Kaziranga National Park reopened for tourists: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will reopen for tourists on October 1. Let us tell you that it is closed from May to October due to the danger of floods in the Brahmaputra River (Assam Flood). At present, three ranges – Kaziranga Range, Kohora; Western Range, Bagori, and Burapahar Range, Ghorakati have been opened for jeep safari for tourists, where they will be able to enjoy the forest. According to officials, the National Park and Tiger Reserve are not being fully opened for tourists due to the weather not being completely fine right now, it will be fully opened as soon as the weather is fine.
why is it famous
Kaziranga National Park has many types of wild animals and due to its diversity it is also called the “biodiversity hotspot” in the country. This national park is famous all over the world for the conservation of one-horned rhinoceros and its large population. It was also designated as a World Heritage Site i.e. UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1985. Let us tell you that this is a park spread over a range of about 430 square kilometers which is located between the Brahmaputra River and the Karbi Hills. Kaziranga National Park is located in Kaliabor and Bokakhat subdivisions in Nagaon district of Assam.
what is special
More than 2 thousand one-horned rhinoceroses are found here and apart from these, elephants, wild water buffaloes, various types of deer are also found for which this is also a breeding ground. Along with this, the population of tigers has also increased a lot here and hence Kaziranga was also declared a Tiger Reserve in the year 2006. Let us tell you that the number of migratory birds here is also quite high.
Right time to visit
This place gives an opportunity to experience two different environments in summer and winter. During the rainy season, it is closed for a few months due to floods. However, this year the park will be opened from October 1. But officials have appealed to tourists that considering the weather, it would be better if people plan their tour only after getting complete information on the website.
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How to reach here
If you want to come here by air, you can come to Guwahati and after that you can reach here by road for 4 to 5 hours. You can also reach Guwahati by rail and from here you can reach Jorhat by train and then reach the National Park by road. If you are thinking of coming by road, then you can reach here by NH 37 and then NH 39.
which season is the best
According to the Kaziranga National Park website, The best time to visit Kaziranga National Park is during the winter season. The weather is dry at this time, visibility is good and one can see far away due to the absence of grass. Therefore, the chances of seeing wild animals are high.
Other centers of attraction
Apart from jungle safari here, you can visit Peepal National Park, Kakochang Waterfall, Hoolongpar Gibbon Sanctuary, Addabaji Tea Estate, Devpahar.
Tag: Assam, Guwahati, Lifestyle, Travel, Travel Destinations
first published : September 9, 2024, 11:49 IST
