Kaziranga National Park, Guwahati
| Location | Golaghat and Nagaon, Guwahati (Map) |
| Entry Fee & Timings | It opens from 1st November to 30th April. Entry fee for Indian visitors is INR 100 and for Overseas visitors is INR 650. |
| Place Type | Park & Garden, Sightseeing |
| Place visit with | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters |
| Best time to visit | January, February, March, April, May, June |
About Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is located in the north eastern part of the country in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam. First established as a reserve forest in 1908, an area of ​​430 square kilometers was included in the park's area in 1974 and received the title of Kaziranga National Park. Two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceros live in the park.
Tiger density is highest in the protected areas of Kaziranga, which was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to a large breeding population of elephants, bison and swamp deer.
Architecture of Kaziranga National Park
The 430 square kilometre park occupies a vast area of expansive grassland and tropical evergreen forest along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra.
Interesting facts about Kaziranga National Park
- Much of the park is marshy, with patches of reeds, elephant grass, scattered trees and large pools.
- Kaziranga was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
- Kaziranga has been recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the conservation of bird species.
- The existence of the park is due to the conservation efforts of Mary Curzon, the then Viceroy of India and her husband Lord Curzon.
- It is home to two of the world's largest snakes, the reticulated python and the rock python, as well as the world's longest venomous snake, the King Cobra.
- As per the latest rhino census, Kaziranga has a rhino population of 2,413.
How to reach Kaziranga National Park
By Air:- The nearest airport to the park is Guwahati International Airport which is located at a distance of 217 km from the park. At the airport, one can hire a cab or taxi to go straight to the park.
By Train:- The nearest railway station to Kaziranga Park is Furkating which is located at a distance of 75 km from the park. You can use roadways to reach the park by hiring taxis, cabs or bus services.
By Road:- To reach the park, you can use the road route, you can easily reach the park by auto or taxi.
Nearby famous places
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- Umananda Island
- Shrimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra
- Regional Science Centre, Guwahati
- Guwahati Zoo
- Cafe Hendrix
- Madan Kamdev
- Dispur
Kaziranga National Park FAQs: 𝒜. It is located at Golaghat and Nagaon, Guwahati.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Kaziranga National Park: It opens from 1st November to 30th April. Entry fee for Indian visitors is INR 100 and for Overseas visitors is INR 650..
𝒜. You should visit Kaziranga National Park during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.
𝒜. It is located at Golaghat and Nagaon, Guwahati.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Kaziranga National Park: It opens from 1st November to 30th April. Entry fee for Indian visitors is INR 100 and for Overseas visitors is INR 650..
𝒜. You should visit Kaziranga National Park during January, February, March, April, May, June months for best experience.