An extremely beautiful park, situated on the foothills of the Great Himalayas, Manas National Park draws large number of tourists and wildlife lovers as well, from all over the world. Manas National Park spreads over an area of 519.77 sq. kms, out of which 321 sq. kms forms the main core area. Actually, the park extends to the neighbouring country of Bhutan, where it is known as the Royal Manas National Park.

Once a hunting ground for royals, known as North Kamrup, the national park was made a reserve forest in 1928. In the year 1973, Manas National Park was declared a Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger and it became a National Park in 1980. Further, due to its beauty as well as significance to the environment, Manas National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1985.

The topography of the park consist of small meadows, densely forested foothills with many rivulets, streams and natural drains. Due to its unique topography, Manas National Park provides natural habitat to a variety of floral and faunal species. With its natural beauty and rare wealth of wildlife, Manas National Park offers one of the most enthralling lifetime experiences. In fact, when you visit this park, you feel a true outing into the lap of mother nature.

Location : India- Bhutan border, Assam.
Area : 321 sq kms.
Major Attractions : One-horned Rhino, Red Panda, Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog, Golden Langur etc.
Best Time to Visit : November to February.
Timings : 5.30 am to 6.30 pm.
Entry Fee : Indians Rs. 20, Foreigners Rs. 250.
Camera Fee : Still Camera – Rs 50 for Indians, Rs 500 for foreigners, Video Camera – Rs 100 for Indians, Rs 500 for foreigners.
Vehicle Entry : Rs.300.
Safaris : Jeep Safari – Timings : 5.30 am to 10 am, 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
Elephant Safari – Timings : 5.30 am to 10 am, 3 pm to 5.30 pm.
Fees : Indians Rs 120, Foreigners Rs 750.