Location - The park is located at the foothills of the Kamrup district in the state of Assam.
Nearest Town - The nearest town is the Barpeta Road which is at a distance of 41 kms from the park.
About Manas Tiger Reserve
On the foothills Himalayas in the north eastern state of Assam, is the famous Manas Tiger Reserve. This is one of those two places where the Project Tiger met with success in Assam. Sprawling over an area of around 2837 sq kms, the park extends partially into the country of Bhutan (with Manas river being the demarcation point). Initially known as the North Kamrup, the park was designated the status of a reserved forest in 1907, as anctuary in 1928 and finally a national park in 1990. In between it was declared a tiger reserve in 1973 and also got enlisted as a World Heritage Site in the year 1985. In Bhutan, the park is known as the Royal Manas National Park.
The vegetation of the reserve is mixed deciduous with the thick forest cover often obstructing the path of sunrays. In between, there are grasslands and swampy reed lands. The simul, khoir, udal, sida, bohera and kanchan are the most commonly found trees in and around the park.
Best Time to Visit
The months between November to April are just perfect to visit Manas Tiger Reserve. The rest of the year, the park receives heavy rainfall.
Wildlife in Manas National Park
The area is definitely most known for its tigers which still are small in number (which was around 89 in 1997). The gorgeous tigers roam around there serve with a panache that seems to be a special domain of theirs that can never be conquered by humans.
Fauna
The Manas National Park also houses other species of endangered land and water animals like capped langur, golden langur, slow loris, black panther,leopard cat, clouded leopard, golden cat, fishing cat, bear cat, sloth bear,Asian elephant, Indian pangolin, one-horned rhinoceros, Asiatic water buffalo, swamp deer, partly coloured flying squirrel, hispid hare and Gangetic dolphin. There are also other animals that a tourist can find inthis relatively large national park.
Avi Fauna
A part from animals, the birds in this national park are also something that will delight the tourist visiting this place. The park boasts of no less than 450 species of birds, of which the great pied hornbill and the Bengal florican are the most important ones. The other birds of the park includeGiant Hornbills, Jungle Fowls, Bulbuls, Brahminy Ducks, Khaleej Pheasants,Egrets, Pelicans, Fishing Eagles, Serpent Eagles, Falcons, Scarlet Minivets,Bee-Eaters, Magpie Robins, Gray Hornbills, Mergansers, Harriers, Ospreys and Herons.
Trips in Manas National Park
Elephant and Boat Ride - The best way to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of the Manas Tiger Reserve is to take an elephant ride early in the morning. Possibilities of a boat ride down the Manas and Hakua rivers is also available in order to explore the national park, though still elephant ride is still far more better option.
Reaching There
» By Air - The closest airport is at Guwahati at a distance of 176 kms.
» By Rail - The closest railhead is situated at Barpeta road.
» ByRoad - Regular buses connect Manas National Park to Guwahati. The closest roadhead from the park is Barpeta Road at a distance of 41 kms.
