An illustrious history leaves their footprints in the present and in the future. Every sacred city or a quaint sanctuary has a history that dates back to many years and the same is true for Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Derived from the local tribal dialect, Karbi, the name Kaziranga was originally called Karjo-Langso which translates to Wild Goats and water respectively. Besides these there are other versions of how Kaziranga came into existence however the most popular one is this. An adventure trip, a journey to explore the wildlife of the East and a promising retreat with family and friends, Kaziranga National Park proves to be a great holiday experience. While planning a trip to Kaziranga is it best to keep the weather conditions in mind as the heavy monsoon does not allow any visitors to visit or move around the park and the summers are hot to explore the myriad land. The best season to visit Kaziranga National Park is usually from October to April.
The history and recognition of Kaziranga dates back to as early as 1904 with Lady Curzon pioneering the move to make it a protected forest area. Situated in the pristine surroundings of the districts in Assam, Nagaon and Golaghat, Kaziranga is most famous for its population of the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros. Once flourishing specie, the Indian Rhinoceros had depleted in population decades ago because of excessive hunting. The measures take over the years to protect this endangered species gave them a new lease of life and made them populous once again in these forests. Kaziranga was earlier declared as a Forest Reserve but continued to have game hunting during the British era in and around the reserve. Further measures by the state and central government finally bestowed the status of a National Park in 1974. The criss-crossing of the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River within the forest premise gave way to rich forest cover and exclusive grasslands, unique to this region. Owing to its rich biodiversity and ecological balance, Kaziranga National Park was later declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. The park is home to many wildlife species besides Rhinos such as Tigers, Leopards, Deers, Elephants, etc. It is a definite paradise for all bird watchers and has a rich migratory and local bird population. You can also see many different types of reptiles inhabiting the forest area and moving around without any reservations. The rich history of Kaziranga over the years has developed and made this into a popular tourist destination and sees a good footfall in tourists and wildlife enthusiasts each year. The best way to explore the vast landscape of Kaziranga is in a jungle safari either on an Elephants back or by a Jeep.
The great measures to protect this wonderful park have made it a huge success today and you can be sure to catch a glimpse of the wildlife creatures here!
The history and recognition of Kaziranga dates back to as early as 1904 with Lady Curzon pioneering the move to make it a protected forest area. Situated in the pristine surroundings of the districts in Assam, Nagaon and Golaghat, Kaziranga is most famous for its population of the One Horned Indian Rhinoceros. Once flourishing specie, the Indian Rhinoceros had depleted in population decades ago because of excessive hunting. The measures take over the years to protect this endangered species gave them a new lease of life and made them populous once again in these forests. Kaziranga was earlier declared as a Forest Reserve but continued to have game hunting during the British era in and around the reserve. Further measures by the state and central government finally bestowed the status of a National Park in 1974. The criss-crossing of the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River within the forest premise gave way to rich forest cover and exclusive grasslands, unique to this region. Owing to its rich biodiversity and ecological balance, Kaziranga National Park was later declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. The park is home to many wildlife species besides Rhinos such as Tigers, Leopards, Deers, Elephants, etc. It is a definite paradise for all bird watchers and has a rich migratory and local bird population. You can also see many different types of reptiles inhabiting the forest area and moving around without any reservations. The rich history of Kaziranga over the years has developed and made this into a popular tourist destination and sees a good footfall in tourists and wildlife enthusiasts each year. The best way to explore the vast landscape of Kaziranga is in a jungle safari either on an Elephants back or by a Jeep.
The great measures to protect this wonderful park have made it a huge success today and you can be sure to catch a glimpse of the wildlife creatures here!