Kaziranga Tour Packages

7 Places to Visit on a Kaziranga Tour

1. Orang National Park

What’s Special: You can also check out Gangetic dolphins at the park

Nearby Attractions: Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary and Kaziranga National Park

Distance From City Center: 110 kms

Transportation Options: Taxis

Entry Fee: Indian: INR 20, Foreigners: INR 250

Opening Hours: 7:30 am to 9:30 am, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, the Orang National Park is home to a variety of animal species, such as pythons, porcupines, rhinoceros, deer, tigers and elephants among others. Covering an area of nearly 80 square kilometers, the park is one of the most popular attractions and the smallest national parks of Assam.

2. Pobitora National Park

What’s Special: There are plenty of other attractions to check out nearby such as small villages

Nearby Attractions: Bhuvaneswari Temple, Manas National Park and Brahmaputra River Side

Distance From City Center: 48 kms

Transportation Options: Taxis

Entry Fee: Indian: INR 50, Foreigner: INR 500

Opening Hours: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm

Covering an area of nearly 40 square kilometers, the Pobitora National Park is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, It is home to the rhinoceros, who find the grasslands and wetlands habitat of the park the perfect place to thrive. You can also get to see various other animals here, starting from migratory birds to dolphins.

3. Addabarie Tea Estate

What’s Special: For a small fee, you can get to participate in the tea plucking process, but only on specific days

Nearby Attractions: Agnigarh, Khelmati Church and Kaziranga National Park

Distance From City Center: 204 kms

Transportation Options: Taxis and shared transfers

Entry Fee: Free

Opening Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Addabarie Tea Estate is one of the oldest tea estates in the country, and is famed for producing some of the finest tea leaves, which is exported all over the world. It is a beautiful sight to see, with the lush bright green tea bushes glistening with the early morning dew, and workers coming in hordes to pick them and send them to the factory.

4. Guwahati

What’s Special: The Assam State Zoo is home to loads of exotic flora and fauna, and is a must-visit

Nearby Attractions: Kaziranga National Park, Mawsynram and Shillong

Distance From City Center: 0 kms

Transportation Options: Trains, flights, buses and taxis

Entry Fee: Free

Opening Hours: 24 hours

The largest city of Assam, Guwahati is one of the most popular tourist hubs of the North East. With the Brahmaputra running through it, and plenty of low lying hills surrounding it, it is one of the most picturesque places in the state. There are plenty of attractions to see here, such as the Kamakhya Temple, Peacock Island, Umananda Temple, dolphin watching and more.

5. Shillong

What’s Special: Visit the the Don Bosco Centre for Indigenous Cultures, for gaining more information on the region’s native people

Nearby Attractions: Jowai, Teer and Guwahati

Distance From City Center: 99 kms

Transportation Options: Buses and taxis

Entry Fee: Free

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Shillong is another one of the popular places to visit in the North East, and the capital of Meghalaya. Truly one of the most picturesque state capitals that there are, Shillong is a beautiful hill station that is known for its lush greenery and forested peaks. There are plenty of attractions here, such as Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak and Elephant Falls.

6. Manas National Park

What’s Special: Lots of small natural trails to take here for a relaxing stroll

Nearby Attractions: Bansbari Tea Plantation, Mahanguri and the Palace of the King of Bhutan

Distance From City Center: 137 kms

Transportation Options: Taxis

Entry Fee: Indian: INR 20, Foreigner: INR 250

Opening Hours: 6:00 am to 3:00 pm

Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, and A Project Tiger Reserve, apart from being the largest national park of Assam. It is home to several species of flora and fauna, namely elephants, deer, tigers and more. There are also several places to visit here, such as the Bogamati Picnic Spot, where you can go for an adventurous river rafting tour, or the Chowki Picnic Spot that is ideal for some time away with the family.

7. Nameri National Park

What’s Special: There is an eco camp inside the national park which is a must-visit

Nearby Attractions: Agnigarh Fort and Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary

Distance From City Center: 220 kms

Transportation Options: Taxis

Entry Fee: Indian: INR 20, Foreigner: INR 250

Opening Hours: 5:00 am to 7:00 pm

Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, the Nameri National Park is famed for being home to unique flora and fauna, including various migratory and domestic species of birds, elephants, wild pigs, leopards and tigers among others. The river Jia Bharoli runs through it, dissecting it into two parts.

Best time to visit Kaziranga National Park

Escape for a wild weekend or a short getaway amidst nature, for this national park is one of the lures to plan a trip to North East India. The climate in Kaziranga is typically tropical. If summers are hot and humid, then winters have warm days and cold nights. And, the park witnesses floods during the monsoon. The best time to take a tour to Kaziranga is between the months of November and April for a pleasant experience and to explore the rich flora and fauna with a jeep safari ride.

The safari timings are as follows:

Morning Jeep Safari: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Afternoon Jeep Safari: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

How to Reach Kaziranga Park?

Just 96 kilometers from Kaziranga National Park, Jorhat Airport is the closest airport. Or, you may also choose to deboard at Tezpur Airport, which is 59.9 kilometers from the park. If you are planning to take a rail route, then deboard at Furkating Junction railway station, the nearest railway station, from where it takes hardly a two-hour drive to reach the park. However, to travel by road, first you need to go to Jorhat or Guwahati (240 km) and then take a cab or a bus to arrive at the park.

Kaziranga is truly one of those places where you can get away from the hustle bustle of city life, and let go of all your stress. This is where you can recharge your batteries, right in the lap of nature. And you are sure to go back completely refreshed, ready to face whatever the world has in store for you. Then why not choose the perfect Kaziranga tour package and spend time in the midst of some unique wildlife.

A trip to the Kaziranga National Park is a treat for all your senses. Here, you get the chance to not only check out some exotic wildlife species, but also get the chance to communicate with nature. You can spend time on nature treks, and spend a night in the wilderness as well, the choice is yours. So what are you waiting for? Why not pick and choose from the plethora of Kaziranga tour packages and plan for a vacation today?