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Orang National Park

The Mini Kaziranga

Assam

Image: Nejib Ahmed / CC BY-SA 4.0
Monsoon Conditions
Flooding and road conditions can affect access during the monsoon. Check with local authorities before travel.
Limited Safari Capacity
Safari infrastructure is smaller than Kaziranga. Plan ahead for vehicle and guide availability.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Orang National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.

Reservations

Confirm safari permits and local bookings through Assam Forest or the Orang range office before travel.

Lodging

Near Park
Limited forest and local accommodation. Confirm availability before arrival.
Tezpur/Mangaldoi
Broader hotel options for day trips or onward Assam wildlife circuits.

Book your stay

Browse stays in Tezpur Booking.com

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Visitor Centers

Orang Range Office
Near park entrance • Office hours
Safari arrangements, permit checks, and local park information.

Rules & Regulations

  • Stay inside safari vehicles
  • Do not approach rhinos or elephants
  • No littering in grassland or wetland areas
  • Follow guide instructions during sightings
  • Do not use drones without permission

Accessibility

Safari access is by vehicle on forest tracks. Facilities are more limited than Assam's major tourist parks, so visitors with mobility needs should arrange transport and assistance in advance.

Basic Information

About This Park

Orang National Park, often called Mini Kaziranga, protects grassland, woodland, and wetland habitat along the north bank of the Brahmaputra in Assam. Though small in area, it supports one-horned rhinoceros, tiger, elephant, wild buffalo, and important birdlife. Its compact landscape makes it a rewarding addition to an Assam wildlife itinerary, especially for visitors looking beyond the state's larger and better-known parks.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Open Season (Nov - Apr)7:00 AM - 10:00 AM1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Jeep safaris operate subject to forest department schedules and road conditions. Morning slots are best for wildlife activity.

Closure PeriodUsually closed or restricted during heavy monsoon months. Confirm locally.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry FeeAs notified by Assam Forest Department
Jeep Safari and GuideVaries by vehicle, route, and group size

Confirm current fees and booking rules through local forest offices or Assam tourism channels.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
20°C - 35°C
Warm and increasingly humid. Wildlife gathers near remaining water sources before monsoon.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - October
24°C - 33°C
Heavy rainfall and Brahmaputra flooding can disrupt access and wildlife movement.
❄️ Winter
November - February
10°C - 25°C
Cool and dry. Best season for safaris, rhino viewing, and migratory birds.

Contact Information

Website
Authority
Assam Forest Department, Orang National Park

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Orang National Park, Darrang and Sonitpur Districts, Assam

26.5536° N, 92.3147° E

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By Air

Guwahati is the main airport, with Tezpur as a closer regional option when flights are available.

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By Train

Rangapara North and Tezpur are useful railheads, depending on route and service availability.

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By Road

Accessible by road from Guwahati, Tezpur, and Mangaldoi. Travel time varies with river and highway conditions.

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Local Transport

Hire vehicles from Tezpur or Mangaldoi. Safari vehicles and guides are arranged near the park entry point.

Things to Do

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Jeep Safari
Explore grasslands and forest patches for rhinos, deer, elephants, and tiger signs.
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Bird Watching
Wetlands and grasslands attract storks, raptors, waterfowl, and grassland specialists.
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Rhino Viewing
Look for one-horned rhinoceroses in open grassland and wetland edges.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

One-horned RhinocerosBengal TigerAsian ElephantWild Water BuffaloHog DeerPygmy HogWaterbirds

Flora

Alluvial grasslands, riverine forest, wetlands, and scattered woodland shaped by Brahmaputra floodplain processes.

Fauna

Despite its small size, Orang supports rhinos, tigers, elephants, deer, wild buffalo, reptiles, and a strong assemblage of wetland and grassland birds.

Learn About the Park

History

The area was protected as a wildlife sanctuary before being declared a national park in 1999. Orang later became a tiger reserve, strengthening protection for this compact but species-rich Brahmaputra floodplain ecosystem.

Quick Facts

Established
1999
Area
78.81 sq km
State
Assam
Designation
Tiger Reserve

References

  1. Orang National Park official visitor information Assam Forest Department, Orang National Park
  2. Orang National Park overview Wikipedia
  3. Check Assam Tourism lodging resources Assam Tourism
  4. Check Assam Forest guidance Assam Forest Department
  5. Orang National Park location map OpenStreetMap contributors
  6. Orang National Park thumbnail image source Wikimedia Commons