Kaziranga National Park — location and key facts
Kaziranga National Park is spread across four districts along the southern bank of the Brahmaputra river. The park hosts the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros and over 90 percent of the global Asiatic wild buffalo population. The habitat is a unique combination of wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, and highlands formed by the annual flooding of the Brahmaputra.
When is Kaziranga National Park open
• Open: November 1 to April 30 — all four ranges operational. Western Range (Bagori) opens from September 26 onward for jeep safari in a limited area
Wildlife in Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga hosts the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, with over 2,600 individuals. Kaziranga also holds over 90 percent of the global wild Asiatic Wild Buffalo population.
Tigers, swamp deer, and birds in Kaziranga National Park
Bengal Tiger — present in the reserve though significantly less visible than the large herbivores. Kaziranga is also an officially declared Tiger Reserve, and conservation surveys have recognized it as having one of the highest tiger densities of any protected area in India, despite its overwhelming public association with rhinos. Swamp Deer (Barasingha) has a significant population in the grasslands. Bird diversity is exceptional — 553 species recorded, including Pallas's Fish Eagle, hornbills, and cranes.
Safari ranges in Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga is organized into four safari ranges, each with its own entry point and distinct landscape. No private vehicles are permitted inside the park — all visitors must hire authorized jeep safari vehicles from the Jeep Safari Associations at Kohora and Bagori. Every jeep safari vehicle is provided an armed escort.
Central Range — Kohora
The primary range. Located at Kohora on NH-37. Classic Kaziranga landscape of open grasslands, wetlands, and woodland. Highest concentration of rhino and wild buffalo. Elephant safari available at Mihimukh within this range. Most accessible range for travelers staying at Kohora.
Western Range — Bagori
Located at Bagori, west of Kohora on NH-37. Similar grassland and wetland terrain to the Central Range. Good rhino and wild buffalo sightings. This range opens from September 26 onward in limited areas — earlier than the other ranges.
Burapahar Range — Ghorakati
Located south of the main park area in the Burapahar hills. Hilly terrain with semi-evergreen forest — different landscape character from the grassland ranges. Known for Hoolock Gibbon and Bengal Florican sightings.
Eastern Range — Agaratoli
Located at Agaratoli, east of Kohora. Open grassland and wetland terrain. Known for migratory birds and large herbivore sightings. This is also the range where the boat safari operates, at the confluence of the Dhansiri and Brahmaputra rivers.
Safari types and permits at Kaziranga National Park
Safari timings at Kaziranga National Park
Jeep safari vehicles are permitted inside the park from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM (or dusk). The park opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM or sunset.
Trip 1 (Morning)
7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Trip 2 (Afternoon)
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Elephant Safari
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Types of safari at Kaziranga National Park
• Jeep Safari: Authorized Maruti Gypsy vehicles hired on the spot from Jeep Safari Associations at Kohora and Bagori.
• Elephant Safari: Available at Mihimukh (Central Range) and Bagori (Western Range). Tickets are obtained previous evening from Kohora Range. If suffering from back pain, spinal injuries, stiff joints, or physical disability — elephant safari should be avoided.
No private vehicles are permitted inside the park under any circumstances.
How to book a Kaziranga National Park safari permit
Safari permits are booked through the official Kaziranga booking portal. Jeep Safari Associations at Kohora and Bagori manage vehicle hiring separately from the permit system and is done offline.
• Official Booking Portal: kazirangasafari.in/booking/user/index
• Elephant Safari tickets cannot be booked online — they must be collected in person the previous evening from Kohora Range on payment of the fee.
Kaziranga National Park safari entry fees
The same fee structure applies across all four ranges. All fees are per trip per person.
Per person fees
₹650 per person
₹2,000 — Elephant safari
₹50 — Welfare Society fee
Per vehicle fees
₹2,200 — Jeep hiring fee
₹300 — Toll for road
₹1,000 — Toll for river cruise
₹100 — Welfare Society fee
Camera fees (per unit)
₹200 — Still Camera
₹1,000 — Movie/Video Camera
₹3,000 — Still Camera (Professional)
₹30,000 — Movie/Video Camera (Professional)
All fees and charges listed on this page are applicable to foreign nationals only.
Safari rules at Kaziranga National Park
Safari conduct rules at Kaziranga are enforced by the armed escort and driver assigned to every vehicle and apply to all visitors regardless of nationality.
• Wear earth-toned, neutral colors — khaki and olive green are preferable inside the park.
• Keep silent when near wildlife. No shouting, whistling, or audio systems.
• Do not go on foot inside the park except on permitted trails. Stay in the vehicle on safari.
• Firearms, weapons, matchboxes, crackers, fire, fishing, and cooking inside the park are prohibited.
• Do not tease, feed, or disturb animals. Do not attract or approach wildlife.
• Do not collect or disturb any plant material inside the park.
Photography rules at Kaziranga National Park
Still and video cameras are permitted on payment of the applicable fees. Professional filming requires advance permission from the Field Director.
How to reach Kaziranga National Park
Kohora is the primary access town for Kaziranga National Park — the Central Range entry is located here. Whether arriving or departing, use the station codes and transport info below.
Kaziranga National Park Access Town — Kohora
Rail Station: Furkating Junction (FKG) — approx. 75 km from Kohora
Airport: Guwahati Airport (GAU) — approx. 230 km from Kohora
Bus Terminal: Guwahati Bus Stand
Travel to Furkating (FKG) by train and hire a taxi to Kohora. If flying, Guwahati Airport (GAU) has the widest connectivity — travel onward to Kohora by taxi or bus. Buses from Guwahati Bus Stand run to Kohora.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kaziranga National Park
Yes. A boat safari operates at the Eastern Range (Agaratoli), at the confluence of the Dhansiri and Brahmaputra rivers, lasting roughly 1 hour.
Safari permits are booked through the official portal at kazirangasafari.in/booking/user/index. Elephant safari tickets cannot be booked online — they must be collected in person the previous evening from Kohora Range. Jeep vehicles themselves are hired separately and offline from the Jeep Safari Associations at Kohora and Bagori.
Bagori opens earlier than the other three ranges — from September 26 onward, for jeep safari in a limited area. The full park, including all four ranges, opens for the main season on November 1 and runs through April 30.
Yes. Kaziranga is an officially declared Tiger Reserve and has been recognized for one of the highest tiger densities of any protected area in India, despite the park's overwhelming public association with rhinos. Tigers are present but significantly less visible than the large herbivores due to the dense grassland terrain.
Elephant safari tickets cannot be booked online. They must be collected in person the previous evening from Kohora Range, on payment of the requisite fee. The safari runs in the morning only, from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM, at either Mihimukh (Central Range) or Bagori (Western Range).
The base entry fee is ₹650 per person, the same across all four ranges. Additional charges apply separately: ₹2,200 jeep hiring fee per vehicle, ₹300 road toll, ₹100 Welfare Society fee per vehicle, and ₹50 Welfare Society fee per person. Camera fees range from ₹200 for a still camera to ₹30,000 for professional video equipment.
Kohora is the primary access town. The nearest railway station is Furkating Junction (FKG), approx. 75 km away. The nearest airport with the widest connectivity is Guwahati Airport (GAU), approx. 230 km from Kohora. Buses from Guwahati Bus Stand also run directly to Kohora.
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