Location
The
Kaziranga National Park is located on the south bank of river Brahmaputra,
in the north-eastern state of Assam.
An Overview
It is one of the major wildlife sanctuaries of northeastern India. The park
was first declared as a reserve forest in the year 1908 and in 1950 became a
wildlife sanctuary. Later in 1974, it was declared a national park. With an
area of 430 sq. km. the park is home to the endangered one horned
rhinos(Unicorn). The national park came under the UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1985. The park houses a numerous variety of birds and animals that
attract tourists from all over.
Climate & Ideal Time to Visit
The average temperature of the park is 32 and 11 degrees C during summer &
winter respectively. Winter(November - April) is the best time to visit the
park. During monsoon(June-September) the park remains closed due to heavy
rain fall.
Entry Fee
The park charges an entry fee of Rs 200 for foreigners and Rs 10 for
Indians. Additional fees are required to pay for the entry of camera,
vehicle and elephant rides.
Wildlife Attraction
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Flora - The park has a vegetation of dense tropical forest type with a
vast stretch of tall elephant grass. Its ever green grassland provides a
perfect habitat for the Indian one horned rhino.
» Fauna - Besides, a handsome population of the
great Indian one horned rhino, the park houses several other wildlife
attractions. Elephant, leopard, bison, wild boar, jackal, buffalo, jungle
cat, deers are some other major animals found here.
» Avi-fauna - The park is also home to a rich
variety of bird species like the black kite, eagle, Himalayan Grifon, geese,
duck etc. The park also attracts a large number of migratory birds like the
Bar-Headed Geese and Falcated Duck.
Activities
Elephant safari and Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park offer good
chance to observe wildlife at a close quarter in their natural habitat.
Accommodation
Tourist lodges, luxury resorts and rest houses maintained by the ITDC and
the Forest Department with some state run forest lodges provide good
accommodation for the tourists of the park.
Nearby Attractions
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Coffee and Rubber Plantation - The coffee and rubber plantations of the
nearby Karbi village provide excellent sightseeing in Kaziranga.
Access
» Air - Assam's Guwahati Airport is the nearest one,
situated at a distance of 217 km.
» Rail - Furkating Railway Station(75km) is the
nearest to the park.
» Road - Assam State Transport Corporation(ASTC) and
other private operators provide regular bus services from Guwahati, Tezpur
and other towns of Assam to the park.
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