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KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

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KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK Lying along the mighty Brahmaputra River is the Kaziranga National Park , famous for its population of One-Horned Rhinos. Covering an area of over 430 sq km, it is the most prestigious National Park of the state. The vegetation is a medley of grassland, cane and tall evergreen trees interspersed by a number water bodies. The teeming wildlife population of the Park includes One-Horned Rhino, Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Water Buffalo, Python and Water Monitor Lizard. The avifauna includes Crested Serpent Eagle, Pallal’s Fishing Eagle, Grey Headed Fishing Eagle and Swamp Partridge. Accessibility : The Park can be approached by road from Jorhat, which is 89kms away. Travellers from Guwahati will have to travel 215kms by road to reach the Park. Accommodation : Inside the Park, there are Forest Rest Houses and Tourist Lodges for the visitors. On the outskirts of the Park, there is a luxury resort. Season : November to April.