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Assam · Northeast

Kaziranga National Park

Home to most of the world’s greater one-horned rhinos, plus wild elephants, water buffalo and tigers.

Best timeNov-Apr
Ideal stay2 days
GatewayGuwahati (GAU) · Jorhat (JRH)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
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  5. MAy
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  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Kaziranga’s grasslands and wetlands deliver near-guaranteed rhino sightings. Combine it with tea estates in Assam and a trip to Meghalaya.

Highlights

  • Jeep safaris in the Central (Kohora) and Western zones
  • Elephant-back safaris at dawn (controversial; jeeps are a good alternative)
  • Birding in the Eastern zone
  • Assam tea gardens

What to eat

  • Assamese thali
  • Masor tenga (sour fish curry)
  • Assam tea

Where to stay

Lodges around Kohora.

Getting there

About 5 hours by road from Guwahati or 2 from Jorhat.

Tips

  • The park is usually open from November to April and closes during the monsoon.
  • Book safaris through the official channels or your lodge.
  • Combine with Majuli river island for culture.

Best time to visit

Nov-Apr. See what else is good in November and our best time to visit India guide.

Places to see in and around Kaziranga National Park

9 places within 40 km. Tap I’ve been to add them to your India passport.

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Food to try in and around Kaziranga National Park

Assam favourites to look out for.

  • Khar
  • Tenga
  • Rice beer
  • Assam Tea GI: tea or coffee
  • Karbi Anglong Ginger GI: spice or chilli
  • Tezpur Litchi GI: fruit
  • Joha Rice GI: rice or grain
  • Boka Chaul GI: rice or grain
  • Kaji Nemu GI: fruit
  • Chokuwa Rice GI: rice or grain

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