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Kaziranga National Park is open for thrilling elephant safaris

India’s elephant rides make it an exotic travel location, and the famed Kaziranga National Park has started the adventurous and thrilling elephant rides after 2 years of COVID induced gap. The park will be open for fun safaris in the two forest ranges of Kahora and Bagori division of Kaziranga. Visitors can undertake any of the two morning elephant safaris- 5:30 AM or 7:30 AM at the national park and explore the thicket while sitting on the back of majestic jumbo. American tourists can make a fun plan by booking flights to India from USA on Flyopedia.

Situated in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, this popular park serves as a wildlife refuge for the great one-horned Rhinoceros and holds the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, the park houses around two thirds of total population of the one-horned Rhinoceros, which was on the brink of extinction at the turn of last century. The many achievements of the officials in safeguarding wildlife has made the park famous worldwide. American tourists can now visit the park by booking cheap flights to India from USA on Flyopedia.

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve or KNPTR is located on the edge of Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot and has quite a successful record in wildlife conservation initiatives. The park also received a declaration as a Tiger Reserve in 2006 and accommodates populations of wild animals such as swamp deer, wild water buffalo, and elephants. Taken together, the park boasts of huge populations of the ‘big 5’- One-horned Rhino (2401), Royal Bengal Tiger (116), Swamp Deer (1,148), Wild Buffalo and Elephant. The ultimate wildlife refuge also sustains a vast population of avifaunal species and has been declared an important Bird Area.

The tropical semi-evergreen forests of Kaziranga has vast stretches of elephant grass, vast marshland and thick tropical broadleaf forests criss-crossed by the mighty Brahmaputra river. One of the most sought after wildlife destinations in India, the park opened last month after closing for monsoon months. American tourists can book online last minute flight tickets to India on Flyopedia and make a plan to explore exotic wildlife in the ultimate tourist destination.

The world famous Kaziranga National Park is located approximately 230 km from the Guwahati Airport. The 5 hours journey will take you to the breathtaking vistas of Assam, a scenic haven located in the northeastern Himalayan region of India. Renowned for the famous Assam tea and Assam silk, the region boasts of two UNESCO recognized world heritage sites- Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. The ultimate wildlife destination is at the top of every tourist’s bucket list and a must-visit place in north east India.