Assam · North-east India

Kaziranga travel guide

Home of the one-horned rhino

Kaziranga
Diganta Talukdar · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best time
Nov–Apr
How long
2–3 days
Stay a night
₹1,500–12,000
Food a day
₹400–1,800
Nearest railhead
75 km away
Nearest airport
100 km away

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About Kaziranga

Elephant-grass floodplains on the Brahmaputra with two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinos, plus elephants, buffalo, tigers and tea estates.

Things to do in Kaziranga

  1. Central Range Jeep Safari

    3 h · ₹1,500 entry

    Central Range Jeep Safari in the Kohora range of Kaziranga offers an exciting wildlife exploration experience. It is well known for having the highest density of one-horned rhinoceroses in the park, making it a prime spot for wildlife viewing.

    Tip: Book your safari permits in advance through the forest department website.

  2. Western Range Jeep Safari

    3 h · ₹1,500 entry

    The Western Range Jeep Safari in Kaziranga takes visitors through the Bagori range, known for sightings of rhinoceroses and buffalo.

    Tip: Book your safari permits well in advance as slots fill up quickly.

  3. Eastern Range Birding

    3 h · ₹1,000 entry

    Eastern Range Birding, also known as Agoratoli, is located in Kaziranga, Assam, India. It is a fantastic park area known for spotting pelicans and storks in their natural habitat.

  4. Kaziranga Orchid Park

    2 h · ₹100 entry

    Kaziranga Orchid Park features a vast collection of native orchids and a vibrant local cultural show. Visitors can explore the lush grounds and experience traditional Assamese arts.

  5. Tea Estate Walk

    2 h · Free

    Tea Estate Walk is a guided experience through a working tea estate in Kaziranga, Assam. Visitors can take a peaceful walk through the lush green plantations and observe the daily routine of tea plucking and processing.

    Tip: Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for dirt paths between the bushes.

Where to stay in Kaziranga

  • Kohora

    ₹2,500–6,000

    Near the Central range gate.

  • Bagori & Burapahar

    ₹1,500–3,000

    Budget lodges by the Western range.

  • Tea-estate bungalows

    ₹8,000–20,000

    Colonial planters’ homes.

What to eat

  • Assamese thali

    local dish

    Masor tenga (sour fish), khar and pitika.

  • Pork with bamboo shoot

    local dish

    Local favourite.

  • Assam tea

    cafe · veg

    Fresh from the estates.

Good to know

  • The park closes June–September for the floods.
  • Book jeeps through your stay a day ahead.

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