Kaziranga National Park (KNP), a name known all over the world for the successful conservation of one horned Great Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Starting with a dozens of rhinos or so at the beginning of the last century, today the park is home to more than 70% of world’s population of Indian Rhinoceros. Being situated within the flood plain of mighty River Brahmaputra, theKaziranga National Park is a veritable storehouse of biodiversity.
IN ADDITION TO RHINO ONE IS EXPECTED TO SEE:
Mammals : Highest density of tigers’ prey including the large prey biomass of tiger found in the country. Harbours more than 60% of India ’s wild buffalo population along with the only population of the Eastern Swamp deer and seven species of turtles and tortoises. The other important wildlife found are - Leopard, Fishing Cat, other Lesser cats, Large Indian Civet, Small Indian Civet, Sambar, Barking deer, Hog deer, Gaur, Hog Badger, Hoolock Gibbon, Capped Langur, Assamese Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Sloth Bear, Gangetic Dolphin and Otter etc.
Birds : Home to 25 Globally Threatened and 21 Near Threatened species of birds. So far 480 bird species have been identified and recorded in the Park. The Baza, Bengal Florican, Hornbills, Osprey etc. are the endangered species. Presence of Pelicans and various waterfowls both resident and migratory etc.
Aquatic Flora & Fauna : More than 150 perennial water bodies are located inside the Park, where water level fluctuates temporally resulting in the generation of a very rich aquatic floral diversity. More than 32 species of flora have so far been identified. More than 60 species of fishes have been recorded and is the breeding ground of many of the local species.
Accessibility:
Guwahati, the gate way to North East India & also, the capital of Assam is around 250 kms from Kaziranga.
Guwahati is well connected with regular flights from almost all the major tourist destinations of India
Other Nearest Airports:
Dibrugarh: About 180 kms/ 04 hrs
Jorhat: About 97 kms/ 02 ½ hrs
Tezpur: About 110 kms / 02 ½ hrs
Accommodation available: 4*, 3*, 2* & Budget
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