Kaziranga A World Heritage Site
Kaziranga national park is home to one horned rhinoceros, a breeding ground for elephants, wild water buffalos, swamp deer, Indian Tigers, Bird species etc. The park has been declared as world heritage site by UNESCO in the year 1985.
Kaziranga National Park safari is one of the major tourist attraction. It offers Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, and even trekking activities.
Best time for Kaziranga National Park Safari
Park remains closed from 01 May till 31 Oct every year for the tourists because of the weather conditions. Therefore November to April is the best time to visit Kaziranga National Park. (To spot Rhinoceros, chances remains high in winters).
Accessibility to Kaziranga National Park
By Air – Guwahati International Airport and Jorhat Airport, with distance, 217 km and 97 km respectively are the nearest to the park. However, The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, located in Guwahati, is another best option to arrive from any corner of world.
By Train – The nearest railway station to Kaziranga National Park is Furkating (75 km from the park). However, the other nearest railway stations are the Guwahati railway station (240 Kms) and Jorhat railway station (90 Kms)
By Road – The main gate of the Kaziranga National Park lies in a small Kohora town situated on the National Highway NH 37 due to which it is well connected to all the major cities of Assam such as Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Nagaon, Golaghat, Dimapur etc.
Major attractions of Kaziranga National Park
Major Zones for Kaziranga National Park Safari
Spreading over a huge area of 430 sq km, the Kaziranga national park is divided into 04 safari zones
Kaziranga National Park Safaris and their timings
We have 02 options: Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safari and Kaziranga National Park Elephant safari tour.
Jeep Safari timings
Elephant Safari timings
Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safari Routes
Ranges | Route |
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Central Range, Kohora | Mihimukh-Kathpora-Daflang-Diffalu river bank-Monabeel-Kerasing and back with designated stop at Kathpora Tower, Daflang Tower and Kerasing Tower. |
Eastern Range, Agoratoli | Agoratoli-Soholabeel-Rangamatia-Maklung-Turturani-Dhuba & back to Agaratoli to stop at Sohola Tower. |
Western Range, Bagori | Bagori-Dongabeel-Rowmari-Rajapukhuri-Mona Beeland back to Donga Tower. |
Burapahar Range | Ghorakati-Potahibeel-Diffalu-Tunikatiand back with designated stop at Tunikati Tower. |
Kaziranga National Park Safari Charges (Approx)
Jeep Safari | Bagori | Kohora | Agoratoli | Burapahar |
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Indians (Per Jeep) | 3650 INR | 3550 INR | 4250 INR | 4750 INR |
Foreigners (Per Jeep) | 7000 INR | 7000 INR | 7600 INR | 8100 INR |
Note:01 Jeep accommodates 06 Pax (excluding driver and guide)
Kaziranga National Park Safari – Do’s & Don’ts
Best hotels/resorts at Kaziranga National Park
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