Kaziranga National Park, National park in Golaghat district, India
Kaziranga is a protected area in the northeastern state of Assam that spans more than 400 square kilometers. The terrain consists of flat grasslands, swampy lowlands, and dense forest patches that spread along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River.
Mary Curzon pressed for the creation of a protected reserve in 1905 after she failed to see any rhinoceros during her visit. Colonial authorities then declared the area a reserve, which later expanded into a national park.
Villagers from surrounding communities sell handwoven textiles and bamboo crafts at small stalls along the approach roads. During the late autumn harvest period, they celebrate with dance and music events that reflect their relationship with the land.
Four-wheel drive vehicles and guided excursions provide access to different zones between November and April, while the facility closes during monsoon months from June to October. Visitors should bring warm clothing for early morning hours when wildlife viewing is most productive.
The area shelters more than 2200 one-horned rhinoceros, representing roughly two thirds of all living individuals of this species. Annual flooding creates new water bodies and reshapes the landscape, renewing habitat conditions for many animal species.
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