Manas National Park
A UNESCO wilderness at the foot of the Bhutan hills.Manas National Park lies in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in western Assam, running along the border with Bhutan where it adjoins the Royal Manas National Park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, tiger reserve, elephant reserve, and biosphere reserve, Manas is a landscape of alluvial grasslands, tropical forest, and the braided channels of the Manas river. It is one of the few places to see rare species such as the pygmy hog, golden langur, and Bengal florican, alongside tigers, elephants, and wild buffalo, offering a spectacular and biodiverse wilderness with a stunning Himalayan backdrop.
Best Time to Visit
November to April is the ideal season, with pleasant weather, excellent grassland visibility, and abundant wildlife and birdlife along the Manas river.
Zones
The park has three ranges: Panbari (west), Bansbari-Bhuyanpara (central, the main tourism zone), and Panbari, with safaris and river activities based around Bansbari near Barpeta Road.
How to Reach
The nearest airport is Guwahati (about 150 km) and the nearest railhead is Barpeta Road, close to the Bansbari gate. Manas is reached by road from Guwahati in around four hours.
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Wildlife
Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, one-horned rhino, golden langur, pygmy hog, hispid hare, clouded leopard, and the rare Bengal florican among outstanding birdlife.
Safari Types
Open jeep safaris across the grasslands and forest, elephant safaris in the core, and river rafting on the Manas river, offered morning and afternoon.