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The best overall window for visits is November to April, with November–February offering cooler weather, clearer visibility and peak migratory bird activity. (Image: AFP)
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:22
Kaziranga National Park Reopens For The 2026-27 Tourism Season
  • •Kaziranga National Park officially reopened for tourists on October 3, 2026, following its customary monsoon closure.
  • •The park is renowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to two-thirds of the world's population of greater one-horned rhinoceroses.
  • •Visitors can currently enjoy jeep safaris across four main ranges, with elephant safaris expected to resume soon.
  • •The park features the famous Big Five wildlife species including rhinos, Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, wild water buffalo, and eastern swamp deer.
  • •Tourists can plan their trips using detailed timings, transportation guides, and observation towers located throughout the park.

Key Questions Answered

Kaziranga National Park officially reopened for tourists for the 2026-27 tourism season on October 3, 2026, following its temporary closure during the monsoon season.

For the 2026-27 season, jeep safaris operate in two daily slots: a morning shift from 7:30 am to 10:00 am, and an afternoon shift from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

During the previous tourism season, Kaziranga National Park recorded a total of 4,68,147 visitors, which included over 30,000 foreign tourists.