Manas National Park

Manas National Park is a biosphere reserve situated in the North East Indian state of Assam. It covers an area of 950 sq km and has received the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site. The National Park got its name from the Manas River which flows through the heart of the forest. Manas National Park hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. Animals like Tiger, Elephant, Indian Rhinoceros, Clouded Leopard, Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog and Hog Deer are the main attractions of this jungle. Of these the Golden Langur, Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare and Pygmy Hog are found exclusively in Manas National Park and is not found anywhere else. The forest is also home to more than 450 species of birds including the Bengal Florican, Giant Hornbill, Egret, Bulbul and Magpie Robin.

Manas National Park

How to Reach from Guwahati

Manas National Park is 176 km from Guwahati. Trains are running from Guwahati to Barpeta Road. Distance from Barpeta Road to Manas National Park is 20 km.

Accommodation at Manas National Park

Bansbari Lodge
Tel: (0361) 2602223
Blue Hills Resort
Tel: (0361) 2543059