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Image: Dr. Raju Kasambe / CC BY-SA 4.0Welcome to Kaziranga National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.
Safaris, bird watching, nature walks, and more
Safari timings, open seasons, and park schedules
Entry fees, safari charges, and camera fees
How to reach by air, rail, and road
Official booking links, permits, and offline reservation guidance
Nearby stays, forest rest houses, and booking resources
Confirm current jeep and elephant safari availability through official Assam/Kaziranga channels before booking locally.
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Jeep safaris follow dirt tracks that can be bumpy. Elephant safaris require the ability to mount the elephant (using platforms). The terrain is flat but uneven. Kohora town and most resort areas are reasonably accessible. Inform the range office in advance for any special requirements.
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, is a stunning expanse of tall elephant grass, marshlands, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam. The park is one of the greatest wildlife conservation success stories — it shelters two-thirds of the world's Great One-Horned Rhinoceroses, having brought the species back from the brink of extinction. Kaziranga also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The landscape is shaped by the annual monsoon flooding of the Brahmaputra, which rejuvenates the grasslands and sustains the incredible biodiversity of this remarkable ecosystem.
| Season | Morning Safari | Evening Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Nov - Jan) | 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Spring (Feb - Apr) | 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Elephant safaris operate only in the early morning (5:15 AM - 6:30 AM). Four ranges available: Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agoratoli), and Burapahar. Central and Western are most popular.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Entry Fee (Indian) | INR 100 per person |
| Entry Fee (Foreigner) | INR 650 per person |
| Jeep Safari (Indian) | INR 3,500 - 5,000 per trip |
| Jeep Safari (Foreigner) | INR 6,000 - 8,500 per trip |
| Elephant Safari (Indian) | INR 1,200 per person |
| Elephant Safari (Foreigner) | INR 2,800 per person |
| Guide Fee | INR 500 per trip (mandatory) |
| Camera Fee | INR 500 (still), INR 1,000 (video) |
Elephant safari slots are very limited (about 40-50 people per morning) and are allocated on first-come-first-served basis at each range office. Arrive before 5:00 AM to secure a slot.
Kaziranga National Park, Kohora, District Golaghat, Assam 785609
26.5775° N, 93.1711° E
Nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (97 km, 2.5 hours by road). Guwahati Airport (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International, 217 km, 4-5 hours by road) offers more flight options from major cities.
Nearest railway station is Furkating Junction (75 km) on the main Guwahati-Dibrugarh line. Guwahati Railway Station (217 km) is the major railhead. Pre-paid taxis available from both stations.
NH-37 (now NH-715) passes along the southern boundary of the park. State transport buses run between Guwahati and Upper Assam, stopping at Kohora. Private vehicles and taxis can be hired from Guwahati or Jorhat.
Jeeps are available at each range office (Kohora, Bagori, Agoratoli). Auto-rickshaws connect Kohora town to nearby ranges. Most resorts arrange safari vehicles and guides.
Alluvial grasslands (tall elephant grass up to 5 meters), tropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical semi-evergreen forests, and tropical deciduous forests. The landscape is dynamic, reshaped annually by Brahmaputra floods.
Home to over 2,400 Indian One-Horned Rhinoceroses (two-thirds of the world population), approximately 120+ tigers (highest density in the world), over 1,200 elephants, and the last viable population of wild water buffalo in India. Also hosts Eastern swamp deer, hoolock gibbons, and the critically endangered Bengal florican.
Kaziranga's conservation history began in 1905 when Mary Curzon, wife of the Viceroy Lord Curzon, visited the area and was dismayed at failing to see a single rhinoceros. Her concern led Lord Curzon to establish the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest in 1905. It became a game sanctuary in 1916, a wildlife sanctuary in 1950, and a national park in 1974. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1985. Through rigorous anti-poaching efforts, the rhino population has grown from a few dozen in the early 1900s to over 2,400 today — one of conservation's greatest success stories.
