Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park, situated at the banks of mighty Brahmaputra River, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Park is known as the home of Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceroses.
The vast landscape is dotted with tall elephant grasslands, marshland and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests. Four major rivers, including Brahmaputra, meander through the expanse. Forests are also crisscrossed by innumerable streams.
Alluvial inundated grasslands, alluvial savanna woodlands, tropical moist mixed deciduous forests and tropical semi-evergreen forests are the four kind of vegetation found in the park.
The western side of the park is on lower altitude compared to the eastern area. The western part is predominantly covered with grasslands, while the tall elephant grass is found on the higher terrain and the short grasses are found on the lower terrain. Grasses are interspersed by trees, and dense verdant forests are near the Kanchanjhuri, Panbari, and Tamulipathar blocks.
The wilderness of Kaziranga offers an amazing Indian Wildlife package to a nature lover. Around 35 mammalian species have been recorded, of which 15 are rare and endangered species according to IUCN Red List.
In 2006, the Park was declared a Tiger Reserve, and reportedly has the highest density of tigers in the world. Also, Kaziranga’s rivers harbour endangered Ganges Dolphin.
Birdlife International has identified Kaziranga as an Imported Bird Area. It hosts an array of bird life, including the Tetraodon, migratory birds, water birds, predators, scavengers and game birds. Around 42 species of fish are found in the area
Flora: Sugarcanes, spear grass, elephant grass, and the common reed. Numerous forbs are present along with the grasses, kumbhi, Indian gooseberry, the cotton tree, and elephant apple, Aphanamixis polystachya, Talauma hodgsonii, Dillenia indica, Garcinia tinctoria, Ficus rumphii, Cinnamomum bejolghota, and species of Syzygium. Tropical semi-evergreen forests are present near Baguri, Bimali, and Haldibari.
Common trees and shrubs are Albizia procera, Duabanga grandiflora, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Crateva unilocularis, Sterculia urens, Grewia serrulata, Mallotus philippensis, Bridelia retusa, Aphania rubra, Leea indica, and Leea umbraculifera.
Fauna: Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, wild Asiatic water buffalo and eastern swamp deer, elephants, gaur, sambar, Indian muntjac, wild boar and hog deer, Indian tigers and leopards, jungle cat, fishing cat, and leopard cats, hispid hare, Indian gray mongoose, Assamese macaque, golden langur, hoolock gibbon, and more.
Reticulated python, rock python, king cobra have made Kaziranga their home. Also, one can spot Indian cobra, monocled cobra, Russell's viper and the Common Krait, Assam Roofed Turtle, Brown Tortoise.
Avian-Fauna: Lesser white-fronted goose, Ferruginous Duck, Baer's Pochard Duck, Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, Black-necked Stork, Asian Openbill, Blyth's Kingfisher, White-bellied Heron, Dalmatian Pelican, Spot-billed Pelican, Spotted Greenshank and Black-bellied Tern, rare Eastern Imperial, Greater Spotted, White-tailed, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, and the Lesser Kestrel, Slender-billed vulture, and Indian White-rumped Vulture, Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican and Pale-capped Pigeon, Great Indian Hornbill and Wreathed Hornbill, and more.
Major Attractions:
Indian One Horned Rhinoceros: Kanziranga National Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest population of Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. There are around 1,855 Indian One Horned Rhinoceros in the Park.
Elephant Rides: A ride on an elephant’s back offers panoramic view of the wilderness. One can discover, explore, and observe and get up close with the wildlife, and watching the behaviour of animals and birds in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience.
The vast landscape is dotted with tall elephant grasslands, marshland and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests. Four major rivers, including Brahmaputra, meander through the expanse. Forests are also crisscrossed by innumerable streams.
Alluvial inundated grasslands, alluvial savanna woodlands, tropical moist mixed deciduous forests and tropical semi-evergreen forests are the four kind of vegetation found in the park.
The western side of the park is on lower altitude compared to the eastern area. The western part is predominantly covered with grasslands, while the tall elephant grass is found on the higher terrain and the short grasses are found on the lower terrain. Grasses are interspersed by trees, and dense verdant forests are near the Kanchanjhuri, Panbari, and Tamulipathar blocks.
The wilderness of Kaziranga offers an amazing Indian Wildlife package to a nature lover. Around 35 mammalian species have been recorded, of which 15 are rare and endangered species according to IUCN Red List.
In 2006, the Park was declared a Tiger Reserve, and reportedly has the highest density of tigers in the world. Also, Kaziranga’s rivers harbour endangered Ganges Dolphin.
