Manas National Park in Assam is well regarded as a natural
heritage, biosphere reserve, Project Elephant Reserve and Project Tiger Reserve
at once. The national park lies on the foothills of Himalayas and is flanked by
the Manas River, from which it gets its name. It is home to Wild Water Buffalos
and Royal Bengal Tiger with plenty of activities to enjoy. Manas National Park
is a land of fulfilling experience and wholesome adventure in nature.
About Manas National Park
Manas National Park is a densely forested region in the
Eastern Himalayas. The Manas River is a huge tributary with five different
rivers along with the Brahmaputra River. The Savannah bedrocks are formed of
sandstone and limestone. You can get a permit from the Field's Director Office
to enter the park on Barpeta Road. Forest department doesn’t offer any guide or
jeep. So, you need to hire private jeeps. You can also take your personal
vehicle in the park. Bansbari Range Office also receives entry fee to the park.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Manas National Park is between
November and April, when the weather is pleasant and there are high chances of
spotting wild animals. The park remains open daily except for safety concerns
or rain. From May to October, the park is open for a short period. The park
remains closed in monsoons, i.e. from June to September.
Jeep Safari
Many endangered animals and bird species call the wilderness
of Manas National Park their home. You can spot exotic and rare animals in
Manas wildlife sanctuary like Pygmy Hog, Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Bengal
Florican, Indian Rhinoceros, and more.
Timings – 9AM to 12PM for Morning Safari and 2PM to 5PM for
Afternoon Safari
Elephant Safari
An elephant safari is also available to get up close to more
wild animals. These beautiful giants will take you through the areas where jeep
cannot enter. So, be ready to get a unique insight to the park.
Timings – 6AM and 7AM
Getting There
By Rail – Guwahati is well connected to all major cities of
the country and it’s the only railway station of its kind in North East. A lot
of trains originate and halt here, including Rajdhani Express. From there, you
can hop on another train to Barpeta station which is located only 22 km by road
from Manas.
By Air – Similarly, Guwahati is the closest airport which is
180km away. You can easily take regular flights from different cities like
Jaipur, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bangalore. From the airport, you can hire a cab
or taxi.
By Road – Manas also has good road connectivity from
Guwahati, which takes up to 5 hours to cover 176 km.
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