Exploring the Natural Wonders of Assam

  1. Day 1: Kaziranga National Park
    4 hours (191 km) by car from Guwahati Airport

    Witness the one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, and other exotic wildlife of Assam at the world-famous Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. Day 2: Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
    3.5 hours (180 km) from Kaziranga national park

    Home to India’s only nocturnal primate, the Hoolock gibbon, the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary offers a chance to see seven species of primates and a wide range of birdlife.

  3. Day 3: Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve
    2.5 hours (127 km) from Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

    Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve is a bird watcher’s paradise, housing more than 300 species of birds. The beautiful park also offers camping and hiking options for nature enthusiasts.

  4. Day 4: Manas National Park
    4 hours (117 km) from Nameri National Park and tiger reserve.

    Famous for its Bengal tigers, the Manas National Park is home to many endangered species such as the pygmy hog, hispid hare, and the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

  5. Day 5: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
    5 hours (255 km) from Manas National Park

    The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary boasts of the highest density of one-horned rhinoceros among all the protected areas in the world. Take a jeep safari and witness these giants in their natural habitat.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kaziranga National Park (for one day) – 5:30 am to 6:00 pm, INR 1,000
  • Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, INR 100
  • Nameri National Park and Tiger Reserve – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, INR 50
  • Manas National Park – 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, INR 1,250
  • Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary – 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, INR 1,000
  • Total Estimated Costs – INR 3,400

Useful Tips

If you have extra days to spare, you can visit nearby attractions such as the Majuli Island, the world’s largest river island or the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Additionally, if you are a tea enthusiast, then you can visit the tea estates surrounding Assam. Conversely, if you have less than five days, you may opt to limit your visits based on your preference of wildlife. Hiring a guide or joining a safari tour is recommended to make the most out of your visit.

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