Assam Manas Wildlife Sanctuary - Assam

Located in the Himalayan foothill bhabararea in the western Assam, Manas was originally a game reserve since 1928 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1974, a World Heritage Site in 1985, a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. Then declared as a National Park in 1990.

The park is contiguous with the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bangal and in 2003, it was declared part of Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve which serves as the international corrdior for elephant migration between Indian and Bhutan. Spread over an area of 500 sq. kms., the park has extensive grasslands and is famous for its unique scenic beauty. The park harbours more than 20 endangered species.

Considered one of the the world's rarest simian species, the golden langur was first spotted in Manas in the mid 20th century. Other mammals commonly found here are Rhino, Elephant, Tiger, Pygmy hog, Hispid hare, Assamese Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Leopard, Golden Cat, Clouded leopard, Fishing cat, Leopard cat, Jungle Cat, the Large Indian civet, the Small Indian civet, Common palm civet or Toddy cat, Himalaya palm civet, Binturong, Common mongoose, Small Indian mongoose, Himalayan black bear, Sloth bear, Gaur, Water buffalo, Sambar, Hog deer, Barking deer, Swamp deer, Wild pigs etc.

How to reach : Located 176 kms from Guwahati and Barpeta Road Railway Station is 20 Kms. away.

Contact Person: Director, Manas National Park

Contact Numbers: +91 3666-261413 / +91 3666-260288

 Best season to visit: November to April

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Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights

Destinations Covered: Delhi -Guwahati - Manas National Park - Orang Wildlife Sanctuary - Kaziranga National park - DibruSaikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary - Namdapha National Park - Dibrugarh

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How to reach Manas Wildlife Sanctuaryby Air:

Guwahati, about 176 kms.away is the nearest airport to Manas Wildlife Sanctuary.

How to reach Manas Wildlife Sanctuaryby  Rail:

The nearest railway station is at Barpeta Road, about 40 kms. fromMothanguri with a metre gauge line to Guwahati and Kolkata.

How to reach Manas Wildlife Sanctuaryby  Road:

There is a good weather road from Manas to Barpeta which in turn has a very good road to Guwahati.

Best time to visit Manas Wildlife Sanctuary – Assam.

The best season to visit the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is from November to April. The Wildlife Sanctuary is closed from July to September.