Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park in Assam, India has been acknowledged as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its nature, biodiversity and exclusively world's largest population of one horned rhinoes. This 430 Square Kilometre forest (as now) was established in 1908 as a reserved forest for rhinoceroses by British ruled India's Vicereine Mary Victoria Curzon (wife of Viceroy Lord Curzon); Later in 1974, this park was certified as a National Park by the  Central Government of India.
  This world famous site is situated across Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts in Assam. For situating at the bank of Brahmmaputra river, every year several animals die due to overflow of water, but many animals may safely move to Karbi Anglong hills.

  Wildlife in Kaziranga :  Not only being the highest number of one horned rhinoes, Kaziranga has been announced also as a Tiger Reserve in 2006 with one of the highest density of tigers in the world. Kaziranga is also important for its diversity of birds, specially for avifaunal species. Besides various birds, this park is a large home to wild buffalo, swamp deer and elephants.

Best season to visit :  November to April

Best possible route :  Kaziranga is approx 1200 km from Kolkata via National Highway 27.
 Jorhat, Helen, Furkating and Guwahati rail stations are near to Kaziranga. Guwahati is well connected to all major cities in India including Kolkata by train and flight.

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