-: KAZIRANGA WILDLIFE :-

Location : Bokakhat (23-kms), Assam. 
Nearest Access : Bokakhat 
Main Wildlife Found : Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards 
Coverage Area : 430-sq-km

About Kaziranga National park:-

Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.

Wildlife Attractions:-

Wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc. 

Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable experience. These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc.

Other Attractions :-

Besides watching animals there are other options for tourists around the park. Take a gentle stroll among the lush coffee or tea plantations at the Karbi Anglong or visit the nearby villages and observe the lifestyle of the local people. Visit the famous tea gardens of Assam and sip on a cup of the world's best tea

Flora and fauna:-

Kaziranga hosts a rich and diverse population of almost 42 species of fish, 9 species of amphibians, 27 species of reptiles, more than 491 species of birds and 35 species of mammals. Among the larger mammals, there are almost 86 tigers (2000 census), 1048 elephants (2002 census), 1552 rhinos (1999 census), 1431 buffalo (2001 census) and 486 swamp deer. Kaziranga also houses more than 546 species of flora

How to Reach:

By 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.

By Rail : The nearest railhead is Furkating, situated 75-km away from Kaziranga National Park. 

By 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.

Where to stay:-

Forest rest houses and bungalows are available in the park area. Kaziranga Forest Lodge is also available with air-conditioned rooms, bar, restaurant and other facilities

Best Time to Visit:- May to october