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Manas National Park

Manas National Park

wildlife park · Assam

State
Assam
Type
Wildlife Park

Manas National Park, in the Himalayan foothills of Assam on the border with Bhutan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tiger reserve, elephant reserve and biosphere reserve in one. Its grasslands and forests along the Manas river shelter tigers, rhinos, wild elephants and rare species such as the pygmy hog, golden langur and Bengal florican.

When to go

November to April is the best season, with clear weather and good sightings; the park closes during the monsoon.

Why visit

On the Bhutan border, and it sat on UNESCO's danger list from 1992 to 2011 after years of insurgency emptied it out. The recovery is the story here. Pygmy hogs and golden langurs live in this forest and almost nowhere else.

Cultural notes

Manas has recovered strongly after past disturbances and is known for conserving rare species like the pygmy hog and golden langur alongside tigers and rhinos.

How to reach

By Road: Manas is about 150 km from Guwahati via Barpeta Road, the nearest town. By Air and Train: Guwahati has the nearest airport and major railway station.

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Shopping

Assam is known for silk (muga, eri), bamboo craft and tea, available in Guwahati and local markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is Manas National Park known for?
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tiger reserve known for tigers, rhinos and elephants, and for rare species like the pygmy hog, golden langur and Bengal florican.
How do I reach Manas?
It is about 150 km from Guwahati via Barpeta Road; Guwahati has the nearest airport and railway station.

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