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Manas National Park

Manas National Park in Assam is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas and a part of it continues across the international border into Bhutan, where it is known as the Royal Manas National Park. Covering an area of 391 sq km, the Manas National Park was declared a sanctuary on 1st of October, 1928 and was designated a World Heritage site in December 1985.

The Assam Manas National Park with its picturesque beauty and incomparable wealth of wildlife offers one of the most enthralling experiences. The sanctuary also a world heritage site is home to a great variety of wildlife, including tiger, golden langur, wild buffalo, hispid hare, pigmy hog, capped langur, Indian one-horned rhinoceros, elephant, gaur, hog deer, etc.
 

Tourist Attractions of Manas National Park

» Jeep Safaris
The ideal way to view most part of the park is in a 4-wheel drive petrol vehicle. This will get you to each of the parts without being too noisy.

» Boat Rides
These boats rides are best for viewing animals like the wild buffaloes. Some of the animals that comes out on the banks of the river Manas can be seen from the safety and serenity of a boat which commences its ride from Mathanguri and ends around 35km away, from where one is picked up by pre-arranged transport.

» Elephant Rides
The most favourite of all is the elephant rides organised by the park authorities from Mathanguri. These take you deep in to the remote areas of the forest and often ride in between some of the wildlife there, including elephants, rhinos and wild buffaloes.