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How To Spot One-Horned Rhinos In Kaziranga

•  Author : Adeeb Sahil
• Date : December 24, 2024

Kaziranga National Park

One-Horned Rhinos

Spot One-Horned Rhinos In Kaziranga

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Did you know that in 2023-24, around 327,493 tourists visited the Kaziranga National Park which includes both domestic and international visitors? Kaziranga Park is one of the most famous parks in India and it attracts visitors from all over the world. This National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located in Assam.

It is popular for having the largest population of One-Horned Rhinoceros in the entire world. At one time, these rhinoceros were almost gone from this world, however, this national park made efforts and tried to save this animal species. As a result, their population as of 2022 was around 2,613 (approx.) in this park. In this blog, we will tell you how to spot these creatures, and making a Kaziranga booking for safari can be the first step.

Understanding The One-Horned Rhino

The one-horned rhinoceros are very unique animals with one big horn and because of this, they are also known as Rhinoceros unicornis. These creatures are very big in size as they can weigh up to 2,200 kilograms (approx.) and measure around 186 centimeters (approx.) in height. This wild animal has very thick and grey skin which is their natural body armor protecting them from the wild. The one-horned rhinoceros are herbivore animals and likes to eat grass, leaves, and fruits. So you can make a Kaziranga booking for the safari to see this unique creature.

Preparing For Your Safari

Selecting a favorable time to visit Kaziranga National Park is very important to see these rhinoceros. The cooler months have nice weather so you will be able to see them more easily. The best time to go for a safari is during the early mornings and late afternoons because the temperatures during this time are not too hot. Kaziranga elephant safari and gypsy safari are the two options you can go for, however, elephant safari is slightly better than gypsy safari because elephants can take you closer to these rhinos in areas where gypsies cannot travel.

Best Zone For Rhino Spotting

The Kaziranga National Park has four zones and these are:

• Central Zone or Kaziranga Zone
• Western Zone or Bagori Zone
• Eastern Zone or Agaratoli Zone
• Far West

The best zone among these zones to see the rhinoceros is the Central Zone which is also known as the Kohora Range. However, for spotting one-horned rhinoceros, the western zone which is also known as Bagori, is the best.

Best Practices For Spotting Rhinos

• Look for rhinos near the water sources as they love to stay near them.
• Rhinoceros are heavy animals and make noise while walking so use your ears to know their location.
• Rhinos are very slow animals so remember to be patient while looking for them.
• Rhinos like open areas so you can look in areas like grasslands for their sightings.

Conclusion

Kaziranga National Park is a wildlife sanctuary where you can visit to see the great One-Horned Rhinoceros. In this blog, we have provided you the important information on how to spot these creatures in this park. And if you are looking for packages of Kaziranga hotels and safaris then you can visit our website for the best deals on Kaziranga bookings for safaris and hotels.