Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is considered as the most attractive wildlife area you can choose to visit in north-eastern India. The Burma Monsoon Forests of Kaziranga lies in the flood plains of the mighty Brahmaputra River at an altitude of 50 -80m. An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga's 470 sq kms of lush green flood plains is home to some of the most fascinating wildlife in Asia. The three primary types of vegetation are alluvial grasslands, tropical wet semi-evergreen and evergreen forests.

The Park is divided into four ranges:

• The Agoratoli range covers the eastern part and covers woodland interspersed with grassland and water-bodies.
• The Kohora range covers the central part and is the most easily accessible from the range office at Kohora.
• The Baguri range covers the western part of the Park and has the highest rhinoceros density.
• Burhapahar, 4th range, covers the first additional area attached to the Park.

Mammals and reptiles: Kaziranga is popularly known as the home of the "Big Five" - the elephant, rhinoceros, wild buffalo, tiger and Swamp Deer. A total of 52 mammalian species has been recorded in the Park itself and include such rarities like Gangetic Dolphin, Chinese Pangolin, Hoolock Gibbon, Hog-Badger and Parti-coloured Flying Squirrel. 39 reptiles make the list and include the endangered Gharial and the rare Assam Roofed Turtle. Both the Reticulated and Rock Pythons occur in the area.

Birds: Kaziranga is a birding paradise with a checklist of almost 500 species. Key species include Swamp Francolin, Pale-capped Pigeon, Bengal Florican, Great and Wreathed Hornbill, Jerdon's Baza, Slender-billed Vulture, Pallas’s Fishing Eagle , Greater Spotted Eagle, Imperial Eagle, Pied Harrier, Pied Falconet, Oriental Hobby, Black-necked Stork, Greater Adjutant, Hodgson’s Bushchat, White-vented Myna, Rufous-vented Prinia , Marsh Babbler, Jerdon’s Babbler, Black-breasted Parrotbill and Finn’s Weaver . There is a breeding colony of Spot-billed Pelicans near Koladuar in the Agoratoli area.

Special:Bengal Floricans, Pallas's Fish Eagle, Black-necked Storks, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian Elephants, size dominates the vast grasslands. The rarity and restricted range of most of these giants adds to the excitement and experience.

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