Come to Unexplored Paradise!

Entry Point of Manas

Manas National Park is situated in the Himalayan foothill zone of north Brahmaputtra valley. Administratively, it comes under the jurisdiction of Baksa district of Assam. The park is the only protected area in India with five important conservation status, a tiger reserve, a national park, a biosphere reserve, an elephant reserve and a World Heritage Site. So, no need to babble about its flora and wildlife. It is also an Important Bird Area where near about 500 birds, both migratory and resident, can be seen.

How to get there?
The nearest airport to reach there is Guwahati. Manas is accessible from Guwahati by train and road. The nearest prominent town and railway station is Barpeta Road. From there, it took only half an hour by road to reach Bansbari, the central entry point to the wild.

Park Avenue of Manas

Where to stay?
So, where to stay once you reach there? There are a few resorts, namely MEWS, Birina, Bluehills run by private parties. If you want to stay at Mathanguri, the heart of Manas, there is an upper bungalow and a lower bungalow on the banks of river Beki. Here is some useful information which can help you.

Upper Bunglo (Mathanguri)

Upper Bungalow, Mathanguri

Imagine a night when the river dances around the place you stay with its own music, howling of wind at midnight, moonlit forest and some unknown animal’s cry in distance! Sounds amazing, isn’t it? Well, the upper bungalow of Mathanguri, which is the heart of Manas National park is on the banks of river Beki. Amazing food, well-equipped amenities, and helpful staff can be found in this bungalow which was built during the British Raj. The lights go off at sharp 10 p.m. and you are left to enjoy the night at its best. To stay there, one has to collect permission from the office of Field Director, Manas Tiger Reserve at Barpeta Road. The rent of a room is 2000 INR per night excluding food.
Phone no- 03666-260288

Florican Cottage by Mews (Manas Ever Welfare Society)

The MEWS run a resort at the central range of the park, Basbari on the banks of river Beki. The resort has 4 cottages, one chang-bungalow, and a permanent tent. They offer jungle safari, elephant safari, community tourism, village tourism, cultural show and much more. If you are an adventurer in heart, they also arrange river rafting with the permission from the park authority. All these can be availed by paying only 1400 INR per night.
Phone no-03666-296988

Florican Cottages

Birina Resort

Situated amidst a beautiful tea garden at Bansbari , Birina offers you general jungle safari, community tourism, cultural shows as well as tea tourism where you can actually have the experience in a tea garden from where comes your favorite cup of tea. It also has a different type of accommodation like cottages, tents, and rooms. The rent per night is 2500 INR.
Phone no- 09957872766

Bansbari Lodge

Run by Jungle Travels, Bansbari lodge is situated at the Gate no.2 Bansbari, Manas National Park. They also offer jungle safari and elephant safari. Rent per night is 4000 INR.

What to watch?

Personally, I love the wilderness of the park. Those ancient trees, wild flowers, small rivulets, and yes Mathanguri and its surrounding beauty… of Royal Manas National Park of Bhutan, the heaven is there.Here are some snapshots of beloved Manas which you will adore...