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Manas National Park Reopens for 2026-27 Season, Boosting Ecotourism and Conservation
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News18•02-10-2026, 17:15
Manas National Park Reopens for 2026-27 Season, Boosting Ecotourism and Conservation
- •Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has reopened for the 2026-27 ecotourism season after its annual monsoon closure, announced Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah.
- •The reopening signifies a new chapter for tourism, community participation, and conservation in one of Assam's most cherished natural landscapes.
- •The park is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants, rhinos, golden langurs, pygmy hogs, Bengal florican, and over 550 bird species.
- •The initiative aims to strengthen the bond between nature conservation and sustainable livelihoods for communities residing around the park, with locals, guides, and forest guards welcoming visitors.
- •The government is committed to ensuring tourism activities support both environmental protection and community development, emphasizing that responsible tourism contributes to safeguarding forests and wildlife for future generations.
Key Questions Answered
Manas National Park reopened on Friday for the 2026–27 ecotourism season following its annual monsoon closure, as announced by Assam Minister for Environment and Forest Jayanta Malla Baruah.
The park is home to tigers, elephants, rhinos, wild buffalos, golden langurs, pygmy hogs, Bengal florican, and over 550 bird species. Additionally, visitors can experience jeep safaris, elephant safaris, and river rafting.
Government initiatives aim to ensure that tourism activities support both environmental protection and community development. When local people benefit from conservation, they become stronger partners in safeguarding forests and protecting wildlife for future generations.
