Kaziranga National Park Safari Guide. Credit: Canva
Kaziranga National Parkto UNESCO World Heritage Site Famous for its one-horned rhino population, it will reopen to tourists on October 1, 2024. After a closure during the monsoon season, visitors can once again experience the park’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.
The park’s reopening coincides with the start of peak tourist season, offering visitors the best chance to spot the elusive one-horned rhino, along with other fascinating animals such as elephants, tigers and several species of birds.
All about Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated on the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River and spans over 430 square kilometres. It is of international importance for preserving the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinos, which account for over two-thirds of the global population. In addition to rhinos, the park is home to other megafauna such as Asian elephants, Bengal tigers, swamp deer and water buffalo, making it a key player in India’s Project Tiger and endangered species conservation initiatives.
Kaziranga’s diverse landscape, comprising grasslands, wetlands and dense forests, creates a rich ecology. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 500 species of birds. It is an important stopover for migratory birds and is recognised as an area of great importance for bird diversity.
Safaris and areas of Kaziranga National Park
The famous elephant safaris, jeep safaris and boat rides on the Brahmaputra River are conducted in the four tourist zones: Kohora, Bagori, Agaratoli and BurapaharEach zone offers unique experiences, from close encounters with rhinos grazing in the swamps to the thrill of spotting elusive Bengal tigers. There are two slots for safaris, morning and afternoon, lasting about 3 hours, so book your safari permit online (approx. INR 115). You can also book your jeep online or at the Jeep Safari Association counter located outside the park.
You can book the boat safari from Kaliabhumura and Silghat gates, which are about an hour from the central areas, so set aside a day for this adventure activity.
Early morning is usually the best time to see the park’s residents in full bloom, with the misty backdrop enhancing the beauty of the landscape. Bird lovers will find this a paradise for spotting migratory birds that arrive during the winter, such as the Indian goose, pelicans and the rare storks.
While safaris are the biggest draw here, be sure to also visit the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, home to India’s largest orchid collection, to witness the park’s botanical wonders.
Best time to visit Kaziranga National Park
Although the park opens in October, the best time to visit is between November and April, when the weather is cooler and wildlife is more visible. The monsoon season, which runs from May to September, brings heavy rains and flooding to the park, providing much-needed nourishment for the grasslands but making access difficult. If you’re a photographer, we recommend March and April because animal sightings are best.
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