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Raimona National Park

Western Assam Forests at the Bhutan Frontier

Assam

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Frontier Forest Landscape
Raimona is best approached as a conservation-oriented foothill forest destination with modest tourism infrastructure.
Access Can Change Quickly
Season, road conditions, and local forest guidance all affect practical travel.

Plan Your Visit

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

Reservations

Confirm current permit procedures, reporting points, and access conditions with western Assam forest authorities before planning a Raimona trip.

Lodging

Kokrajhar / Western Assam Stays
Use Kokrajhar-side lodging as the practical base for Raimona planning.

Book your stay

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Visitor Centers

Western Assam Forest / Tourism Contacts
Kokrajhar side • Office hours
Current visitor access and route guidance for Raimona.

Rules & Regulations

  • Check access conditions before travel
  • Stay with approved local guidance
  • Do not litter near rivers or forest roads
  • Respect wildlife movement corridors
  • Follow all forest instructions

Accessibility

Visitor infrastructure remains relatively light, so expect to rely on private transport and current local coordination.

Basic Information

About This Park

Raimona National Park lies in western Assam near the Bhutan frontier and protects rich foothill forest within the wider Manas-Bhutan conservation landscape. Streams, forest corridors, and wildlife movement are central to the park's identity.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Dry Season (Nov - Apr)Daylight access where permittedReturn before dusk

Current visitor procedures should be confirmed through forest contacts in western Assam.

Closure PeriodMonsoon rains and river conditions can alter routes.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry/PermitAs notified by Assam authorities
Guide / VehicleVaries by local arrangements

Plan on current local instructions rather than assuming a fully standardized public booking flow.

Weather

☀️ Summer
March - May
22°C - 34°C
Warm and humid with greener forest and active streams.
🌧️ Monsoon
June - September
24°C - 31°C
Heavy rain can affect access, bridges, and park roads.
❄️ Winter
October - February
10°C - 26°C
The clearest and most practical season for a forest visit.

Contact Information

Website
Authority
Assam Forest Department

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Raimona National Park, Kokrajhar district, Assam

26.7167° N, 90.0833° E

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By Air

Guwahati is the broad air gateway for most Raimona visitors.

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By Train

Kokrajhar and nearby Assam railheads are practical train gateways.

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By Road

Approach from the Kokrajhar side through western Assam roads subject to current forest guidance.

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Local Transport

Use hired vehicles and local support familiar with Raimona approach roads.

Things to Do

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Forest Drive
Travel through western Assam foothill forest and river-cut terrain.
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Bird Watching
Watch for hornbills, forest birds, and species linked to the Bhutan foothills.
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Streamside Photography
Photograph clear streams, forest edges, and low mountain backdrops.
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Wildlife Corridor Interpretation
Understand Raimona's role in the connected conservation landscape along the frontier.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Asian ElephantGolden LangurLeopardHornbillsGaurDeerForest BirdsPrimates

Flora

Moist deciduous and semi-evergreen foothill forest, riverine habitat, cane, bamboo, and stream corridors.

Fauna

Raimona supports frontier-forest mammals, birds, and river-linked biodiversity across a connected western Assam landscape.

Learn About the Park

History

Raimona became a national park in 2021, strengthening protection for a western Assam forest landscape linked to Bhutan and the Manas region.

Quick Facts

Established
2021
Area
422 sq km
State
Assam
Designation
Eastern Himalayan Foothill National Park