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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bonhabi
Resort