{"id":27117,"date":"2018-05-23T15:11:49","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T09:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=27117"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:24:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:54:33","slug":"kaziranga-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/india-holidays\/kaziranga-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Kaziranga National Park: A Complete Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the most diverse forest areas of India, Kaziranga Tourism<\/strong><\/a> is famous because of the Great One Horned Rhinoceros. Apart from the Rhinos, Kaziranga has a huge and thriving population of Tigers, Swamp Deer, Leopards, Bears and Elephants.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to move on from the regular crowded forest trails of India and see something unique and out of the world, then Kaziranga is the place to be.<\/p>\n

Kaziranga is the British project coming to life<\/h2>\n

\"Kaziranga<\/p>\n

In the year 1904, Lord Curzon\u2019s wife visited Assam to see the local population of Rhinoceros but couldn\u2019t find any. Concerned about the dwindling population of The Rhinos, she persuaded her husband to create a safe haven for the local animal population. And this is how the Kaziranga tourism<\/strong> project came to life in the year 1905.<\/p>\n

A UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/h2>\n

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Kaziranga Tourism\u00a0<\/strong>has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. Being one of the biggest natural landscapes of North East India<\/a>, Kaziranga represents the Brahmaputra Valley Floodplains. The uniqueness of this region\u2019s diversity prompted UNESCO to work towards its conservation and make necessary arrangements to stop hunting and poaching.<\/p>\n

Today, a number of Kaziranga national park hotels<\/strong> have developed their operations in an eco-friendly way without harming the nature. North East- The land of scenic beauty<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0pays special attention towards the conservation of this forest.<\/p>\n

Read this: 21 National Parks In India For All The Wildlife Enthusiasts<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Local legends behind the name<\/h2>\n

North East is famous for its many legends. Kaziranga National Park<\/strong> is no exception. It is said that a girl Ranga, from a nearby village, and a boy named Kazi, from Karbi Anglong, fell in love. The local village authorities rejected this union and so the couple decided to run away. They wandered into the forest and no one saw them ever again. Thus the name Kaziranga Forest<\/strong> came into existence.<\/p>\n

Another legend says that the sixteenth century Vaisnava saint-scholar, Srimanta Sankardeva, once blessed a childless couple, Kazi and Rangai. As a part of the blessing, they were asked to dig a big pond in the region so that their name would live on.<\/p>\n

Although, the reason behind the name of Kaziranga Park<\/strong> could also be because of the abundance of Red Goats found in this region. Kazi in the Karbi language means \u201cgoat\u201d, and Rangai means \u201cred\u201d.<\/p>\n

Safari Options<\/h2>\n

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Kaziranga National Park<\/strong>\u00a0has divided its Safari Routes into three distinct zones. These routes are the Western Range, Central Range and Eastern Range. It is recommended to stay near the Central Gate as it is the most convenient among all the Kaziranga National Park locations.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kaziranga Forest<\/strong> is probably the only national park in India which provides three Safari options. You can take a jeep safari, elephant safari and even a boat ride in the Brahmaputra Marshes as a part of your Kaziranga packages.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A treat for animal lovers<\/h2>\n

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\nBeing a part of Brahmaputra’s marshlands, Kaziranga Forest<\/strong> makes a perfect home to support the population of mammals and birds. Kaziranga National Park animals<\/strong> include 35 species of mammals found here. Kaziranga is also the home to about 500 species of birds. A birding enthusiast will find the greatest treats of their life and enjoy every moment of exploring the park. The population of tigers in Kaziranga goes up to 106, more than any other National Parks in India.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the common animals found in the Kaziranga National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Brahmaputra river basin has bestowed the land of Assam with natural wonders. It has created an ecosystem so diverse around its belt that almost 80% of the flora and fauna that thrives here is unique to this region.When it comes to places to visit in Assam<\/a>,<\/strong> one of the names always makes its impression. Located on the banks of The Mighty Brahmaputra and at a distance of almost 228 km from Guwahati<\/a>, lies the Kaziranga National Park.<\/strong><\/p>\n