I get lots of inquiry about how to visit Manas National Park. Here is the brief of information on how to visit Manas and What to do there.....
Where is Manas National Park?
Manas National Park, situated in the Himalayan foothills near the Indian-Bhutan border, is a World Heritage Site. As they say in Manas, if you want to explore the wild, come here! Crowned with as many as five conservation statuses, Manas is home to 61 species of mammals, 354 species of birds, 42 species of reptiles, 9 species of amphibian, 79 species of fish and more than 187 species of butterfly and 100 species of invertebrates. It has more than 600 species from plant kingdom making it one of the suitable habitat of wildlife wonders.
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| Protected Areas of Assam, India |
The park boasts of having the largest number of Scheduled-I species than any other Protected Areas (PAs) in India. It is home to 21 species of mammals which are highly endangered. Among these 21 species, 3 are restricted to only Manas and its immediate locality. They are Golden Languor, Pygmy Hog, and Hispid hare, which are exclusively endemic to the Manas National Park. All three animals are also included in the critically endangered list of the IUCN Red Data Book. World’s 80% of endangered Bengal Florican resides at Manas. It is also home to Wild Buffalos and Asiatic Elephants, Assam Roof Turtle etc.
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| Resort of Bhuyanpara Conservation and Ecotourism Society, Bhuyanpara Range |
The park is divided into three main ranges and several bits for monitoring and protection. The main ranges are... Bahbari (central range), Panbaari (western range) and Bhuyapara (eastern range).
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| MUSA Jungle Resort, Bansbari, Manas NP |
How to Reach Manas National Park?
Manas is best reached by roadways and railways. It is situated 176km far from Assam's capital city, Guwahati. Well connected by roads and railways, the nearest transit town and railway station is Barpeta Road. Barpeta Road is also has Field Director's Office of Manas Tiger Reserve. The central range of Manas National Park situated 22km away from Barpeta Road. The nearest airport is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Borjhar, Guwahati.
The best time to visit Manas National Park is from October to April.
Accommodation and Safari cost at Manas National Park
There are several private as well as Govt resorts at Bahbari and Bhuyapara ranges where you can stay and take a safari to Manas National Park. The packages start from 3,500 Indian Rupees.
What to see at Manas National Park
Manas is home to 61 species of mammals, 354 species of birds, 42 species of reptiles, 9 species of amphibian, 79 species of fish and more than 187 species of butterfly and 100 species of invertebrates. It has more than 600 species from plant kingdom making it one of the suitable habitat of wildlife wonders.
The park boasts to have the largest number of Scheduled-I species than any other Protected Areas (PAs) in India. It is home to 21 species of mammals which are highly endangered. Among these 21 species, 3 are restricted to only Manas and its immediate locality. They are Golden Languor, Pygmy Hog and Hispid hare, which are exclusively endemic to the Manas National Park. All three animals are also included in the critically endangered list of the IUCN Red Data Book. World’s 80% of endangered Bengal Florican resides at Manas. It is also home to Wild Buffalos and Asiatic Elephants, Assam Roof Turtle etc.
You can do-
1. Jungle Safari
2. River Rafting
3. Village tracking
4. Enjoy Traditional Dance
5. Relish Traditional Food
6. Enjoy Assam Tea and many more.....
Web pages link with Manas National Park for tourism purpose
http://manasnationalpark.co.in/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Astha-Natures-Tours-Travels/153244281417692
https://sites.google.com/site/manasmews/
http://www.assambengalnavigation.com/
Contact number
Head Quarter Beat at Barpeta Road for Tourism ContactMr. Kripa Nath Forester-I (For Forest Department Rest House)
Phone number-+91 73998 62555 Florican Cottage,Bansbari Range
Bubul Nath
+91 9577 952417
Email. mewssociety@yahoo.com
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