Manas National Park,Assam,India

Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a Wildlife Sanctuary, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam, India. 

The name of the park is originated from the Manas River, which is named after the serpent goddess Manasa. The Manas river is a major tributary of Brahmaputra River, which passes through the heart of the national park.

The park was originally spread across 360 sq kilometers upon its establishment in 1985, but after been expanded in the subsequent years it now spreads across 950 sq kilometers and spreads across 5 districts in the state of Assam.

The park is placed along the eastern Himalayan foothills and comprises of marshy grasslands and thick monsoon, sub-Himalayan Terai and mountain forests. The park enjoys a favorable climate all year round with heavy rainfall during the monsoons.

While it is best to avoid visiting the park during heavy monsoons or summer due to the unfavorable climatic conditions, the Manas National Park is open all year round. The best time to visit is between the months of October till February when the climate is the most pleasant and fauna activity is the highest. The winters in Manas National Park are mild and temperatures rarely go beyond 25 degrees making the park a perfect location for a wild winter getaway.

How to Reach

By Air

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, located in Guwahati, is the nearest airport. This airport is located at a distance of around 145 km from the national park. Guwahati is well connected with other parts of the country via air. You can take a taxi from the airport to take you to the park.

By Road

Manas is accessible from Guwahati (176 km.), Kaziranga (403 km.), Darjeeling (466 km.), Shillong (287 km.) and Siliguri (386 km.) by road.

By Train

The closest major railway station is Guwahati, however, you can take another train from Guwahati to Barpeta Road Railway Station, which approximately 44 km away. From Barpeta Road Railway Station, taxis are easily available to take you to the park.

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