Assam holds the great one horned rhino and some of India's wildest forests, and one official government site books the safaris.
You book on sewasetu.assam.gov.in, the Assam government single window. The same site covers Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri and more. You pick the park, the range and the slot. Foreigners pay more than Indians. You visit in the cooler months, because the parks close for the monsoon floods.
One window, in plain words
The Government of Assam runs a single window for many services, and the park safari booking sits inside it. You make one login, pick the park, and choose your range and time. It is the same idea as the big tiger states: one government site, several parks, no private middleman needed.
Which parks you can book here
- Kaziranga, the world famous home of the one horned rhino.
- Manas, a tiger reserve and a world heritage site against the Bhutan hills.
- Nameri, the calm birding forest on the Jia Bhoroli river, explored on foot and by raft.
- Others, such as Orang and Pobitora, as the state lists them.
How to book, step by step
Open the official Assam single window, sewasetu.assam.gov.in, and go to the park safari booking. Make a login, pick the park, the range, the date and the slot. Add each traveller with identity details, and give the correct nationality. Pay online, then download your permit. Book the limited rides, such as the Kaziranga and Manas elephant safari, as early as you can.
What is the same across every park
- You cannot take your own car inside. A registered jeep with a driver and a guide is part of the booking.
- Foreigners pay a higher park fee than Indians.
- You carry the same original identity you used to book, because staff check it at the gate.
- The parks close for the monsoon, when the rivers flood the grasslands.
For foreign visitors
Foreigners can book on the same site, and pay a higher park fee than Indians. You give your passport details, and you carry the passport to the gate. Give the correct nationality, because a wrong entry can stop you at the gate.
The season, so you plan the right months
Assam's parks open in the cooler, drier months and close for the monsoon. The ranges usually open from about October or November and run into about April. Plan your trip inside these months, and book any elephant ride early, because it fills fast. Winter mornings are cold and misty, so carry warm clothes. Confirm the exact dates on the official site.
Common mistakes to avoid
- The biggest trap is booking on a private look alike site that adds a fee. You book only on sewasetu.assam.gov.in. The next is leaving the elephant ride to the last minute, because it is small and sells out. Do not give the wrong nationality, or staff may stop you at the gate. Do not plan a monsoon visit, because the parks close.
Questions people ask
Is there one site for Assam parks?
Yes. You book Kaziranga, Manas, Nameri and the others on sewasetu.assam.gov.in.
Which is the most famous park?
Kaziranga, the home of the one horned rhino.
Do foreigners pay more?
Yes, foreigners pay a higher park fee than Indians.
When are the parks open?
Roughly from October or November into April. They close for the monsoon. Confirm the exact dates on the official site.
Where do I book?
On the official Assam government single window, sewasetu.assam.gov.in.