Kaziranga National Park (काज़ीरंगा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान)
Kaziranga National Park (Assamese: [kaziɹɔŋa ɹast(ɹ)iɔ uɪddan]) is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held in March 2018 which was jointly conducted by the Forest Department of the Government of Assam and some recognized wildlife NGOs, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,413. It comprises 1,641 adult rhinos (642 males, 793 females, 206 unsexed); 387 sub-adults (116 males, 149 females, 122 unsexed); and 385 calves.In 2015, the rhino population stood at 2401. Kaziranga is home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world, and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006 (now the highest tiger density is in Orang National Park, Assam). The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer. Kaziranga is recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for conservation of avifaunal species. When compared with other protected areas in India, Kaziranga has achieved notable success in wildlife conservation. Located on the edge of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot, the park combines high species diversity and visibility.
Kaziranga is a vast expanse of tall elephant grass, marshland, and dense tropical moist broadleaf forests, criss-crossed by four major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, and the park includes numerous small bodies of water. Kaziranga has been the theme of several books, songs, and documentaries. The park celebrated its centennial in 2005 after its establishment in 1905 as a reserve forest.
- 1 History
- 2 Etymology
- 3 Geography
- 4 Climate
- 5 Fauna
- 6 Flora
- 7 Administration
- 8 Conservation management
- 9 Visitor activities
- 10 Transport
- 11 In popular culture
- 12 Economic Valuation
- 13 See also
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- 14.1 Notes
- 15 Further information
- 16 External links
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Mary Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston and her husband are credited with starting the movement to protect this area.
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One horned Indian rhinos grazing at swamp area near Bagori range under Kaziranga National Park in Nagaon district of Assam, India on Thursday. For years, rhinos have been widely slaughtered for their horn, a prized ingredient in traditional Asian medicines. Destruction of their habitat over the years has brought the rhinos to the brink of extinction. These animals are among the world's most endangered species.
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Greater one-horned rhinoceros
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Great One Horned Rhinoceroses & Indian Elephant in a frame at Kaziranga National Park
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An Indian roller at Kaziranga
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Otter can be widely seen in Kaziranga National Park
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Grasslands and deciduous forests of Kaziranga
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View of a leafless tree viewed from a watchtower in Kaziranga National Park with the backdrop of the grasslands and the forest in the distance
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A board proclaiming the biological heritage of the park
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Controlled burning of grass in Kaziranga
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Entrance gate of Kaziranga National Park
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Visitors are allowed in open vehicles in Kaziranga National Park
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Bonoshree Tourist Lodge in Kaziranga, maintained by the Government of Assam
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Xorai welcome to Kaziranga on NH 37
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Greater one-horned rhinoceros, mother and calf
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Comments
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All those who have thought Indian one-horned rhinoceros only existed in Jurassic-era, then a trip to Kaziranga is a must for them. One of the most sought after wildlife holiday destinations in India, Kaziranga National park’s 430 square kilometer area sprinkled with elephant-grass meadows, swampy lagoons, and dense forests is home to more than 2200 Indian one-horned rhinoceros, approximately 2/3rd of their total world population. Formed in 1908 on the recommendation of Mary Curzon, the park is located in the edge of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots – Golaghat and Nagaon district. In the year 1985, the park was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is said when Mary Curzon, the wife of the Viceroy of India – Lord Curzon of Kedleston, visited the park to see Indian one-horned rhinoceros; she wasn’t able to found even one. Then she persuaded her husband to take urgent measures to protect the dwindling species which he did by initiating planning for their protection. After a series of meetings and documentations, the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest was created with an area of 232 km2 (90 sq mi) in 1905.
3 days ago -
It is one of the best National parks in the country. Located in beautiful state of Assam this is the must visit tourist destination when travelling to North East. We went there in the month of Feb which is very apt time to visit this national park. It makes you fall more in love with the nature. There is an elephant safari early in the morning which one should definitely go for. There is an option for morning or afternoon Jeep safari. If you go for elephant safari then afternoon jeep safari would be best. This place offers you mesmerising flora and fauna.
2 months ago -
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We were here in the month of April when the weather was just right. It was neither too hot not too cold. We were fortunate enough to see quite a lot of wildlife during our trip there. It's better to book both the morning and the afternoon trips of you are an avid wildlife lover. There are chances that you will miss out quote a bit of its just one safari that you plan to take. The place is very scenic and pretty well left on its own for nature to take care of.
3 months ago -
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Amazing place with various views of animals. Everything is so peaceful and quite. The environment and greenery soothes one's heart and mind. Going early morning is the best time to see many animals. I had an amazing time spent there. Must go and visit it once.
a week ago -
A hidden gem on earth. This place have a huge numbers of rhinos. Beauty of nature and the creatures of nature is hidden here. Best time to visit here is jan feb. You will see here diffrent kinds of animals here and the real beauty of the God. Jungle safari is the good here reather then jimcorbet. The people's of this place are very helpful and kind and the local market of kaziranga is too good. Must visit here in a life.
4 weeks ago