Nearest Access: Bokakhat, Main Wildlife Found: Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards, Coverage Area: 430-sq-kms About Kaziranga National Park
Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
Major Wildlife Attractions of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
Beside of course the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc.
Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable experience. These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
Best Time to Visit Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April months. During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts its banks, flooding the low-lying grasslands and causing animals to migrate from one area to another within the Kaziranga National Park.
How to get there
Air:
The nearest airport is situated at Guwahati, which is 217-km away from the park. The other airport is located at Jorhat, 97-km from Kaziranga. Rail: The nearest railhead is Furkating, situated 75-km away from Kaziranga National Park. Road: The main gate for Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, at Kohora on the NH-37, consists of a handful of cafes and a small local market. ASTC and private buses stop here on their way to and from Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper Assam. Some private buses also retain a seat quota for Kaziranga passengers.
General Info / Tips
Reservation Authority: Joint Director of Tourism, Kaziranga, P.O Kaziranga National Park, District Jorhat, Assam - 785612
Note:
Visiting Kaziranga independently can be expensive due to the two-tier price system, with different entry costs for Indian nationals and foreigners. There are separate charges for elephant safari and jeep rides from the lodges to the park entrance, as well as a system of variable camera fees.
Day - 1 : Delhi Arrival in Delhi before or after midnight. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day - 2 : Delhi
Morning spent at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi, visiting India Gate, driving past President House, and visiting the Qutab Minar & Humayun's tomb. Overnight in the hotel.
Day - 3 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of the old Delhi, visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat etc. After having lunch, go for some shopping or additional sightseeing. Overnight in the hotel.
Day - 4 : Delhi - Guwahati - Kaziranga National Park
Catch an onward flight from Delhi-Guwahati in the morning and transfer to Kaziranga National Park (4 hr.). In the evening enjoy dinner watching the tribal or Bihu dance beside the log fire under bamboo grove. Overnight at the resort.
Day - 5 : Kaziranga National Park
Wildlife viewing and nature walks in the park. Pay a visit to the tribal village later that afternoon and witnessing the see silkworm rearing. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Day - 6 : Kaziranga National Park
Early morning visit to the Kaziranga National Park on an elephant. Later that afternoon visit the tea garden and tea factory. Enjoy a lavish dinner at a tea garden bungalow. Overnight spent at the resort.
Day - 7 : Kaziranga -Guwahati - Bagdogra - Kalimpong
Drive to Guwahati to connect flight to Bagdogra at noon. Arrive Bagdogra and drive to Kalimpong. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.
Day - 8 : Kalimpong
Morning spent at leisure. Afternoon guided tour of Kalimpong. Overnight spent in a hotel.
Day - 9 : Kalimpong - Siliguri - Kolkatta
Enjoy the thrill of early morning rafting on river Teesta and then drive down towards Siliguri. Catch the connecting overnight train to Kolkatta. Overnight in the train.
Day - 10 : Kolkatta
Arrive in Kolkata and transfer to a hotel. Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of the City of Joy - Kolkatta. Overnight at a hotel.
Day - 11 : Kolkatta - Sunder bans National Park
Departure from Kokatta to Basanti Port (3 ½ hr.) for Sundarbans. At the Sundarbans, enjoy a cruise to Sajnekhali by a dedicated motorised launch (2 ½ hr.). Overnight in the launch. Dinner & night stay on the boat.
Day - 12 : Sunderbans National Park
Have a Full day cruise through mangrove creeks for wildlife viewing & bird watching at the Sundarbans. Enjoy lunch on the boat. Anchor at Sajnekhali by sunset. You can also opt for watching the Slide show on wildlife at the Mangrove Interpretation Centre in the evening with tea & snacks. Dinner & night stay on the boat.
Day - 13 : Sunderbans National Park - Kolkatta
Pay a morning visit in a cycle rickshaw to Rangabeloa Tagore Society to see the rural development project. Return back to Basanti Port by the afternoon. Transfer to Kolkatta by car. Overnight in a hotel.
Day - 14 : Kolkatta - Delhi / Onward Destination
Catch the flight from Kolkatta-Delhi in the morning. Spend a day at leisure in Delhi. Transfer to the airport to catch the connecting flight to onward destination.
Nearest Access: Bokakhat, Main Wildlife Found: Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards, Coverage Area: 430-sq-kms About Kaziranga National Park
Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940. 
in the Kaziranga National Park. 