Golaghat & Nagaon · Assam
Kaziranga National Park
UNESCO-listed grassland home to most of the world's one-horned rhinos, plus tigers, elephants and wild buffalo.
Kaziranga National Park is an easy hill destination in Golaghat & Nagaon, Assam, reaching 80 m. The best time to go is November to April. Plan 3 days on the ground from Guwahati / Jorhat and about ₹4,000 per person per day.
What to do in Kaziranga National Park
The one thing not to miss
A jeep safari
The Central (Kohora) and Western (Bagori) ranges are the usual choices.
- 2An elephant safari at dawnSeats are limited; book ahead.
- 3Open seasonThe park is open roughly November to April.
A sample plan: 3 days
Day 1
Guwahati to Kaziranga National Park
About 4.5–5 hours on the road. Check in and take a short walk to get your bearings.
Day 2
A jeep safari · An elephant safari at dawn
Details for each are under What to do, above.
Day 3
Kaziranga National Park to Guwahati
Leave after breakfast; hill roads are slower than the map suggests.
A starting point built from the things to do above. Move days around to suit your pace.
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Why go
Some of the best big-animal viewing in Asia, from open jeeps.
Why not
Not mountains — it's the Brahmaputra floodplain, and it closes in the monsoon.
Before you go
- Permits
- Park entry and safari bookings for each zone.
- Guide
- Safaris only with park vehicles and guides.
- Safety
- Never step out of the vehicle inside the park.
- Phone & internet
- Good near the park gates.
Permits, food and festivals in Assam →
These details haven't been field-verified yet. Confirm permits, road status and weather locally before you travel.
If something goes wrong
Main hospitals in Assam: Gauhati Medical College & Hospital, Guwahati.
All emergency contacts for Assam →What to pack for Kaziranga National Park
Worked out from its season, altitude and terrain. Tick things off as you pack; tap a name to find it in a shop.
Clothing
3 items
- Fleece or light sweater Mornings and evenings are cool in the travel season.
- Sun cap or hat Hours in open sun, with little shade above the tree line.
- Dull-coloured clothes for safarisGreens, browns and greys. Bright colours and white stand out to animals; early-morning jeep rides are cold in winter, so add a warm layer.
Footwear
1 item
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip Hill towns mean slopes, steps and wet stone.
For day outings
2 items
- Day pack, 20–30 litres For day outings: water, a layer, a camera.
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total Refill rather than buying plastic bottles.
Health and sun
3 items
- Sunscreen, SPF 50 The sun burns faster in the hills than in the plains.
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines The nearest chemist may be hours away.
- Insect repellent Mosquitoes and midges at lower altitudes and in the wet months.
Documents and money
3 items
- Government photo ID and two photocopiesAsked for at hotels, check posts and permit counters.
- Enough cash for the whole tripATMs are scarce and often empty beyond the gateway town.
- Permits and registrationsPark entry and safari bookings for each zone.
Phone and power
2 items
- Power bank Charging is limited, and cold drains batteries fast.
- A SIM that works thereGood near the park gates.
For what you're going for
3 items
- Light travel tripod For sunrise, night skies and long exposures.
- Spare memory card and camera battery Cold drains camera batteries; there is nowhere to buy spares.
- Binoculars Most birds and animals are seen at a distance.
Read before you go
1 item
- A guidebook for Assam Worth reading before you go, and it works without a signal.
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Getting there
The nearest gateway is Guwahati / Jorhat.
Directions open in Google Maps with today's road time. In the mountains, add a third to whatever it says.
- Normal car?
- Yes, any car can make it.
By road
From
Guwahati
- Distance
- about 200 km
- Drive time
- 4.5–5 hours
- Guwahati
- Jorabat
- Nagaon
- Kohora
From
Jorhat airport
- Distance
- about 95 km
- Drive time
- about 2 hours
- Jorhat
- Bokakhat
- Kohora
Buses and shared taxis. Fly or take a train to Guwahati. Buses to Jorhat and Dibrugarh stop at Kohora on request.
Pickups & drivers
From Guwahati / Jorhat. Call or WhatsApp the driver directly.
No drivers listed for Kaziranga National Park yet. Drive this route? List your cab.
Kaziranga National Park: questions people ask
What is the best time to visit Kaziranga National Park?
The best months for Kaziranga National Park are November to April. Snow is rare here.
How difficult is Kaziranga National Park?
Kaziranga National Park is rated easy. No trekking is needed, starting at 70 m and reaching 80 m.
How many days do you need for Kaziranga National Park?
Plan 3 days on the ground, counted from Guwahati / Jorhat. Add travel days to reach the gateway from your city.
How much does a trip to Kaziranga National Park cost?
Expect about ₹4,000 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and local transport). That is roughly ₹12,000 for 3 days, before the cost of getting to Guwahati / Jorhat.
How do you reach Kaziranga National Park?
By road: from Guwahati it is about 200 km, 4.5–5 hours (Guwahati → Jorabat → Nagaon → Kohora); from Jorhat airport it is about 95 km, about 2 hours (Jorhat → Bokakhat → Kohora). Fly or take a train to Guwahati. Buses to Jorhat and Dibrugarh stop at Kohora on request. The nearest gateway is Guwahati / Jorhat.
Do you need a permit or a guide for Kaziranga National Park?
Permits: Park entry and safari bookings for each zone. Guide: Safaris only with park vehicles and guides.
Is Kaziranga National Park suitable for children and senior citizens?
With children it is great; with seniors it is great. It is moderately busy in season. Never step out of the vehicle inside the park.
What should you pack for Kaziranga National Park?
Pack 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. Also carry a government photo ID, enough cash and any permits. The full list is on this page.
Is there mobile network and internet at Kaziranga National Park?
Good near the park gates.
Who should not go to Kaziranga National Park?
Kaziranga National Park suits most travellers, including children and senior citizens. The one drawback to know about: Not mountains — it's the Brahmaputra floodplain, and it closes in the monsoon.
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