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Kaziranga National Park
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Location :
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Bokakhat (23-kms), Assam. |
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Nearest Access : |
Bokakhat |
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Main Wildlife Found : |
Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards |
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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.
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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.
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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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