Horned Rhinoceroses and is visited by many enchanting rare migratory birds. Kaziranga is truly an unhurried drive through the impregnable forests and awe inspiring landscapes. It's enthralling beauty is certainly worth experiencing.

Kaziranga One Horned Rhinoceros

Kaziranga National Park Tickets Prices:

The department charges entry fees of Rs 115 per person. If you take DSLR Camera then it is Rs 100, Road tax Rs 300 and Rs 100 for security

Kaziranga Jeep Safari:

There are morning safaris and evening safaris. You can take a morning elephant safari. These start at around 7 am in the morning. For the evening safari, you can take a jeep Safari in the afternoon at around 1:30-2pm and it will bring you back before dark.
Jeep safaris usually happen around the Kohora range.
The range itself is quite interesting with wide open spaces, dense jungle, watering holes and streams. You will come across rhinos, water buffalo, deer and elephants, the tigers are likely to remain elusive. On the Kohora range, the most visited among the lot in Kaziranga, your jeep safari lasts around an hour, where all the sightseeing happens.
Jeep safaris usually cost around Rs 4000 depending on which range. The place you stay at will get you organized if you ask the front desk.

Kaziranga Elephant Safari

There are multiple ranges in Kaziranga. The safari timings mentioned above are for the Kohora range, the main Central forest range of Kaziranga. Other than Kohora, you can go for a safari in the Agoratoli range or the Bagori Range. There's another range called Burhapaahar range but there are not many safaris in that range. The Agoratoli range is more famous for birdwatching while Kohora and Bagori Range have higher chances of seeing wild animals including the One Horned Rhinoceros

Where to stay in Kaziranga?

Good places to stay in Kaziranga when you have a higher budget includes Diphlu River Lodge, Kathoni Farmstay, Iora Retreat, Borgos Resort & Spa

Places to stay in Kaziranga on a reasonable budget includes Bon Villa Retreat, Sneha Bhawan

Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga

Best time to visit Kaziranga:

The best time to visit Kaziranga National Park is during the winter season, from November to April. Here's why?

Pleasant Weather: The weather is cool and dry during these months, making it comfortable for outdoor activities like wildlife safaris.
Wildlife Sightings: The dry season makes it easier to spot animals as they congregate around water sources.
Park Accessibility: The park remains open for visitors during this period.

Peak Season: November to February is peak season, so expect higher crowds and potentially higher prices for accommodation.
Monsoon Season: The park is closed from May to October due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

Kaziranga National Park Travel Trips

Stick to wearing light and comfortable clothing. Avoid bright colours to blend in with the forest.
Don’t forget to carry your camera.
Do not carry weapons and sharp objects.
Do not harm the flora and fauna of the national park as it is a criminal offence.
Put your phones on silent to avoid startling the wildlife. The park is also a no honking zone.

Best Places to Visit in Kaziranga National Park-

Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Kaziranga National Orchid & Diversity Park
Ethnic Village (Karbi Anglong District)
Hathikuli Tea Estate

Things to do in Kaziranga National Park-

Elephant Safari
Jeep Safari
Trekking
Wildlife Sightseeing
Guided Bird Watching
Kaziranga Orchid Park visit
Tea Garden visit
Coffee Plantation visit
Rubber Plantation visit
Tribal Village visit
Traditional Weaving Factory visit
Temple visit
Cultural Show of folk dances
Participation in Ethnic Lunch
Country Boat Riding in Brahmaputra River
Watching Gangetic River Dolphin
Elephant Joy Ride (outside the National Park during summer)

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Kaziranga National Park Facts

Kaziranga is one of the few places in the world, besides Africa, which is home to multiple species of large cats, such as leopards and Royal Bengal Tigers.
Another fascinating fact about Kaziranga is that it is home to the world’s largest population of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Wild Asiatic Water Buffalo and Eastern Swamp Deer.
According to the latest Rhino census, the rhino population in Kaziranga is 2,413.
Kaziranga National Park also boasts the highest density of tigers in the world.
Although its name is associated with several legends, historians believe that it gets its name from the Karbi word, Kajir-a-rang, which means, “the village of Kajir”. Kajir is a common name for a girl child, and it is widely believed that a woman by the same name ruled this area.
Perhaps you didn’t know that it is the British who should be credited with the creation of Kaziranga National Park. It was in 1904 when Mary Curzon, wife of Lord Curzon, persuaded him to take immediate and effective steps to protect the rhinos in the region. And that is how the Kaziranga National Park came into being on 1st June, 1905.
The wildlife in Kaziranga is the only one of its kind where you can find the Eastern Swamp Deer, also known as Barasingha, which grows up to 6 feet in height, and can be identified by their yellow hair and distinctive white spots above their spine.
The grasslands in Kaziranga National Park have a strong resemblance to the famous African grasslands. The common tall grasses are sugarcanes, spear grass, elephant grass and common reed.
An amazing fact about Kaziranga is that it has been identified as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International, and is home to a variety of migratory birds.
Kaziranga National Park was once home to seven species of vultures, out of which, only four have survived. These are Indian Vulture, Slender-billed vulture and Indian White-rumped Vulture.

How to Reach

By Air

Most convenient way to reach Kohora is to take a flight to Guwahati for all those coming from outside the North-east India. Guwahati has regular flights to and from Delhi, Kolkata, Imphal, Agartalla, Bagdogra, Dibrugarh, Silchar and Jorhat.

By Train

One can reach by railways to Guwahati, which is well connected to the rest of India. From Guwahati, one can, then, go by road to Kohora. There are also trains to Jorhat from Guwahati/ Dibrugarh. One can alight at Jorhat and drive by road to Kohora.

By Road

Kohora is the main tourist hub for Kaziranga. Its on the National Highway 37 NH 37 which is linked to Guwahati on the west and Jorhat on the east. The distance from Guwahati to Kaziranga is around 200kms and it takes 4-5 hours depending upon traffic.