The Home of the Big Five in India
Situated in Assam in north east India, Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is best known for being home to the largest population of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros – an endangered species – in the world. It has also been declared as a tiger reserve.
Apart from the rhino and the tiger, Kaziranga also provides refuge to elephants, wild buffalos and swamp deer. This is the reason it is called ‘the home of the big five’
Quick Facts
- It is said that Lady Curzon, wife of Lord Curzon, the former Viceroy of India, encouraged her husband to take protective measures to preserve the rhino population in Kaziranga
- The river Brahmaputra flows through the park
- Kaziranga features in a number of songs, books and documentaries
- The Kaziranga National Park is a mix of open grasslands, forested highlands and swamp, and home to a large variety of animals. A less known fact is that the park is seen as an important habitat for a large array of bird life also.
- It is a treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts, providing the perfect environs to see some beautiful species living in their natural habitat. Game drives as well as elephant safaris are available to take tourists around the park
The ‘’India Travellers’’ Experience
- Services of expert local naturalists to increase the chance of spotting elusive Tiger
- Morning enjoy Elephant back safari to spot Rhinos (Not available in Evening)
- Afternoon is good time for Jeep Safari
- Hiking is prohibited within the park in order to avoid conflict with the animals
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