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MANAS
NATIONAL
PARK & TIGER RESERVE
On
the Assam-Bhutan border, the reserve harbours the largest number of
endangered species of any protected area in India and was declared a
World Heritage site in 1985. The Manas river flows through the grassland
and riverine forests of the park. The annual monsoon floods provide
Manas's wonderful diversity, as the vegetation is prevented from
reaching its full growth. A variety of tropical semi-evergreen,
evergreen and deciduous forests support a diverse range of faunal
species. The dimunitive and extremely rare pygmy hog and hispid hare are
found in the grasslands but more visible species are elephants, gaur,
wild buffalo, hog deer, swamp deer, capped langur, the rare
golden langur, tiger and rhino. The rare Finn's baya nests here and one can
enjoy the sight of a Bengal florican's breeding display. Four different
species of hornbill feed and nest in the reserve's fruiting trees and in
winter the ibisbill visits the river's edge. Elephant rides are
available.
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General
Information |
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Area
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642
sq. km.
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Altitude
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100
- 250
metres.
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Climate
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Winter
minimum 11, Summer maximum 37 degrees. Monsoon from May to
September. |
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Access |
The
drive from Guwahati, the nearest airport, takes 4-hours. The
route, after crossing the Brahmaputra river, is on National
Highway 31 via Rangia and Balbari to Barpeta Road where the
field director's office is located. Barpeta Road, the nearest
town and railway station, is a half-hour drive (21 km) from
Bansbari, the park's entrance. District headquarter Barpeta is
another 20 km from there. |
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Best Time
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October
to April. Best season Mid January to April.
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For
further information and reservation please contact
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