The northeastern part of India has wonders to hold. And Manas National park is one such wonder of the region. A site that is overflowing with natural heritage and a few reserves are the same time is the location of the National Park of Manas. The park is said to behold the glory of distinctive biosphere reserve project tiger reserve and project elephant reserve. 

The park itself is divided from the Royal Manas National park of Bhutan by a huge water body, the Manas River. Set at the foot of the Eastern Himalayan range, this region is diverse when it comes to the variety of animals housed here.

How to reach Manas National park?

By Rail: Guwahati is the nearest station. After getting down at Guwahati, you will have to take a train to Barpeta. 

By air: Nearest airport is located in Guwahati which is well connected to the major cities of India. From there, you will have to take a taxi or reserve a car ride.

By road: if you are going by road, it is a journey of 5 hours from Guwahati to Manas. 

Best time to visit Manas National Park

The months of winter and spring that is from November to April are the best time to visit Manas National Park.

During these months, the weather in Assam is quite comforting and relaxing. And these months are always suggested because winter brings out the best of flora and fauna. There are huge chances of you finding beautiful flora during these months. 

When is the Manas National park open?

June to September: closed

May to October: partially open

November to April: completely open

Best things to do in Manas National Park, Assam

The word ’park’ itself brings your mind a very, small location, right? But Manas National Park in Assam has a lot of exciting things to do. Because of it’s huge area expanding over acres and acres offers a lot of activities to the people who visit there. 

1. The first thing you should do when you are in the national park is jeep safari. Since the park is home to a lot more than 20 endangered species of animals and birds, you can see a lot of rare sites. The Jeep Safari will take you deep into the forest to experience beautiful nature. 

More about jeep safari:

Charges: range from  Rs. 3600-4000 per jeep.

Timings: 9am to 12pm, 2pm to 5pm

2. What feels more ancient than riding on an elephant’s back through the whole of the park and spotting so many animals?

Manas National Park houses gigantic elephants which will take you on rides to places where the jeep isn’t allowed to penetrate. 

More about Elephant safari:

Charges: Rs 500 

Timings: 6 am to 7 pm

3. Even the Manas National Park is a place for wildlife enthusiasts, you can still because adventurous in this. The park has services of river rafting over the Manas river. You will be able to observe a wild variety of birds as you left through the 35 km ride.

More about River rafting:

Charges: Rs. 8000 for 4-6 people 

Timings: 8 am to 4 pm

4. You are probably not aware that the sanctuary is also a place of tea plantations. Various indigenous Tribes of Ghatigaon and Raghu Bil are the workers of such mesmerizing tea plantations. They also undertake a lot of music and dance sessions in their estate.

More about Tea plantations:

You can easily find these estates outside the park

Timings: it is best to observe this estate before the sun sets

Lodges at Manas National Park 

Manas National Park has a number of hotels that are very comfortable lodges. Logic itself arranges surfaces and you can book them from your hotel. 

On the other hand, you may also visit DzongHolidays to book your tour package if you really looking to see the beauty of Manas National Park along with its flora and fauna.

Below are a few suggested lodges, you can stay at provided it meets your requirements:

1. Florican cottages

2. Birina Tourist lodge

3. The Sikhiri Cottages

4. The Bansbari lodge

5. Mayuri Nature Camp

6. Hornbill Eco camp

7. Wild tiger resort

*conclusion*

Manas National Park has been open since the covid times but you need to follow all of the protocols and the mandatory guidelines mentioned by the government. 

At least once in your lifetime, you should visit Manas National Park. Not because it houses such a wide variety of flora and fauna but because you should experience what it feels like to be in the lap of naked nature. A mere 3-4 days at this place is bound to assure the traveler inside you a great time!

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