Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga covers 430 sq kms and it consists of three ranges viz. Kohora Range, Bagori Range and Agaratoli Range. Main Attraction of Kaziranga is one-horned rhinos. Tiger, Elephant, Bear, Deer, Wild Buffalo, Python and Monitor Lizard can also be spotted here. Kaziranga is also hone to a large number of birds like crested serpant eagle, Fishing Eagles, Pelicans, Bengal Floricans, Jungle Fowl, Black naked stork etc., 

Jeep Safari and Elephant Rides are organised by the Resorts.

Accommodation Option

Location

Wild Grass Resort

Kaziranga

Bonhabi Resort

Kaziranga

Koliabor Manor

Kaziranga

Diphlu River Lodge

Kaziranga

Emerald Resort

Kaziranga

Iora Resort

Kaziranga

Landmark Woods

Kaziranga

This park can be reached in just 2.5 hrs by road from Kaziranga. Nameri National Park, covering an area of about 200 sq. kms is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas about 35 kms from Tezpur, the nearest town.

The park, with its hills of deciduous forests and the Jia Bhoroli river flowing through it, is a birder's paradise, home to more than 300 species of birds: four species of Hornbills, an abundance of Mainas, Bee Eaters, Barbets, Babblers, Bulbuls, Plovers, Ibis, Bills etc. In recent years, Nameri has sheltered the rare and endangered White Winged Wood Duck. Over 50 of the total world population of 700 of this species can be found at Nameri National Park.

A plethora of reptilian and insect life bears testimony to the immense biodiversity of the area: the Assam Roof Turtle, Multicoloured butterflies and insects like the Lantern fly add colour and charm to the scenery.

Accommodation Option

Location

Wild Mahaseer Resort

Near Nameri

Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife sanctuary, more popularly known as Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary lies near Jorhat (19 kms). The primate community of Gibon Wildlife Sanctuary consists of four species of macaques, one species each of langur, gibbon and loris. The seven species of primates found in the sanctuary are Western hoolock gibbon, Capped langur, Bengal slow loris, Stump-tailed macaque, Northern pig-tailed macaque, Rhesus macaque, Assamese macaque,  There are more than 200 varieties of Birds found in the area. Recently, White-winged wood duck, a rare and engendered bird was sighted in the sanctuary.

Accommodation option

Location

Thengal Manor - Welcomheritage

15 kms from Jorhat

Manas National Park

It is situated between the Sankos river in the west, the Dhansiri river in the east. Bounded by Himalayan foothills, the dense jungle forest alternates with alluvial grasslands, low alluvial savannah woodland and Assam valley semi-evergreen forests, providing a rich wilderness for a great variety of wildlife, including many endangered species. The Tiger Project reserve extends over an area of 2837 square kilometres with a core area of 519 sq. kms.

Three unique residents of Manas are the rare Pygmy Hog, the Hispid Hare and the Golden Langur, and the park is a haven for no less than 20 highly endangered species. The diverse animal population of Manas includes some fierce or potentially aggressive creatures such as Tigers, Elephants, Indian one-horned Rhinoceros, Golden Cat, Fishing Cat, Wild Buffaloes, Leopards, Clouded Leopards, Civet Cat, Wild Dog, Indian Fox, Gaur and Himalayan Black Bear, as well as more timid creatures such as many varieties of deer.

Due to its climatic conditions and topography, Manas is home to many bird species, both resident and migratory. Amongst these are the Bengal Florican, Giant Hornbill, Jungle Fowls, Bulbul, Brahminy Duck, Khaleej Pheasant, Egret, Pelican, Fishing Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Falcon, Scarlet Minivet, Bee-eater, Kingfisher, Magpie Robin, Pied Hornbill, Gray Hornbill, Merganser, Harrier, Osprey, Heron, Buzzard, Lapwing, Plover, Sandpiper, Snipe, River Tern, Woodpecker, Warbler, Chat, Thrush, Tit, etc.

Elephant and Jeep Jungle Safaris can be organised by the Bansbari Lodge.

(Note: Data Courtesy Bansbari Lodge)

Accommodation option

Location

Bansbari Lodge

Manas National Park

Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary 

It comprises of a total area of 7864 hectares and a fauna of 44 species of mammals and 250 species of birds. Notable fauna include Clouded Leopard, Elephant, Wild Dog, Hoolock Gibbon, Sambar and Barking Deer among mammals; and Grater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Kahlij Pheasant, Oriental pied Hornbill, Barn Owl, White Rumped Vultures and Hill Mynah among birds.

Accommodation option

Location

Brahmaputra Jungle Resort

25 kms from Guwahati