Kaziranga National Park is home to the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros, and the park is soon set to reopen for tourists in the first week of February. Here are all the details.
The park in Assam is home to some great wildlife, including tigers, panthers, bears, elephants, birds and various types of flora. The park, which was closed earlier this month, will open its gates on February 4, which is a Saturday.
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Kaziranga National Park: All you need to know about the soon-to-reopen sanctuary
Kaziranga has been awarded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, given the history the place has in terms of its wildlife and plants. The national park is said to be one of the major sources of tourism-based income, and houses a rich and unique variety of animals, trees, flowers and more. All this makes it a great place to visit and witness exotic creatures in their natural habitat, as well as experience the best of Assamese weather.
If you’re visiting, you can opt for a Jeep Safari to go deep into the forests. You can also opt for an Elephant Safari, wherein you can hop on the back of one of these mighty creatures and explore the depths of the lush green forests around. This isn’t all – you can also explore Kaziranga on a boat safari, which will offer magnificent views of the Gangetic dolphins and avian creatures flying around.
Not only that but there is also the Kakochang Waterfall that you can visit, along with the National Orchid Garden, to add to your overall experience of visiting the destination. To make the visit more memorable, spend time amidst the local tribes or visit the banks of the Brahmaputra, and go for long-distance hikes and nature trails.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answer: The Kaziranga National Park is said to be one of the finest wildlife refuges in the world. It is also home to the largest single population of the one-horned rhinoceros, which it also has been instrumental in bringing back from the brink of extinction.
Answer: Winters (November to February) are some of the best months to visit the national park.
Answer: Kaziranga is home to not only the one-horned rhinoceros, but also to the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Elephants and a whole lot more.
Anushka Goel
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Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument.
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