Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park

Spread over an area of 430 sq Km, Kaziranga National Park is one of the most important wildife parks in entire India. It is most famous for the number of one horned rhino that are found here. It is the highest anywhere in the world and is two third of the total world population. A major potion of the park is covered with elephant grass which are quite tall. They prove to be an ideal grazing ground for the rhino. Kaziranga park also has the highest density of tigers in the world. If you spend a little time in Kaziranga, sighting both of them is almost sure. You will also see large herds of elephants roaming inside the park. Other animals that are found in the park are Indian bison, swamp deer, Sambar, Hog deer, sloth bear, Hoolock gibbon and many more. Kaziranga National Park is also a great nesting place for local and migratory birds like Hornbill, egret, heron, adjutant stork and fishing eagle. The park is situated around 237 Km from Guwahati and the best time to visit the park is during November to March. The park is closed from April to mid October.