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Kaziranga National Park
Location:
Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far
North East of India, Assam
About Kaziranga National Park:
Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site, is famous for its
one-horned rhino (Rhinocerous Unicornis). Tourist from India and
abroad come here to see the wild life in its natural habitat. Apart
from the rhino, there are elephants, wild buffalos, leopards and a
host of other animals. It is also a haven for many different rare
and near extinct species of birds. Lying along the mighty
Brahmaputra River, the Kaziranga National Park covers an area of
about 430 sq. km. Its swamps and grasslands with tall thickets of
elephant grass and patches of evergreen forest, support the largest
number of rhino in the subcontinent. It was an alarming depletion in
their numbers, due to hunting and poaching that led to the
conservation of this area in 1926.
Fauna
The one horned Rhinoceros, Elephant, Indian bison, Swamp Deer,
Samber, Hog Deer, Sloth Bear, Tiger, Leopard cat, Jungle cat, Hog
badger, Capped langur, Hollock gibbon, Jackal, Goose, Hornbills,
Ibis, Cormorants, Egret, Heron fishing eagle etc. all form a part of
the very complex ecological balance of the park.
Avifuana
Kaziranga is also an ornithologist’s delight and you can find
a great number of avifaunal species here. The numerous water bodies
of Kaziranga are rich reservoirs of food (including fish) and
thousands of migratory birds, representing over 100 species, visit
the park seasonally from as far as Siberia.
Major migratory birds are the grey pelican, black-necked stork,
lesser adjutant stork, Pallas’s fish eagle, grey-headed fish
eagle, about 25-30 Bengal floricans, swamp partridge, grey
peacock-pheasant, great pied hornbill, green imperial pigeon, and
silver-breasted broadbill. Sunset is a pleasant sight as well, with
the birds returning to their nests.
Climate
The climate of Kaziranga park is tropical. Summers are hot and
winters cold. Take cotton clothes for summers and do not forget to
pack woolens during winters. The average rainfall is 160 cms. But
the monsoon months bring heavy downpours which often flood the park.
Best Time to Visit:
Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April
months. During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts its banks,
flooding the low-lying grasslands and causing animals to migrate
from one area to another within the Kaziranga National Park.
Accommodation
Wild Grass Resort is strongly recommended for comfort and
convenience. They arrange for everything and can provide top class
guides. Forest Dept. run Tourist Bungalows are also available and
should be booked in advance. The Arayan Lodge and Bonani Lodge will
provide comfortable quarters.
Getting There
Air : The nearest airport is situated at Guwahati,
which is 217-km away from the park. The other airport is located at
Jorhat, 97-km from Kaziranga.
Rail : The nearest railhead is Furkating, situated
75-km away from Kaziranga National Park.
Road : The main gate for Kaziranga Wildlife
Sanctuary, at Kohora on the NH-37, consists of a handful of cafes
and a small local market. ASTC and private buses stop here on their
way to and from Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper Assam. Some private buses
also retain a seat quota for Kaziranga passengers
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