'' Located in the Himalayan foothill bhabararea in the western Assam, Manas was originally a game reserve since 1928 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1974, a World Heritage Site in 1985, a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. Then declared as a National Park in 1990.
The park is contiguous with the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bangal and in 2003, it was declared part of Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve which serves as the international corrdior for elephant migration between Indian and Bhutan. Spread over an area of 500 sq. kms., the park has extensive grasslands and is famous for its unique scenic beauty. The park harbours more than 20 endangered species.
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The name of this park has come from the River Manas which was named after the serpent goddess Manasa. This river is the main tributary of Brahmaputra River that passes through the center of the national park.
Attractions in Manas National Park
Manas National Park has a total of 50 reptiles, 55 mammals and amphibians. The national park is home to the Pygmy Hog Sus salvanius, Assam Roofed turtle Kachuga sylhetensis, Golden Langur Presbytis geei, Hispid Hare Caprolagus hispidus and the only pure strain of Asiatic Wild Buffalo Bubalus arnee. Manas National Park houses a number of Royal Bengal Tigers.
Best Time to Visit Manas National Park
The best time of the year to visit is November to April.
How to Reach there
Air: Guwahati airport is 176 km. away.
Rail: Barpeta Road (40 km.) is the closest railhead to Guwahati.
Road: Manas is accessible from Guwahati (176 km.), Kaziranga (403 km.), Darjeeling (466 km.), Shillong (287 km.) and Siliguri (386 km.).