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East India Wild Life Park |
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Kaziranga National Park |
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Bokakhat (23-kms), Assam. |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Rhinos, Tigers, Leopards |
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Coverage Area
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430-sq-kms |
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Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of
India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms
with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat
for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric
survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
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Major Wildlife Attractions of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Beside of course the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild
attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp
Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats,
Otters,Hog Badgers,Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild
Buffalo, Phythons |
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Monitor Lizards, etc. Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the
grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable
experience.
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Other Attractions In Kaziranga |
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Elephant Safari : The vast open country makes Kaziranga National Park
very accessible and wildlife viewing fairly pleasurable. Here one can leave in
the early hours of the dawn for an elephant-back-ride. Authorized and trained
Mahouts who guide visitors through the park train the Elephants. One could see
wild Elephant herds roaming around or Indian Rhinos browse past visitors
unconcernedly.
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Sightseeing in Kaziranga : Tourists can stroll through the lush coffee
and rubber plantations of the nearby Karbi Anglong. Or visit the Karbi villages,
meet the Karbi people and observe their way of living. Yiu can also venture
through the tea gardens that Assam is so famous for and watch how one gets one's
daily cup of tea.
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Best Time to Visit Kaziranga National Park |
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Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April months. During
the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts its banks, flooding the low-lying
grasslands and causing animals to migrate from one area to another within the
Kaziranga National Park.
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How To Get There
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By Air : The nearest airport is situated at Guwahati, which is 217-km
away from the park. The other airport is located at Jorhat, 97-km from
Kaziranga. |
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By Rail : The nearest railhead is Furkating, situated 75-km away from
Kaziranga National Park. |
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By Road : The main gate for Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, at Kohora on
the NH-37, consists of a handful of cafes and a small local market. ASTC and
private buses stop here on their way to and from Guwahati, Tezpur and Upper
Assam.
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General Info / Tips |
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Visiting Kaziranga independently can be expensive due to the two-tier price
system, with different entry costs for Indian nationals and foreigners. There
are separate charges for elephant safari and jeep rides from the lodges to the
park entrance, as well as a system of variable camera fees.
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Sundarbans National Park | Sundarbans National Park
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Piyali, West Bengal |
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Nearest Access
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Gosaba (50-kms) |
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Main Wildlife Found
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Bengal Tiger, Ridley Sea Turtle |
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Coverage Area
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1330.10-sq-kms |
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The vast swampy delta of the two great Indian rivers, Brahamaputra and the
Ganges extends over areas comprising of mangrove forests, swamps and forest
island all interwoven in a network of small rivers and streams. The Sundarbans
National Park, home of the Royal Bengal Tiger, covering an area of approximately
1330.10-sq-kms and the largest mangrove forest in the world, form the core of
this area. The Sundarban region has got its name from Sundari trees, once found
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The Ganges and the Brahmaputra form this alluvial archipelago of 54 islands
watered by the Bay of Bengal. The islands Goasaba, Sandeshkali and Basanti form
the northern boundary of the Sundarbans; on the south is the sea; to the west
side of the Sunderbans park is the Matla and Bidya Rivers and to the east is the
international boundary of Bangladesh. |
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Flora in Sundarbans National Park |
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Fascinating life forms await you in this largest estuarine delta in the world,
Sunderbans. In April and May the flaming red leaves of the Genwa, edge the
emerald islands. The crab like red flowers of the Kankara and the yellow blooms
of Khalsi add to the dazzling display. As you penetrate into the forests of
Sundarbans, this fairyland unfolds its mysterious beauty.
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Major Wildlife Attractions of Sundarbans |
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The Sundarbans forest is home to more than 400 tigers. The Bengal Tigers have
adapted themselves very well to the saline and aqua environs and are extremely
good swimmers. As you enter the adventurous wild land of the Sundarbans you'll
be thrilled to see the Chital Dear and Rhesus Monkey. The aqua fauna of
Sundarbans include variety of fishes, red Fiddler Crabs and Hermit Crabs.
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There are crocodiles, which can be often seen along the mud banks. Sundarbans
national park is also noted for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtle.
There's is a incredible variety of reptiles also found in Sundarbans, which
includes King Cobra, Rock Python and Water Monitor. The endangered river
Terrapin, Batagur Baska is found on the Mechua Beach, while the Barkind Deer is
found only in Holiday Island in Sunderbans.
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Other Attractions In Sundarbans |
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The Sajnakhali Sanctuary :The Sajnakhali sanctuary, famous for its rich
avian population, is regarded as a part of the Sunderbans National Park. The
kingdom of birds at Sajnekhati enchants your eyes. The most sought after sights
by a bird watcher are seven colourful species of Kingfisher, white bellied Sea
Eagle, Plovers, Lap-Wings, Curfews, Whimbrels, Sandpipers and occasional
Pelican.
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Netidhopani : At Netidhopani, the ruins of a 400 year old temple and
legends lend mystery to the atmosphere.
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Bhagabatpur : Bhagabatpur is famous for having a hatchery of the largest
estuarine crocodiles in the world.
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Kanak : Kanak is the nesting place of the Olive Ridley Turtles.
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Haliday Island : Haliday island is famous as last retest of Barking Dear
in India.
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Piyali : Piyali is the gatway to Sundarbans, 72-kms from Kolkatta by road
and close to Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali, Netidhopani through waterways. A small
river Piyali flows through the green paddy fields and mingles with river Matla.
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Kaikhali : On your way to Sundarbans you cannot afford to miss Kaikhali
Island, where nature is so alive and so colourful. An ideal picnic spot.
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Best Time to Visit Sunderbans National Park |
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The ideal time to visit the Sundarbans national park is during the months of
September and May. Winter make the time to see the mighty Royal Bengal Tiger
sun-bathing on the river banks.
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How To Get There
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By Air: The nearest airport is Kolkatta, at 112-kms. |
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By Rail : Canning is nearest railhead, at a distance of 48-kms. |
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By Road: Road transportation is available from Kolkatta for Namkhana
(105-kms), Sonakhali (100-kms), Raidighi (76-kms), Canning (64-kms), and Najat
(92-kms), which are all near the Sunderbans and have access to the riverine
waterways leading to it.
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Waterways : Sundarbans are accessible only by river rine waterways. Motor
launch facility are available from Namkhana - Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project-
Sagar Island -Jambudwip; from Sajnekhali - Sudhanyakhali-Buridabri-
Netidhopan-Holiday Island; from Sonakhali - Gosaba; from Raidighi - Kalas.
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General Info / Tips |
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Permits : For Foreigners for Tiger Projects & Sajnekhali, |
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