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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve stretches along the Brahmaputra floodplains in Assam and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It holds the world's largest population of greater one horned rhinoceros, along with tigers, wild elephants, wild water buffalo, swamp deer and huge numbers of water birds in winter. Tall elephant grass, wetlands called beels and riverine forest make up the park.
Safari essentials: jeep safaris run in four ranges: Central at Kohora, Western at Bagori, Eastern at Agaratoli and Burapahar. For the 2026 to 2027 season the park reopened on 3 October 2026 with the Kohora and Bagori ranges, Agaratoli opened on 17 October, and Burapahar follows in phases. Gate entry is 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM in the morning and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM in the afternoon. Elephant safaris resume from 1 November. Permits are issued by the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division at Bokakhat and through the Assam Sewa Setu portal.
- Hours: Jeep safari gate entry 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Season 2026 to 2027 from 3 October 2026; elephant safaris from 1 November.
- How to Reach: Kohora, the main safari point, is on NH 715 about 200 km east of Guwahati; Jorhat airport is about 95 km away and Furkating is the nearest major railway station.
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