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•  Author : Sanskriti Goyal
• Date : October 22, 2024

Closing Date of Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park

Assam’s Kaziranga National Park is a famous place for spotting one-horned Rhinos in their natural habitat. This park remains closed from 01 May till 31 Oct every year but this year, the officials have extended its closing dates for the season. This extension of dates is done for the first time in Kaziranga’s History. This season, people can visit Kaziranga National Park till 31st May. Let’s know the reason behind it. 

Growing Tourism 

Many wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers visit Kaziranga National Park to see one-horned Rhinos and other animals in their natural homes. There has never been a shortage of tourists in Kaziranga. Every year Kaziranga is flooded with tourists but still the park gets closed according to timings. Kaziranga Booking is not allowed after the season, but this is the first year in the history of Kaziranga that this park is open till the end of May. The reason behind this extension is a spurt in tourist arrivals to the wildlife park from across India.

Brand Ambassador of Indian Tourism

The officials of Kaziranga, tour guides, and safari operators say Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the park has significantly boosted its tourism. Everyone knows that unofficially the Prime Minister has become the brand ambassador of Indian tourism destinations. People follow our Prime Minister Narendra Modi wherever he goes. People who love to travel follow him everywhere, be it Kedarnath or Lakshadweep. Now, the latest addition to that list is Kaziranga National Park. 

A local guide said that this park has gone viral after the Prime Minister’s visit on 8 March. The tourists wish to go to those exact spots where PM Modi visited. They want to get their photographs clicked on those spots. 

Kaziranga’s Earnings 

After Narendra Modi visited the park, he spent his night on March 8 in a beautiful guest house at Kaziranga National Park. Then on the next day, he visited the park and admired the different flora and fauna of the area. He also praised the large population of the majestic one-horned rhinoceros. 

After his visit, he wrote about the park on X “I would urge you all to visit Kaziranga National Park and experience the unparalleled beauty of its landscapes and the warmth of the people of Assam. It’s a place where every visit enriches the soul and connects you deeply with the heart of Assam”. 

After this statement was shared on X, people responded to the PM’s call and the park saw a fabulous hike in the number of visitors this season. There is also a hike in the revenue of 2023-24. More than 3.2 lakh people visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the revenue it collected is Rs 8.80 crore. 

Not only has the park’s revenue increased, but Narendra Modi’s statement has also impacted the overall tourism of the area. All accommodations, safaris, and travel options are fully booked for this season. Now, people are enquiring about the different ranges of Kaziranga National Park for the upcoming season, said a travel agent. If you’re also interested in visiting this beautiful park then make your Kaziranga Booking now as people are pre-booking it for the next season. Don’t think much about it and just secure your seats now to enjoy spotting Rhinos and other animals in their natural habitat.

Travel Information 

Safari Types:

There are two types of safari available in Kaziranga. Gypsy safari and Elephant Safari can be enjoyed in this park. Elephant safari is best for those who want to explore the park without the disturbing sound of gypsies, this safari will let you explore the area for 1 or 1 & ½ hours. However, gypsy safaris are best for people who wish to explore the park on wheels and want to experience a thrilling ride, this safari will let you roam inside the jungle for 2 or 3 hours.

Note: Elephant safaris can be done only early morning hours while gypsy safaris can be done in both, morning and evening.

Safari Booking:

For booking the safari, people are required to provide their original ID Proof details such as name, age, and gender of the safari goer. After giving the details and choosing the type of safari, you need to choose the zone and time for which you want to book your safari.

Perfect Time for Safari:

If you’re thinking about booking a ride in this huge park then do it as soon as possible. The best time to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site is from November to February.

How to reach:

This huge park that is famous for one-horned Rhinos is located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam.

• To reach the area by air, you need to book your flight from your location to Jorhat Airport as it is closest. If you’re coming from other countries then book your flight for Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.
• To reach the area by train, you need to book your rail ticket from your location to Furkating Junction, Guwahati Railway Station, or Jorhat Railway Station. The closest one at a distance of 85km is Furkating.
• This park has good road connectivity with various cities and states of India. You can come here by any state or government-run bus. You can come by your vehicle also.

Conclusion

Kaziranga is a famous national park and many people visit this beautiful park every year. This year the closing dates are extended up to 31 May because of huge tourism. The decision to extend the date of the safari was made because of the high number of tourists. By extending the date, the park authorities made sure that more tourists could enjoy the adventure and natural wonders of the park. Not all safaris are extended, only gypsy safari rides are extended for the month. This decision gave a nice opportunity for tourists to witness the wonders of the park and appreciate its rich biodiversity. After some days, the park will be closed for the season, before that visitors are urged to make the most of the remaining days to witness the incredible sights and sounds of this iconic reserve.