Guwahati: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve under the jurisdiction of Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, will open to tourists from October 15, after staying closed during the monsoon season.
However, the Kaziranga Range, Kohora and Western Range, Bagori will remain closed every Wednesday afternoon.
“In view of the present road conditions inside the park due to inclement weather, the park is going to open initially in two ranges — Kaziranga range, Kohora and Western range, Bagori.,” Divisional Forest Officer of Eastern Assam Wildlife Division said.
Presently, tourists are allowed to travel up to Bimoli Tiniali via Donga Tower under Western Range, Bagori and from Mihimukh via Daflang Tower via Vaichamari Junction under Kaziranga Range, Kohora till further notification/orders, the statement said.
Kaziranga National Park is of one of the most sought after wildlife holiday destinations in India remains closed from May to October due to warnings of Brahmaputra river floods.
The park is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds. Kaziranga National Park was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.
Kaziranga National Park is of one of the most sought after wildlife holiday destinations in India remains closed from May to October due to warnings of Brahmaputra river floods.
