Kaziranga National Park

A good place for going safari in the jungle of Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO world heritage site, which is the home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.

It is situated partly in Golaghat District and partly in Nagaon District in the North Indian state of Assam and was declared National Park in the year 1974. The National park is spread over an area of 430 sq. Km and became the oldest National park in Assam.

Though it is mainly famous for the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, its tall elephant grass, marshes, shallow pools, rugged reeds, and sheer forest also attracts a large number of tourists.

It is also recognized as an important bird area because it is the home of many migratory birds and some rare species of birds.

As per the recent census, it has 118 tigers, the highest density of tigers in the whole world. As a result, this park has also declared a Tiger Reserve in the year 2006.

When compared with other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity hot spot.

The park combines high species diversity and visibility. Great Indian one-horned Rhinoceros are available in plenty.

Tourists will enjoy Elephant safari and Jeep Safari in the Forest. The best time to visit is from November to April. In the Kohora and Bagori zone of the National park accommodation facility is there. Some of them are Govt. run and the rest are privately owned. Few camps are also there for staying.

Jeep Safari Booking time is from 7 AM to 10 AM in the morning and 1:30 PM to till sunset in the evening. Elephant Safari Timing is 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM in the morning and 3 PM to 4 PM in the evening.