KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

Located in the heart of Assam on the bank of the majestic Brahmaputra is the Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Prak in Assam is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants,  panthers and bears and thousands of birds.Assam Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the most ideal habitat for the one-horned Indian Rhino. Due to countless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.

Flora :

Kaziranga National Park is situated in a region with abundant and very heavy rainfalls. The favorable climate with plenty of rainfall supports the growth of a very rich and varied flora in Kaziranga National Park. These picturesque wetlands have an abundant cover of water lilies, water hyacinth and lotus. The flora in Kaziranga National Park chiefly constitute of three major types: alluvial inundated grasslands comprising of tall thickets of elephant grass and short grasses, tropical wet evergreen forests and tropical semi-evergreen forests. But, the main characteristics of flora in Kaziranga are the dense and tall elephant grass intermixed by small swamplands left behind by the receding floodwaters of the river Brahmaputra. The park is mostly covered with elephant size grass, making it a perfect habitation for the one-horned rhinos.

Fauna :

Indian One-horned Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards, Elephants, Barasingha or  Eastern Swamp Deer, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Para or Hog Deer, Bison, Sambar dear, Leopard Cats, Otters, Wild Asiatic Water Buffalo, Gaur, and Indian Muntjac. Hispid Hare, Indian Gray Mongoose, Small Indian Mongooses, Large Indian Civet, Small Indian Civets, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal, Sloth Bear, Chinese Pangolin, Indian Pangolins, Hog Badger, Chinese Ferret Badgers and Particolored flying squirrels are also highlight of the park. The Assamese Macaque, Capped, Golden Langur, as well as the only ape found in India, the Hoolock Gibbon must not be missed.

Almost 478 species of birds (both migratory and resident) have been spotted at the park, including 25 globally threatened and 21 near threatened species. The park has also been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by Birdlife International for the conservation of the avifaunal species. Waterfowl breeds in or passing through Kaziranga includes several rare species of geese ( Lesser White-fronted Goose ), and ducks ( Ferruginous Pochard, Baer’s Pochard ). Other rare riverine birds include kingfishers ( Blyth’s Kingfisher ), herons ( White-bellied Heron ), pelicans ( Dalmatian Pelican, Spot-billed Pelican ), shanks ( Spotted Greenshank ) and terns ( Balck-bellied tern ). Rare migratory storks and cranes are also seen wintering in the park ( Lesser Adjutant, Greater Adjutant, Black-necked Stork, Asian Openbill ).
Kaziranga hosts a large number of raptors, considered a sign of a healthy ecosystem. This includes the rare Eastern Imperial eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, White-tailed Fishing Eagle, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, and the Lesser Kestrel. Kaziranga was once home to Seven Species of Vultures. About 99% of the stable vulture population was killed by kidney failure caused by consuming the veterinary drug diclofenac in domestic animal carcasses.
Rare game birds ( which were once hunted ) include Partridges ( Swamp Francolin ), Bustards ( Bengal Floriacan ) and Pigeons ( Pale-capped Pigeon ). Several other important families of birds inhabit Kaziranga, including rare species of Hornbills ( Great India Hornbill and the Lesser risk Wreathed Hornbill ), Old Worls Babblers ( Jerdon’s Babbler, Marsh Babbler ) and Weaver birds ( the common  Baya Weaver and the Threatened Finn’s Weaver ), Thrushes ( Hodgson’s Bushchat ), Old Worls Warblers ( Bristled Grassbird ). Other threatened species include the Black-breasted Parrotbill and Rufous-vented Prinia.

How to Reach:

By Air : Kaziranga is on National Highway 37 which connects Guwahati with Jorhat on the east. The nearest airport is situated at Guwahati, which is 217-km away from the park. The other airport is located at Jorhat, 96-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.

Accommodation : In Kaziranga National Park, Eco Lodge and Eco Resort is the best option to stay. In the camp all cottages  are ethnic in style that respect local rural architecture and constructed with local materials. Spotless rooms with modern bath with hot and cold water facilities.

 

Food : We serve local dishes specially and tastefully cooked for you by local chef. Much variety is not possible owing to the remoteness of the area; yet best possible food is provided under strict hygienic supervision. Vegetables come from the organic gardens of the village, chicken and pork from the village farms.

Activities : Wildlife Watching, Bird Watching, National park Visit, Village Walk, Forest Drive, Forest Walk, Elephant Ride, Flora and Fauna Exploration, Local Cultural Experience.

Attraction : Wildlife Watching,Bird Watching,National Park Visit,Forest Drive,Forest Walk,Elephant Ride,Flora and Fauna Exploration,Local Cultural Experience,Local Cultural Show,Village Walk