Kaziranga Tourism: Kaziranga Travel Guide and Tips | SOTC

Kaziranga is a vibrant ecology that sustains two-thirds of the world’s one horned rhino population. The entire park is a UNESCO World Heritage site is a natural wonder that is home to India’s ‘Big Five’: Indian Elephant, Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tiger, Eastern Swamp Deer and Wild Water Buffalo.

Apart from these, you can also see an amazing assortment of animal and bird species. The rugged terrain of the park presents a real adventure to wildlife enthusiasts. Get up and close to these animals in their natural habitat as you explore the park’s diverse abundance.

Kaziranga tourism offers a fascinating look at India’s rich wildlife, which may surprise you with its sheer variety. Here’s how your Kaziranga tour will take you on a roller coaster ride through the park’s natural diversity.

Kaziranga Geography

Located in the state of Assam, the 430-sq-km Kaziranga National Park sits in the mighty Brahmaputra’s flood plains. The park’s mixed topography is made up of lakes, streams, wetlands and grasslands. Kaziranga also features alluvial savannah woodlands, tropical semi evergreen forests, tropical moist mixed deciduous forests and tall elephant grass.

Kaziranga Climate

Kaziranga’s tropical climate makes for hot and humid summers, mild winters and heavy monsoons. Winter is the best time to experience Kaziranga tourism. The weather is pleasant with temperatures ranging between 5 °C – 25 °C.

Summer is not the best time for a Kaziranga tour as temperatures can reach up to 37 °C, and animals retreat to the forests. Monsoon brings in torrential rains that causes floods and drives the animals to migrate to the interiors.