Kaziranga National Park

A haven for the one-horned Rhinos, Kaziranga is a precious jewel in the emblem of Indian wildlife. With its teeming population of over 2400 rhinos, Kaziranga is one of the most visited attractions of Assam. A UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, Kaziranga delights your senses and captivates your soul.

History of Kaziranga

Dating back to 1905 Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India, created the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest with an area of 232sqkm. Over the years, the area was extended and the park was granted an official status by Indian government in 1974. Kaziranga was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique natural environment.

Topography
Spread over an area of around 430sqkm, Kaziranga is bound by Brahmaputra and Mora Diphlu rivers that sometimes cause flooding in the park. The topography consists of exposed sandbars, riverine flood-formed lakes known as beels, and elevated regions known as chapories, that provide shelter for animals during floods.

Vegetation
Thick evergreen & semi-evergreen forests; tall grasses like elephant grass, sugarcanes & spear grass and short grasses cover the expanse of Kaziranga.

Inhabitants

Mammals and Other Species
Besides a teeming population of Rhino, Kaziranga was also declared a tiger reserve in 2006. However the park is famous for the big five that includes one-horned rhino, tiger, elephant, swamp deer, and wild buffalo. Other animals include Jungle cat, Fishing cat, rare Hispid Hare, Indian gray mongoose, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal, Sloth Bear, Chinese Pangolin, and Flying Squirrel. Kaziranga's rivers are also home to the endangered Ganges Dolphin.

Birds of Kaziranga
Kaziranga has been declared an Important Bird Area with a host of migratory and indigenous birds flocking the park. Lesser White-fronted Goose, Ferruginous Duck, Baer's Pochard duck and Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, Black-necked Stork, and Asian Openbill Stork migrate from Central Asia to the park during winters. Many species of hornbills, vultures, weaver birds, thrushes, and warblers have made Kaziranga their home.

Wildlife Safari in Kaziranga
Kaziranga has been divided into 4 zones to ensure finest safari experience for the visitors. Open Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari are the best way to explore Kaziranga. Open Jeep safari is more preferred as you can cover a larger span in a shorter duration. Opt for a safari of your choice with an expert guide and experience the thrill of the jungle amidst the big game of Kaziranga.

Best Time to Visit
Kaziranga Park is generally closed from 1st May to 31st October due to monsoons. Hence the best time to visit is from November to April.

How to Reach
By Air- Jorhat Airport, around 97kms from Kaziranga, serves as the nearest airport.
By Train- Helem at 30 kms and Furkating Junction at a distance of 75kms are the nearest railheads connecting Kaziranga to the major cities in the region. By Road- Kaziranga’s main gate lies on NH-37 and hence is well-connected to the rest of towns by a network of roads & highways.

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