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Kaziranga National Park

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Status: Seasonal park: closed in the monsoon (about 1 May to 31 August per Wikivoyage), reopened in phases from October 2026 (round-1 review, news reports)

UNESCO World Heritage park on the south bank of the Brahmaputra, home to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceros; explored by jeep and elephant safari.

Tips

Central range gate is at Kohora on NH 37; Western range at Bagori
Elephant ride batches start around dawn; in winter the second batch has better light (Wikivoyage)
Hotels can book safaris if told before 19:00 the day before (Wikivoyage)

Visit

Hours07:00-17:45 (Incredible India); jeep safaris run in morning and afternoon slots, elephant rides early morning

ClosedClosed in the monsoon, roughly 1 May to 31 August (dates vary; phased reopening in October)

Fees noteWikivoyage (2016 figures): jeep hire Central range Rs 1800, Western Rs 1900, Eastern Rs 1800, Kalapahar Rs 2200 per vehicle; elephant ride Rs 1950 foreigners / Rs 950 Indians at Central range; extra camera fees. Current fees not confirmed.

Time needed8 h

AddressKaziranga National Park, Assam

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Hours, fees and status change often. Check before you go.

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