Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will welcome visitors from 1 October 2024, following its seasonal closure from May to October due to flood risks from the Brahmaputra River.
The announcement was made in a letter from the Eastern Divisional Forest Officer’s Office Assam Division of Wildlife, dated September 7. The letter read: “Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve “It will open for tourists for the 2024-25 season from October 1, 2024, depending on weather conditions,” media reports quoted him as saying.
Is Kaziranga National Park completely closed for now?
Currently, the park is partially open for jeep safaris in three designated areas: the Kaziranga Range in Kohora, the Western Range in Bagori and the Burapahar Range in Ghorakati. Due to recent inclement weather, access to the park is limited to these areas, and specific routes and timings are detailed in the official notice.
Earlier this year, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh reported that floods over the past five years have significantly affected wildlife in Assam According to Singh, 511 animals died due to the floods and 336 were successfully rescued. In total, 847 wild animals were affected by the floods during this period.
The reopening of Kaziranga National Park offers a new opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to explore its rich biodiversity, while highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by seasonal flooding and its effects on local wildlife.
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the post for any purpose.
We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators. If you are the owner of any material featured on our website and have concerns about its use, please contact us. We are committed to addressing any copyright issues promptly and will remove any material within 2 days of receiving a request from the rightful owner.