Kaziranga National Park in India
Located in the heart
of the picturesque state of Assam in eastern India, Kaziranga National Park
in India is a perfect habitat for wild animals, remaining largely undisturbed
by human activities. The place is particularly known for the largest population
of the one-horned rhinoceros in the world. The prehistoric beast was on the
verge of extinction, as a result of merciless poaching, when the authorities
woke up to the fact and the Kaziranga National park was formed. With an area
of 430 sq. km. of tall elephant grass, marshland and dense tropical forests,
the park also houses a lot of other animals including tigers, elephants, wildlife
Attractions India, panthers and bears along with a number of species of rare
birds. The park remains closed from June to September while the best time to
visit are the winter months from November to March
Wildlife Attractions
India
The wildlife Attractions India in Kaziranga National Park provides the
awesome experience of spotting the great Indian one-horned rhino roaming freely
in the wild. Other animals that can be found in the park include elephants,
sloth bears, tigers, leopard cats, jungle cats, hog badgers, capped langurs,
hoolock gibbons, pigs, jackals, porcupines, pythons, wild buffaloes, Indian
bison, swamp deer, sambhars and hog deer.
The avian population of the park includes some permanent inhabitants along with
migratory birds, including greylag geese, bar-headed geese, ruddy shelduck,
gadwall, falcated duck, red-crested pochard and Northern shoveller.
Other Attractions
» Elephant Safari Tours : Imagine trudging your way through
the tall grasses on the back of an elephant. An elephant safari Tours is a unique
way of experiencing the wildlife at the Kaziranga National Park. Trained mahouts
and guides will help you at each point to make your journey through the park
fruitful in this elephant safari tours.
» Sightseeing
: Picturesque views of the coffee and
rubber plantations at the nearby Karbi Anglong is another major tourist attraction.
Visiting the Karbi village will introduce you to the lifestyle of the Karbi
people.
General Information and Useful Tips
» All visitors are required to register at the tourist centre in the Bonani
Tourist Lodge.
» Entry fee for foreigners is Rs. 200/ person while Indians have to pay a fee
of Rs.10/ person with additional charges for vehicles and photography equipment.
» Elephant rides and rented vehicles generally cost between Rs 700 and Rs 800
for foreigners.
» Accommodation is available at the forest lodge in the form of rooms (Rs 450-
Rs 750/day), dorm beds (Rs 150/ night) and rooms at luxury resort (Rs 1100/
day).
Royal stays - Getting
There
» By Air : The nearest airport is located at Jorhat, about 95
km from the park. Another major airport is located at Guwahati (220 km).
» By Rail : The nearest railhead is situated at Furkating, about
75 km from the park.
» By Road : Travelling by road is a convenient way of reaching the
park. Buses travelling to and from Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper Assam on the National
Highway No. 37, stop at the Kohora Gate of the park. There is an entry fees
for taking your vehicles into the park.
Contactno:9942899555,9942587000,9842430308,
Email: info@india-packages.net
