Circuit · Assam
Kaziranga & Manas
Rhino and tiger country — open roughly November to April.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 70–200 m
- Fly / train to
- Guwahati / Jorhat; Guwahati
- Daily spend
- about ₹3,800
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best for most places here: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 3 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Kaziranga National Park
UNESCO-listed grassland home to most of the world's one-horned rhinos, plus tigers, elephants and wild buffalo.
Manas National Park
A UNESCO tiger reserve on the Bhutan border, with golden langurs, elephants and the Manas river.
What to pack for Kaziranga & Manas
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Binoculars
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Kaziranga & Manas: questions people ask
Which places are in the Kaziranga & Manas circuit?
The Kaziranga & Manas circuit in Assam covers Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Kaziranga & Manas?
November to April suit most places in Kaziranga & Manas. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Kaziranga & Manas?
Travel to Guwahati / Jorhat or Guwahati, then continue by road.
How much does a Kaziranga & Manas trip cost per day?
About ₹3,800 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Kaziranga & Manas, and which is the highest?
Kaziranga National Park is the easiest (easy). Manas National Park is the highest at 200 m.