Manas National Park, National park in Assam, India
Manas National Park is a reserve spanning more than 900 square kilometers in Assam, located directly along the border with Bhutan. Five smaller rivers cross through the territory, while grasslands and wetland forests shape the landscape.
The area belonged to the Kingdom of Bhutan until 1865 and came under British control following the Duar War. The protected area was formally established in 1928 and gained recognition as a World Heritage site in 1985.
The Bodo tribe maintains traditional practices near the park boundaries, including specific weaving techniques and agricultural methods that span multiple generations.
The period from November through April works best for wildlife observation, when temperatures remain comfortable. Jeep safaris during early morning or late afternoon provide the best access to inhabited zones.
The last remaining habitat of the pygmy hog exists within this reserve, alongside the rare Assam roofed turtle. Both species are considered critically endangered worldwide and can be observed nowhere else in the wild.
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