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WELCOME TO KAZIRANGA
Kaziranga National Park
Almost after many decades of efforts and experiments, Kaziranga National Park has become a well-known example of the success of wildlife conservation. As a outcome of sustained conservation endeavor, the estimated number of rhinoceros has significantly increased from just 40 in 1911 to more than 2400 in the year 2018 according to the census which was jointly conducted by the forest department of the Government of the Assam and some recognized wildlife NGOs.
The sad part of the story are floods that occurs annually which is spread over Nagoan, Golaghat and Sonitpur districts of Assam and covers an area of little more than a thousand square kilometers (482 square kilometers of core zone and 548 square kilometers of buffer zone).
Kaziranga National Park (KNP) is located in the floodplain of the Brahmaputra River in the Nagoan, Golaghat and Sonitpur districts of Assam, India sprawl over an area of 1030 square kilometers and it is the largest protected region on southern bank of the Brahmaputra River. As far as the terrain of the park is concerned it is flat (approx 55-75 above sea level) with an east to west inclination.
Since its establishment as a game sanctuary in the early twentieth century and gradually being given the status of a national park, Kaziranga has experienced varied forms of natural conservation policies.
Actually the conservation efforts in Kaziranga began in the year of 1908, when it was notified as a ‘Reserve Forest’, with the main focus on protecting the Indian Rhinoceros and its habitat. The park was subsequently declared as a ‘Game Reserve’ in 1916. Later in the year of 1950 it became ‘Wildlife Sanctuary’ and finally on January 01, 1974 declared as a ‘National Park’. It was also proclaimed as a UNESCO ‘World Heritage Site’ in 1985.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Distance and Travel Time to Kaziranga
City
Distance
By Car
By Bus
Golaghat
~55 km
1.5–2 hours
2–2.5 hours
Jorhat
~90 km
2–2.5 hours
2.5–3.5 hours
Tezpur
~85 km
2–2.5 hours
2.5–3.5 hours
Nagaon
~100 km
2.5–3 hours
3–4 hours
Guwahati
~220–250 km
5–6.5 hours
6–8 hours
Shillong
~280 km
7–8 hours
8–10 hours
Travel times are approximate and depend on road conditions, traffic and weather.
NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I visit Kaziranga National Park?
Kaziranga National Park is primarily famous for One-Horned-Rhino and Tiger sighting. It is also known for avifauna watching, wildlife & nature photography.
What is the best time to visit Kaziranga National Park?
The time between Septembers to mid April is an ideal time to explore Kaziranga National Park. During this period weather remains pleasure for sighting wildlife.
Can we select zones of safaris ourselves?
Yes, you can chose safari zones in Kaziranga National Park. Your booking confirmation totally depends on the subject to availability at the time of booking.
What other animals could be seen in Kaziranga apart from Rhino?
Apart from rhino, one can spot tigers, elephant, wild buffalo, swamp deer, sambar, wild boar in Kaziranga National Park.
During which time Kaziranga is closed for travelers?
From June to September, Kaziranga remains completely closed for tourists, which happens to be the monsoon season for the travelers. Confirm current opening dates before travel.