Assam: Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists
Guwahati: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam was officially reopened for visitors on Tuesday marking the beginning of the new tourist season.
The opening ceremony took place at the famed park’s western range in Bagori. The event commenced with a traditional puja marking the beginning of the safari season.
An animal rescue vehicle to support the park’s ongoing efforts in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation was presented during the occasion.
Adding to the significance of the day, a book titled ‘A Practitioners Guide to Photographic Monitoring of Asian Elephants for Science and Conservation’ was inaugurated, providing valuable insights into the park’s rich biodiversity and conservation journey.
A unique outlet named Eco Shop having over 50 products and souvenir items was also inaugurated at the campus of the western range in Bagori.
The sale and proceeds from this unique and one-of-its-kind Eco Shop will support the forest staff welfare society and the eco development committee around Kaziranga.
Additionally, a medicinal plants sale counter was inaugurated at the Memorial Park in Kohora under the Golaghat Social Forestry Division, contributing to a more inclusive identity for forest eco-tourism.
Wildlife enthusiasts and tourists can now look forward to visit Assam and witness the park’s iconic wildlife, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants and a variety of bird species.
New activities such as hiking, trekking and bird trails will enhance the visitor’s experience allowing deeper engagement with the park’s natural wonders.
The park, a UNESCO world heritage site, is famous for the ‘Big Five’ animal species - one-horned rhinoceros, royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, Asiatic wild buffalo and the eastern swamp deer.
It is one of the most favourite destinations in India for both the domestic as well as foreign tourists.
According to the last rhino census conducted in March, 2022, the park boasts of an estimated 2,613 one-horned rhinoceros population, which is the highest in the world.
The park also has the highest density of royal Bengal tigers in India.