Image Credit Kaziranga National park in Assam has to be the most beautiful and attractive place you can choose to visit in north-east India. Known as the World heritage Site, it is home to the most fascinating wildlife in Asia. What makes this park quite different from the other forest reserves in India is its sheer size and the abundant variety of flora and fauna. Image Credit Major wildlife attractions: Kaziranga National Park is the only reserve for the one-horned rhino. Besides the great one-horned Indian rhino, the other major wild attractions include Indian elephants, Indian bison, swamp and hog deer, sloth bears, tigers, leopards, jungle cats, otters, hog badgers, capped langurs, Hoolock gibbons, wild boar, jackal, wild buffalo, pythons, monitor lizards and lot more. Image Credit It is also a birding paradise having over 300 species of birds. It is the habitat of Bengal Florican, a rare, critically endangered species. Huge numbers of migratory birds can be seen on park’s lakes and marshy areas. Image Credit There’s a strange stillness in the air, despite the fact that the sanctuary is filled with animals except for a few bird calls punctuating the silence. Things to do: Wildlife watching, including birding, is the main activity in and near the park. Elephant rides in the park that lets you get very close to the rhinos are one of the biggest attractions. The safari elephants are in good numbers, but you may not be guaranteed a ride due to rush in the peak season. You can also go on a jeep safari in the park. Image Credit Accommodation: Accommodation around the park is limited. There are very few hotels or resorts, and a few government run lodges. During weekends and seasons, get the booking done in advance. Location: Bokakhat (23-kms), Assam. Getting There: Air: There are two airports, the nearest one is situated at Guwahati (217-km) and the other airport is located at Jorhat (97-km). Rail: The nearest railhead is Furkating (75-km away from the park). Road: The main gate for Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is Kohora on the NH-37 where private buses stop. Image Credit Best time to go: Mid-November to April is the best time to go to the park. Sightseeing in Kaziranga: There are lush coffee and rubber plantations in Karbi, Anglong, where you can take a stroll or visit the Karbi villages, meet the Karbi people and observe their way of living. You can also venture through the tea gardens that Assam is so famous for and watch how one gets one’s daily cup of tea. Plan your next trip to this wonderful park to see the most fantastic wildlife and enjoy the safari! Source: BusinessPortal24
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