Top places to visit in Kaziranga

• Kaziranga National Park (Central Range)

  national-park · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · entry ₹650

  The flagship Kohora range of UNESCO Kaziranga, home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos amid elephant grass and wetlands, explored by jeep and elephant safari.

• Bagori (Western Range)

  national-park · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · entry ₹650

  The Western range of Kaziranga, prime for dawn jeep safaris with excellent rhino, wild buffalo and birdlife sightings across open grassland and beels.

• Kaziranga Elephant Safari

  safari · 4.6 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A dawn elephant-back safari into the Central range's grasslands, the classic way to approach rhinos closely on misty mornings (limited daily slots).

• Agaratoli (Eastern Range)

  national-park · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · entry ₹650

  The Eastern range near the Brahmaputra, a birder's paradise of wetlands and migratory waterfowl, also good for rhinos, raptors and a quieter safari.

• Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park

  orchid-park · 4.4 rating · about 1.5 h · entry ₹500

  A landscaped park near Kohora showcasing hundreds of native orchids, bamboo and rice varieties, with cultural shows and local Assamese cuisine.

• Kaziranga Tea Estates

  tea-estate · 4.3 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The sprawling Assam tea gardens fringing the park, where visitors can walk the bushes, tour a factory and taste the region's strong malty tea.

• Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

  sanctuary · 4.4 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A protected evergreen forest near Jorhat that is the only home of India's hoolock gibbons, explored on guided walks among seven primate species.

• Brahmaputra Riverfront

  river · 4.3 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  The mighty Brahmaputra forming the park's northern edge, where boat rides and sunset viewpoints offer river dolphins, birds and vast island vistas.

• Kaziranga Watchtower (Mihimukh)

  watchtower · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An observation tower at the Central-range gate overlooking grasslands and beels, a fine spot to scan for rhinos and elephants at dawn or dusk.

• Panbari Reserve Forest

  reserve-forest · 4.2 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A semi-evergreen forest patch within Kaziranga famed for hoolock gibbons, capped langurs and birds, ideal for a guided nature walk away from the safaris.

• Burapahar Range

  national-park · 4.2 rating · about 2.5 h · entry ₹650

  The hilly westernmost range of Kaziranga, with forest trails, viewpoints and a quieter mix of grassland and woodland wildlife.

• Kaziranga Cultural Village

  cultural-village · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A showcase of local Karbi, Mising and Assamese tribal culture near Kohora, with traditional stilt houses, weaving, dance and Bihu performances.

Things to do

• Jeep Safari — Central Range Wildlife · 2.5 h · from INR 2,500 per person
• Elephant-Back Safari (Central Range) Wildlife · 1.3 h · from INR 1,500 per person
• Jeep Safari — Western Range (Bagori) Wildlife · 2.5 h · from INR 2,500 per person
• Kaziranga Birdwatching Walk Nature · 2 h · from INR 1,200 per person
• Karbi Anglong Village & Tea Walk Cultural · 2.5 h · from INR 1,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Kaziranga Jeep Safari & Village Tour 7 h · from INR 3,500
• Kaziranga Elephant + Jeep Combo Safari 6 h · from INR 4,500
• Kaziranga Birding & Tea Estate Day 8 h · from INR 2,500

Where to stay in Kaziranga

• Kohora about INR 3,000 per night

  Gateway to wildlife sanctuary with eco-lodges

Hotels

• Diphlu River Lodge 5-star · INR 15,000 to INR 28,000 per night
• Infinity Resort Kaziranga 5-star · INR 10,000 to INR 18,000 per night
• IORA The Retreat 5-star · INR 8,000 to INR 15,000 per night
• Wild Grass Lodge 4-star · INR 4,000 to INR 7,000 per night
• Bonhabi Resort 4-star · INR 4,000 to INR 8,000 per night
• Aranya Tourist Lodge (ATDC) 3-star · INR 3,000 to INR 5,500 per night

Where to eat

• Jupuri Ghar Assamese, North Indian · about INR 450 per person
• Maihang Restaurant Assamese, North Indian · about INR 350 per person
• Infinity Resort Restaurant Assamese, North Indian, Continental · about INR 1,200 per person
• IORA The Retreat Restaurant Assamese, North Indian, Continental · about INR 1,300 per person
• Kohora Highway Dhaba North Indian, Assamese · about INR 250 per person
• Bonhabi Resort Restaurant Assamese, North Indian, Chinese · about INR 600 per person
• Diphlu River Lodge Dining Assamese, North Indian, Continental · about INR 1,800 per person
• Kaziranga Tea & Snacks Cafe, Assamese, Street Food · about INR 120 per person

Getting to Kaziranga

Nearest airport: Kohima (DMU), about 97 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

Getting around

• Auto Rickshaw
• Offroad Vehicle
• Walking

More in India

• New Delhi
• Agra
• Jaipur
• Panaji
• Mumbai
• Varanasi

Frequently asked questions about Kaziranga

What are the top-rated places to visit in Kaziranga?

The highest-rated places in our Kaziranga guide are Kaziranga National Park (Central Range), Bagori (Western Range), Kaziranga Elephant Safari, Agaratoli (Eastern Range), Kaziranga Orchid & Biodiversity Park.

Where should I stay in Kaziranga?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Kaziranga: Kohora.

How do I get around Kaziranga?

Ways to get around Kaziranga covered in our guide: Auto-rickshaw, Off-road vehicle, Walking.