One-horned rhinoceros
Globally significant rhino population on the floodplain.
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Kaziranga National Park
Assam, India
UNESCO World Heritage rhino sanctuary on the Brahmaputra floodplain.
Quick Facts
- State
- Assam
- Region
- Northeast India · East India
- Type
- wildlife, national park, eco destination, wetland
Overview
Kaziranga National Park protects floodplain grasslands and wetlands along the Brahmaputra — home to the world's largest population of great one-horned rhinoceros.
Why Explore
Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where rhino, tiger, elephant, and buffalo coexist in a managed safari landscape.
Highlights
Licensed jeep safaris
Zone-based safaris with strict vehicle quotas.
UNESCO World Heritage
Internationally recognized wetland and grassland ecosystem.
Nature
Brahmaputra floodplain grasslands, marshes, and riverine forest create a wetland ecosystem of global conservation importance.
Wildlife
Documented species include great one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo, and Gangetic river dolphin in adjacent river corridors.
Conservation
Anti-poaching patrols, controlled jeep safaris with vehicle quotas, and community buffer-zone programmes support habitat protection.
Wildlife Species
Linked species documented on EcoXplore.
One-horned rhinoceros
The great one-horned rhinoceros inhabits floodplain grasslands and wetlands of the Brahmaputra basin…
Bengal tiger
India's apex predator ranges across forest and grassland reserves. Documented at Kaziranga and other…
Asian elephant
Asian elephants traverse forest corridors and grasslands across South and Southeast Asia. In India, …
Gangetic river dolphin
Blind river dolphin endemic to the Ganges–Brahmaputra river system. Documented near Kaziranga's rive…
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UNESCOProtected area
Kaziranga National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site on the Brahmaputra floodplain hosting two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceros population. Anti-poaching patrols and c…
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Best Season
November–April is the typical safari season before monsoon flooding.
Responsible Visiting
Use licensed safari operators only; maintain distance from wildlife and follow park rules.
Sustainable Travel
Safari fees fund anti-poaching patrols; choose community-run lodges in buffer zones.
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