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Kaziranga National Park - Nature at its Natural Best |
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Tiger in Kaziranga |
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One of the most remarkable places one could visit in North-East India is the state of Assam. Assam is home to the famous Kaziranga National Park. Situated on the banks of the mighty Bramhaputra river Kaziranga National Park is spread in an area of approximately 430 sq.kms. With an additional 429.40 sq.kms distributed in the districts of Assam-Golaghat and Nagaon. Kaziranga was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
Kaziranga is home to the Indian one-horned rhino. Kaziranga also supports a variety of other wild species eg. Indian Elephants, Tigers, Indian Bison etc. Kaziranga is also a bird-watcher's paradise. The best time for this activity is winters when the migratory birds descend. One can easily find the reylag geese, bar-headed Geese, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller. |
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Sight seeing and elephant safaris are also organised by the forest authorities. Tourists can also stroll in the nearby coffee, rubber and tea plantations.
The best time to visit Kiziranga national park is mid-November to early April. Kaziranga is easily accessible through all the three modes of transport. The primary airport is Guwahati, 217 kms from the park. The second airport is Jorhat, 97 kms away. One has to reach Furkating by rail, which is 75 kms away from the wildlife park. The main road that connects Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is the NH-37. Ample accommodation facilities can be availed at the park. |
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