Manas National Park

Manas National Park

Manas National Park is located on the foothill of Himalayas with some part of the part extending into the territory of Bhutan. Manas national Park started with a an area of around 360 sq km was declared a national park in the year 1928. Its area was further increased to 391 sq km in 1955. It was recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1985. Today the park covers a total area of 520 sq km, has a core area of 360 sq km and is most famous for its tiger population. It is the only wildlife park in Assam that is comes under Project Tiger. Apart from tigers, one horned rhino, Wild boar, Sambar, Hog Deer are found here. Pigmy Hog, Assam Roofed turtle, Hispid Hare are few animals that are found only in Manas National Park. The park is around 176 km from Guwahati and there are regular bus service between the two destinations.