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Location |
Assam |
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Best time |
November – April |
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Area |
2837 sq. km |
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Major Animals/Birds |
Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog, Golden Langur, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo etc. Other commonly seen animals are Elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Wild Boar, Samber, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer |
Manas National Park is located in Assam. Area of Manas National Park is 2837 sq. km . .,best time to visit manas National Park is between Nov to April.
One of India’s oldest Tiger Reserves and Biosphere Reserves, located on the Himalayan foothills in the state of Assam, is known for its unusual biodiversity and picturesque settings. The picturesque Manas River flows through the park, marking the border between India and Bhutan, with a substantial portion of the park spilling into Bhutan territory. Manas National Park, which covers around 391 square kilometres, was designated as a Project Tiger Reserve in 1973, a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985, and a Biosphere Reserve in 1989.
Tiger and Leopard live in the untamed terrain of Manas National Park. There are several wild Elephants living happily in their natural habitat. Read our travel guide to find out where to stay and how to go on a safari in Manas National Park.
The Sanctuary’s unique fauna also contains potentially dangerous creatures such as Indian one-horned rhinoceros, Golden Cat, Fishing Cat, Wild Buffaloes, Clouded Leopards, Civet Cat, Wild Dog, Indian Fox, Gaur, and Himalayan Black Bear, among others, as well as numerous types of deer. The Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur, Slow Loris, Hoolock Gibbon, Assamese macaques, and Pygmy Hog are all found here.
Manas National Park’s diversified ecosystem was home to specialist birds such as the endangered Bengal Florican and the Great Hornbill. Other bird species seen in the area include the Greater Adjutant, Black-tailed Crake, Red-headed Trogon, Swamp Francolin, Wreathed and Rufous-necked Hornbill, Marsh and Jerdon’s Babbler, Rufous-rumped and Bristled Grassbirds, Hodgson’s Bush-chat, Rufous-vented yuhina, Finn’s Weaver, Ibisbill, and others.
Major Attractions in & Around the Park
Apart from the animals, there are a variety of attractions in and surrounding
Manas National Park that make it a perfect site to visit:
• Rivers,
• Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GATC),
• monastery & temple of the Vaishnavite reformer
The park features a diverse natural population, with many animals and birds coexisting. Manas National Park is home to over 450 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles, 55 species of mammals, and a few species of amphibians. The park is well-known for its uncommon animal species such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog. It also has the world’s biggest population of the endangered Bengal florican.
Tigers, Leopard, Indian Rhinoceros, Clouded Leopard, Black Panther, Asian golden cat, Barasingha, Hoolock Gibbons, Smooth-coated Otters, Capped Langurs, Gaurs, Asian Water Buffaloes, Barking Deer, Hog Deer, Golden Langurs, Assamese Macaques, Slow Loris, Asian Elephants, Indian Rhinoceros, Sambar Deer, Chital
Bengal Florican, Giant Hornbill, Jungle Fowls, Bulbuls, Brahminy Ducks, Egrets, Pelicans, Pied Hornbills, Grey Hornbills, Mergansers, Serpent Eagles, Falcons, Red-headed Trogon, Swamp Francolin, Wreathed and Rufous-necked Hornbill, Marsh and Jerdon’s Babblers, Pied Harrier, Ibis bill, Scarlet Minivets, Fishing Eagles, Magpie Robins, Bee-Eaters, Harriers, Como duck etc.
Assam Roofed Turtle, Monitor Lizard, Gharial, Snakes ,green tree frog, bubble nest frog, twin spotted tree frog, blue fan-throated lizard, water monitor lizard, king cobra and pope’s pit viper.etc
