India Tourism | Kaziranga National Park

Situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra river, Kaziranga National Park is famous for the stronghold of the armoured one-horned Indian Rhinocerous. The Sanctuary provides unique setting for a sight of its best known wild life including birds.

Area of the Park: 430 sq. kms
Temperature (°C):
Summer: Max 35, Min 18.3
Winter: Max 24, Min 7.2
Rainfall: Heavy in Summer (2300 mms)
Best Season: November to March
Closed Season: Mid-April to Mid-October
Languages spoken: Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English

How to get there

	Air: Nearest airport Jorhat (96 kms) is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Kolkata (Calcutta) which in turn is connected with other cities in India.
	Rail: Nearest railway station Furkating (75 kms from Kaziranga) on the metre guage line is directly connected to Guwahati which in turn is connected with the other major cities in India.
	Road: Kaziranga (Kohora) to Guwahati 217 km, Jorhat 96 km, Furkating 75 kms.
	Local Transport: The Assam Road Transport Corporation runs regular buses from Guwahati, Jorhat, Furkating which stop at Kohora 5 kms outside the Park and where the accommodation is located. Long distance night coaches run by private operators from Guwahati and Jorhat also stop here on request. The Tourist Department, Kaziranga Forest Lodge, has a reservation quota of 10 seats on the Kaziranga Express from Golaghat to Guwahati. Taxis available.

Sightseeing in the park

VERY IMPORTANT
It is essential for visitors to take a Forest Department guide with them if they are going by car or jeep, so that he can both direct the vehicle and also sight wildlife for the visitors.
HOURS TO VISIT THE PARK
On Elephant Back: 0500 to 0600 hrs, 0630 to 0730 hrs and 1530 to 1630 hrs. By Road : 0800 to 1100 hrs and 1400 to 1630 hrs.
ROAD ROUTES FOR VISITING THE PARK
Kaziranga Range: Kohora, Daflang, Foliamare.
Western Range : Baguri, Monabeel, Bimoli, Kanchanjuri.
Eastern Range : Agoratoli, Sohola, Rangamatia.
OBSERVATION TOWERS
These are located at Sohola, Mihimukh, Kathpara, Foliamare and Harmoti.

The Region

Assam | Guwahati | Kaziranga National Park | Sibsagar | Haflong