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Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary :India February 15, 2006

Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, situated in the northeastern state of Assam, is one of the most picturesque wildlife parks in India. The natural habitat of the one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis), Kaziranga lies on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra River, northeast of Assam’s capital Guwahati. Originally established as a game reserve in 1908, which included specific portions of Assam’s Sibsagar district, Kaziranga was declared a sanctuary in 1940 to counter excessive poaching. In 1974, the Indian Government declared it as a protected site. The Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary ’s original inhabitants-the rhino and the elephant being the most noticeable-now thrive in a serene environment to the sheer delight of nature lovers. Viewing wildlife at Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary because of its vast open spaces, the presence of the mighty Brahmaputra, and adjoining Mikir hills makes a trip to Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary a complete ‘jungle’ adventure.

The park can be approached by road from the nearest town of Bokakhat, which is about 23 km away. The nearest railway station and airport is Jorhat at a distance of 84 km. Jorhat is 303 km from the Assamese state capital of Guwahati. Nearest International airport is Calcutta. Direct flights are available between Calcutta and Jorhat (Rowriah) airport.

Nearest post office is at Bokakhat. Mail, if stamped, is also collected from the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary itself. Bokakhat is well linked to the park all medical (hospitals, chemists) as well as communication (fax, telegraph) facilities are readily available there.

Arrival at the Guwahati airport. Take a jeep/car for the onward journey to Kaziranga (250-km), which takes 5½ hours. Stopping for lunch / refreshment at Hornbill Cafateria. Reached the resort area in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Kaziranga is also one of the world’s biggest conservation success stories – from 12 rhinos in 1908 to 1,700 in 2005. This has put Kaziranga on the top of the world conservation map. Here poachers are dealt with an iron hand -”shoot at sight” carried out if required.


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