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About Kaziranga National Park

The one-horn rhino or unicorn as it is known is the prized attraction of the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. The park, which has recently celebrated the 100 years of survival of this celebrity animal in Assam, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Assam. Kaziranga National Park is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra and is covered with dense tropical forests, marshes and tall elephant grass.

It was in 1905, when the rhinos in the park were on the verge of extinction as poachers and hunters had reduced their number to a paltry 12. An important step of saving this behemoth animal was taken and the park was declared a reserve forest in 1908. The park was given the status of a wildlife sanctuary in 1940 and in 1974 the park was declared a national park. In 1985, Kaziranga National Park was declared a UNESCO Heritage Site. Today Kaziranga National Park is home to largest population of rhinoceros in India.

No doubt the one-horned rhino towers the other animals in the park but there are animals that attract a lot of attention and interest in tourists. Some of the animals that are visible in the Kaziranga National Park are elephants, wild boar, pythons, Indian bison, leopard, sloth beers, capped langurs, hog deer and tigers.

Kaziranga National Park is an ideal place for bird watching in Assam. There are a number of birds that you can see at the Kaziranga National Park. Some of the species of birds that you may come across include Pallas's fishing eagle, white tailed eagle, oriental honey buzzard, brahminy kite, black-shouldered kite and grey-headed fishing eagle. Migratory birds also flock Kaziranga National Park during winter.

Around Kaziranga National Park

Tea and rubber plantations are other attractions around Kaziranga that you may like to explore. A visit to Karbi villages nearby is another exciting activity that you can enjoy.

Travel Tips

Light cotton clothing in summer and woollen clothes are essential during winter if you are visiting Kaziranga National Park. Prior booking and travel information always help. Littering should be avoided in the park. Though foreign currency is acceptable in the park, it is advisable to carry enough cash in local currency.

Climate

Winters are cool and summers are warm in Kaziranga. The best time to visit the park is from Novemeber to April. Rainy season should be avoided.

How To Reach

Guwahati is the nearest airport to reach Kaziranga National Park. Guwahati is about 217 kilometres away. Jorhat, which is 97 kilometres is another airport. Furkating, 75 kilometres away from Kaziranga National Park is the nearest railhead. You can take direct trains from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai to reach Furkating. Jorhat and Guwahati are well connected by road with other parts of the state.

There are a number of hotels, lodges and forest rest houses in Kaziranga that provide an ideal base to tour the park. Most of the hotels and lodges provide all the basic facilities for tourists travelling to Kaziranga National Park.

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