Preface
The Kaziranga National Park, when it is large enough, becomes a
living self-sustaining organism providing its own climate, atmosphere, water
and nutrition through its recycling systems. It even has a sleep wake cycle.
As more light fills the sky, Kaziranga begins to awaken.
Wildlife in Kaziranga
Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise. In a landscape dominated by
noisy Red-Breasted Parakeets, what strikes you about Kaziranga is the large
size of the birds and beasts. Kaziranga is famous for Indian Elephants,
One-Horned Rhinoceros, Wild Buffaloes, Tigers, Adjutants, Floricans, Fish
Eagles, Pelicans, Hornbills & Storks. Indeed a thrilling and exciting
sojourn!
The grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a
remarkable experience. These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard,
Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle,
White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge
numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas
during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck,
Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
Breathtaking Endeavors in Kaziranga
Elephant Safari : The vast open country makes Kaziranga National
Park very accessible and wildlife viewing fairly pleasurable. Here one can
leave in the early hours of the dawn for an elephant-back-ride. Authorized
and trained Mahouts who guide visitors through the park train the Elephants.
One could see wild Elephant herds roaming around or Indian Rhinos browse
past visitors unconcernedly.
Sightseeing in Kaziranga : Tourists can stroll through the lush
coffee and rubber plantations of the nearby Karbi Anglong. Or visit the
Karbi villages, meet the Karbi people and observe their way of living. You
can also venture through the tea gardens that Assam is so famous for and
watch how one gets one's daily cup of tea. Film shows on wildlife can be
arranged at the various tourist lodges in Kaziranga, on request.
Perfect Timing to Visit Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April months.
During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts its banks, flooding the
low-lying grasslands and causing animals to migrate from one area to another
within the Kaziranga National Park.
