Discover Kaziranga
Located along the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, Kaziranga National Park & Tiger ReserveClick to open side panel for more information is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India’s most vital conservation strongholds. Its landscape of tall elephant grass, lush marshlands, tropical moist forests, and winding river channels supports an exceptional richness of wildlife.
The reserve is globally celebrated for harboring two-thirds of the world’s Great One-Horned Rhinoceros population, alongside significant densities of Royal Bengal tigers, wild water buffaloes, and Asian elephants. For wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, Kaziranga offers an immersive safari experience across one of Northeast India’s most magnificent riverine ecosystems.
Why Kaziranga?
Kingdom of the One-Horned Rhino
Kaziranga is world-famous as the ultimate sanctuary for the endangered Great One-Horned Rhinoceros, harboring the world's largest population and offering unmatched, close-range sighting opportunitie
Home to the 'Big Five' of
India
The park provides a rare opportunity to spot India's iconic Big Five—the One-Horned Rhino, Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, and Eastern Swamp Deer
(Swamp Deer)
High Density Tiger Reserve
Declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006,
Kaziranga boasts one of the highest
densities of
tigers among protected areas globally,
set against a backdrop of dramatic
grassy vistas.
Vast & Diverse Terrain
Spanning vast expanses of tall elephant grass, alluvial floodplains, dense tropical evergreen forests, and seasonal water bodies (beels), the sanctuary provides habitats for capped langurs, hoolock gibbons, otter species, and nearly 500 species of resident and migratory bird
Wildlife of Kaziranga
Mammals
Great One-Horned Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, Wild Water Buffalo, Swamp Deer (Barasingha), Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Hoolock Gibbon, Gangetic River Dolphin, Capped Langur, Wild Boar
Birdlife
Kaziranga supports a rich bird community, with over 480 species recorded in the reserve's official information, including the Bengal florican, Pallas’s fish eagle, lesser adjutant stork, and spot-billed pelican.
Flora
Tall elephant grass, alluvial savanna woodlands, tropical semi-evergreen forests, and water-rich marshlands dominate much of Kaziranga, with a diverse plant community supporting the reserve's varied wildlife habitats.
Explore Kaziranga Packages
THE KAZIRANGA EXPERIENCE
More Than a Safari
Kaziranga is about more than searching for a tiger. It is the anticipation of entering the forest at first light, following tracks and calls, watching the landscape come alive and experiencing wildlife in its natural surroundings.
Every safari is different. Some bring unforgettable wildlife encounters; others reward patience with smaller discoveries, striking landscapes and moments that could never be planned.
When to Visit
Kaziranga
Winter & Early Summer
November – February
Pleasant safari conditions with cooler mornings and evenings. The landscape remains vibrant with migratory birds filling the wetlands and high rhino visibility across open grasslands.
Warmer Months
March – April
Warmer conditions and progressively drier vegetation can improve visibility in many areas, although temperatures can be high. (Note: The park generally closes by May/June due to early heavy monsoon floods).
Things to Know Before Your Safari
Key Things to Remember for Kaziranga
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Annual Monsoon Closure
The park closes completely from June through October every year due to severe Brahmaputra river flooding.
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Diverse Safari Options
Both Jeep safaris and early morning Elephant safaris are available across specific zones (Central/Kohora and Western/Bagori).
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Armed Forest Guards
Due to strict anti-poaching protocols, every vehicle entry is accompanied by an armed forest ranger for security.