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Located at the edge of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot, Kaziranga National Park has the distinction of being a World Heritage Site as well. The flagship specie of the park is great one-horned rhinoceros, a majestic wild creature saved from extinction at this world-famous wildlife destination. In addition to the world’s two-third of one-horned rhinoceros, the park is also renowned for housing the highest density of royal Bengal tigers in the world. Other popular species at the park include wild Asiatic water buffalo, swamp deer, elephant, gaur, leopard, sambar, golden jackal, jungle cat, Chinese pangolin, civets, hog badger and many more. Many species of primates, including Indian gibbon and Assamese macaque, also find home at the park. Kaziranga has numerous rivers (including the mighty Brahmaputra) and other water bodies across its lengths and breadths. Ganges dolphins spotted in the park’s rivers are other delightful attractions. The park is a heaven for birdwatchers, as it boasts of numerous types of herons, pelicans, eagles, terns, babblers, hornbills, warblers and so on. The biodiversity wealth of the park is further extended by many types of vegetations, including tall grasses, woodlands, thick evergreen forests and many more. Different safari zones include Central, Western, Eastern and Kalapahar Ranges. Jeep safari (two shifts, 07:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 02:00 p.m.-04:30 p.m.) charges for these zones vary from INR 1,100 to 2,000. Elephant safari (two shifts, 06:30 a.m.-07:30 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.-04:00 p.m.) charges are INR 280 for Indians and INR 750 for foreigners. The park is closed from mid-April to mid-October.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is a UNESCO natural world heritage site that is tucked away in the foothills of the Himalayas. It is especially well known for its rare and endangered wildlife like Water Buffalo, Indian Rhinoceros, Assam Roofed Turtle, Capped Langur, Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur and The Hispid Hare. Project Tiger Reserve boasts of many activities like safaris, elephant rides and bird watching along the Manas River which passes through the heart of the sanctuary. The national park is named after Manas River. Wealth of rare species combined with scenic beauty offer enthralling and vivid experience of visiting this park. This is a perfect place for a weekend holiday as it takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and gives you a chance to enjoy nature at its best. There are a couple of forest lodges in the sanctuary that are approved by the government which guarantee an amazing stay at an affordable rate. Manas will be a good choice for nature lovers and adventure and wild life enthusiasts alike. Though there are no Forest Department safaris, many private resorts offer safaris, which is a delightful option to explore the sanctuary. Other attractions include elephant rides, walks, tea plantation and village visits in the vicinity.
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