Kaziranga National Park is one of the finest and most picturesque wildlife parks in India. Kaziranga is world-famous for being one of the finest natural habitats of the Great one-horned Rhinoceros and Wild Buffalos. Kaziranga was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940 and attained the status of a National Park in 1976. In 1985, the park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the main attractions of the park are world-famous One-horned Rhinos, the govt. of India has taken special care for their conservation and their number has risen from merely 12 in early 1990's to more than a thousand now. Apart from Rhinos, the two other most important wildlife in Kaziranga include Indian Elephants and Wild Buffalos. Herds of wild elephants, some times numbering up to 200, can be seen migrating from the Mikir hills to the bheels (marshes), offering a spectacular view to wildlife enthusiasts. For wildlife enthusiasts, tour packages for Kaziranga promises to offer a unique and lifetime wildlife tour experience.
Other major wildlife of Kaziranga National Park include the majestic Tigers, the main predator of the sanctuary and the only natural enemy of the Rhinos, Barasinghas (Swamp Deer), Hog Deer, Barking Deer, Leopard Cats, Leopard, Gibbons, Rock Python, Monitor Lizards to name few. Kaziranga also has a sizable population of exotic and rare birds. From a wide variety of Eagles to Swamp Partridge and from Red Jungle Fowl to Rose-breasted Parakeet, Kaziranga is home to some of the most endangered species of exotic and rare birds. In short, Kaziranga promises to offer you a unique and memorable wildlife tour. If you are a wildlife enthusiasts or a nature lover looking for some thing different, then Kaziranga tour promises a rewarding and thrilling wildlife tour for you. Enjoy an unforgettable Kaziranga wildlife tour package with Tour Packages for India. Tour Packages for India offers you an exciting range of Tour Packages for Kaziranga to choose from.
Location of Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park is located on the southern banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River, 217 km east of Guwahati in the Northeastern Indian state of Assam. The nearest town from Kaziranga is Bokakhat (23 km). Other important towns near Kaziranga are Furkating (75 km, the nearest railway station), Jorhat (85 km) and Tejpur. Jorhat is also the nearest airport from Kaziranga.
Things to Do in Kaziranga
Kaziranga is famous for its unique and varied wildlife. An exciting and enjoyable Elephant Safari is the main activity for wildlife enthusiasts at Kaziranga National Park. Elephant Safari is the safest and most pleasurable way to observe the activities of the great One-horned Rhinos, Tigers and the herds of wild Elephants. As the park is covered with extensive and tall elephant grass, the scenic beauty and unique and diverse wildlife of Kaziranga can best be explored from the top of an elephant's back. Enjoy an exciting and thrilling Elephant Safari to explore the rich flora and fauna of the park on your Kaziranga tour with Tour Packages for India.
