MANAS NATIONAL PARK
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is situated in Assam spread over an area of 391 sq km,
earlier it was known as North Kamrup, declared as a sanctuary
on December 01, 1928. It was accorded the status of World
Heritage Site in 1985. Manas houses 19 of India's most
endangered animal populations. It has the largest population
of tigers among Indian reserves.
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is a home to the rare golden langur . The prominent fauna
here are the rhino, wild buffalos, elephants, gaur, swamp
deer, capped langur and clouded leopard. . The main highlight
of the park is the giant hornbill, two subspecies of which,
the pied and grey varieties are to be found here.
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extends into the foothills of Bhutan where it is called
the Royal Manas National Park. Its wetlands are of international
importance and essential for the survival of the fast-vanishing
hispid hare and pygmy hog. |
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BEST
TIME TO VISIT
November to March.
PROMINENT FAUNA
Golden Langur, rhino, wild buffalos, elephants, gaur,
swamp deer, capped langur and clouded leopard, giant hornbill.
HOW TO GET THERE
Guwahati is the nearest airport, which is 176 kms away.
If people wish to come through train then the nearest
railhead or town is Barpeta Road, which is 41 kms away
and after reaching the park even the facilities within
the park are riding elephants and boats on the rivers
available for transport. |
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