Birdlife International has identified Kaziranga as an Imported Bird Area. It hosts an array of bird life, including the Tetraodon, migratory birds, water birds, predators, scavengers and game birds. Around 42 species of fish are found in the area
Flora: Sugarcanes, spear grass, elephant grass, and the common reed. Numerous forbs are present along with the grasses, kumbhi, Indian gooseberry, the cotton tree, and elephant apple, Aphanamixis polystachya, Talauma hodgsonii, Dillenia indica, Garcinia tinctoria, Ficus rumphii, Cinnamomum bejolghota, and species of Syzygium. Tropical semi-evergreen forests are present near Baguri, Bimali, and Haldibari.
Common trees and shrubs are Albizia procera, Duabanga grandiflora, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Crateva unilocularis, Sterculia urens, Grewia serrulata, Mallotus philippensis, Bridelia retusa, Aphania rubra, Leea indica, and Leea umbraculifera.
Fauna: Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, wild Asiatic water buffalo and eastern swamp deer, elephants, gaur, sambar, Indian muntjac, wild boar and hog deer, Indian tigers and leopards, jungle cat, fishing cat, and leopard cats, hispid hare, Indian gray mongoose, Assamese macaque, golden langur, hoolock gibbon, and more.
Reticulated python, rock python, king cobra have made Kaziranga their home. Also, one can spot Indian cobra, monocled cobra, Russell's viper and the Common Krait, Assam Roofed Turtle, Brown Tortoise.
Avian-Fauna: Lesser white-fronted goose, Ferruginous Duck, Baer's Pochard Duck, Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, Black-necked Stork, Asian Openbill, Blyth's Kingfisher, White-bellied Heron, Dalmatian Pelican, Spot-billed Pelican, Spotted Greenshank and Black-bellied Tern, rare Eastern Imperial, Greater Spotted, White-tailed, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, and the Lesser Kestrel, Slender-billed vulture, and Indian White-rumped Vulture, Swamp Francolin, Bengal Florican and Pale-capped Pigeon, Great Indian Hornbill and Wreathed Hornbill, and more.
Major Attractions:
Indian One Horned Rhinoceros: Kanziranga National Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest population of Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. There are around 1,855 Indian One Horned Rhinoceros in the Park.
Elephant Rides: A ride on an elephant’s back offers panoramic view of the wilderness. One can discover, explore, and observe and get up close with the wildlife, and watching the behaviour of animals and birds in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience.
Location: It’s located in Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam.
Area: 429.93 sq. km
Route: Kaziranga National Park is well connected with all the major cities of Assam. There are direct buses from Guwahati for Kaziranga. The main gate for Kaziranga at Kohora is on the national highway (NH) 37. Both the state government and private buses stop at this point on their way from and to Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper Assam.
It’s a 4 hour drive from Guwahati along the Brahmaputra south bank on the NH37 via Dispur, Nagaon and Bagjan to the park entrances at Kohora and Baguri.
Area: 429.93 sq. km
Route: Kaziranga National Park is well connected with all the major cities of Assam. There are direct buses from Guwahati for Kaziranga. The main gate for Kaziranga at Kohora is on the national highway (NH) 37. Both the state government and private buses stop at this point on their way from and to Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper Assam.
It’s a 4 hour drive from Guwahati along the Brahmaputra south bank on the NH37 via Dispur, Nagaon and Bagjan to the park entrances at Kohora and Baguri.
Other Places to Visit:
Tea Gardens: There are number of tea estates around this national park. Some of the tea gardens include: Hathkhuli, Methoni, Difalu, Behora and Borchapori. You can explore the verdant and panoramic surroundings.
Kakochang Waterfalls: This beautiful waterfalls is located in between Kaziranga National Park and the Bokakhat in Jorhat district. The picturesque destination is an ideal picnic spot. The ruins of Numaligarh can be seen from here.
Tea Gardens: There are number of tea estates around this national park. Some of the tea gardens include: Hathkhuli, Methoni, Difalu, Behora and Borchapori. You can explore the verdant and panoramic surroundings.
Kakochang Waterfalls: This beautiful waterfalls is located in between Kaziranga National Park and the Bokakhat in Jorhat district. The picturesque destination is an ideal picnic spot. The ruins of Numaligarh can be seen from here.
Best Time to Visit: The Park is open from November to April
Things to keep in mind:
• Do not throw waste in the area
• Avoid making loud noise
Things to keep in mind:
• Do not throw waste in the area
• Avoid making loud noise
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