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| Manas |
Formerly known as North Kamrup, Manas, in Assam, was
declared a sanctuary in 1928. In 1985 it was accorded the status of World Heritage
Site. The park straddles two rivers, the Manas and its tributary the Hakua, along
the Assam-Bhutan border. The protected area extends into the Bhutan foothills.
Manas houses 19 of India's most endangered animal populations, home to the
rare golden langur and a sizeable tiger population. Its wetlands are essential
for the survival of the fast-vanishing hispid hare and pygmy hog. The fauna to
be found here include the rhino, wild buffalos, elephants, gaur, swamp deer, capped
langur and clouded leopard. The park, the eastern range of the chital and habitat
of the sambar deer, also boasts a rich and diverse avian population. The main
highlight is the giant hornbill, two subspecies of which, the pied and grey varieties,
are to be found here. | |
When to visit |
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best time to visit is November to March. | |
How To Get There
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By air: Guwahati is the nearest airport at 176 kms.
By rail: The nearest town and rail-head is Barpeta Road, 41 kms away.
Within the Park, riding elephants and boats on the rivers are available for
transport. | | Where
to stay | |
Tourist lodge and forest bungalows at Mothanguri are the means of accomodation
available. | |
Contact |
Field Director
Project
Tiger,
PO Barpeta Road
District Barpeta
Assam, 781315 |
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Winter: October to March.