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Kaziranga National Park Reopens for Tourists, Jeep Safaris Begin
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:45
Kaziranga National Park Reopens for Tourists, Jeep Safaris Begin
- •Kaziranga National Park officially reopened for the 2026-27 tourist season after its annual monsoon closure, with Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presiding over the ceremony.
- •Jeep safaris commenced immediately, while elephant safaris are anticipated to resume within 20 days, pending necessary preparations.
- •The park will offer two daily safari slots: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, providing ample opportunities for visitors to explore its biodiversity.
- •Officials expressed optimism for increased tourist arrivals this season, aiming to boost economic opportunities for local communities through tourism-related activities.
- •Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a critical habitat for the greater one-horned rhinoceros, housing 2,613 of Assam's 2,895 rhinos, and is also home to 104 tigers.
Key Questions Answered
Kaziranga National Park officially reopened for the 2026-27 tourist season on Saturday, following its annual monsoon closure.
While jeep safaris commenced immediately on opening day, elephant safaris are expected to resume within the next 20 days pending the completion of necessary preparations.
Out of the 2,895 rhinos recorded across Assam, 2,613 are found within Kaziranga National Park, making it a globally recognized conservation landscape.
