Manas National Park – It Has The India’s Second-Largest Tiger Population.

MANAS NATIONAL PARK

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Manas National Park is a beautiful place, located in the six districts Kokrajhar, Chirang,Baksa, Udalguri, and Darrang in the state of Assam. Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, Biosphere Reserve, National Park and also a Wildlife Sanctuary.

The park is situated near the Manas River which is one of the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River and divides the park in two halves. Located in the Himalayan foothills, it is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.

Manas was proposed a Reserve Forest in 1905, and declared a Reserve Forest in 1907. In 1928, it was declared a Game Sanctuary.

Manas Game Sanctuary was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1950. Manas was declared as Biosphere Reserve under Man & Biosphere Programme of UNESCO (total area – about 2837 Km²) in 1989.

Manas was declared as a National Park in 1990. Total area of the park is about 500 Km². The name ‘Manas’ is derived from the Hindu deity, the snake goddess ‘Manasa’ and is also shared with the Manas river that transverses through the park.

The park is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife. Manas is famous for its population of the Wild water buffalo, rare golden langur and the red panda. The park is also home to some of the rare wildlife species including one horned rhinos, leopards, clouded leopards and the amazing black panthers. Apart from the wild beasts, the place is haven for local and migratory bird- A paradise for watchers.

Manas is recognized not only for its rich biodiversity but also for its spectacular scenery and natural landscape which includes a range of forested hills, alluvial grasslands and tropical evergreen forests. Its home to India’s second-largest tiger population.

Twenty-one animal species listed in Schedule 1 of India’s national Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 live in the grassland ecosystem of the park, including tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinos, golden langurs and golden cats, hispid hares, swamp deer, gaur and clouded leopards.

Manas was declared as a National Park in 1990. Total area of the park is about 500 Km². In 2003, Manas was declared as Chirang – Ripu Elephant Reserve under Project Elephant. It was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the advice of IUCN, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in 2011.

Trips Timings

Morning – 9 AM to 12 PM

Evening – 2 PM to 5 PM

Entry Fee

Indian – Rs. 20/- Per Person

Foreigners – Rs. 250/- Per Person

Jeep entry fee – Rs. 300/-

Still camera – Rs. 50/-

Video camera – Rs. 100/- (Indians)

Video camera – Rs. 500/- (Foreigners)

Safari charge

Indian – Rs. 120/- Per Person

Foreigners – Rs. 750/- Per Person

An eight-seater boat ride costs Rs. 8,000 which can be shared by tourists.

By Air 

Nearest airport is Guwahati airport, about 170 Km from the Manas National Park. Guwahati airport is well connected by road to Manas National Park.

By Rail 

Nearest railway station is Barpeta railway station, about 50 Km from the Manas National Park. Barpeta railway station is well connected by road to Manas National Park.

By Road 

Manas National Park is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. There are a number of government and privately operated vehicles that go to Manas National Park at frequent intervals.