Kaziranga National Park

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How To Reach

By Air

The nearest airport from Kaziranga is Rowriah Airport, located at a distance of almost 74km in Jorhat, Assam. The second nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, situated at a distance of almost 83km in Dimapur, Nagaland. Both these airports operate flights to and from all the major cities of the country.

By Rail

The nearest railway stations to Kaziranga National Park are located at Helem (30km), Jorhat (90km), Furkating (75km) and Guwahati (200 km).  Furkating Junction Railway Station is situated at a distance of almost 75km and is connected by trains from Guwahati, apart from Delhi and Kolkata. The nearest major railway station is Guwahati and enjoys good connectivity to the rest of India.

By Road

One can approach Kaziranga National Park located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, from NH (national highway) 37. Kohara is the nearest bus stop to reach Kaziranga. Buses which operate from Guwahati, Tezpur, Dimapur and Upper Assam pass through Kohara.

Flora

The flora of Kaziranga National Park is categorized into three types - alluvial inundated grasslands; tropical wet evergreen forests; and tropical semi-evergreen forests. The national park is primarily popular for its dense and tall elephant grasses intermixed by small swamplands which are left behind by the receding floodwaters of the river Brahmaputra.

In addition to grasses and forests, Kaziranga Park includes abundant cover of water lilies, water hyacinth and lotus brining a beautiful scenario to the surroundings. Rattan Cane, which is a type of climbing palm, also adds to the beauty of Kaziranga wildlife sanctuary.

Fauna

The land of Kaziranga boasts the largest population of greater one-horned rhinos and wild water buffaloes. Apart from them, the national park is home to Royal Bengal Tigers, swap deer, Asian elephants which along with one-horned rhinos and wild water buffaloes form the Big Five. Kaziranga is also inhabited by 30+ mammalian species out of which 15 species of animals come under the threatened category.  The national park is also rich in the population of avifauna.

Weather

Summer (February to May)

During the summer months the park remains open for tourists. However it is not considered the ideal time for visiting the park as the weather tends to be hot, humid and sultry. Temperature tends to hover around 37°C. For those who want to avoid the rush of peak season and avail off-season hotel discounts, summer is a good time to visit.

Monsoon (June to October)

Monsoon arrives in Kaziranga in the month of June and it is recommended to avoid planning any trips during this season. It has been estimated that the area receives approximately 2200 mm of rainfall between June and September. With the Brahmaputra River flowing close by, the water levels rise dangerously, causing floods. Almost 3/4 portion of the western part of the park remains submerged in water during this period.

Winter (November to February)

Winters are considered the best time to visit Kaziranga. With temperatures ranging between 5°C and 25°C, the weather is mild and pleasant for tourists to explore the park. For bird lovers, this is the best time as hundreds and thousands of birds migrate to the park from neighbouring mountains in search of warmer climates.