Things to Do
Elephant Safari: An Elephant Safari in Kaziranga National Park is an exciting experience that takes you to the wilds of Assam. Well-known as a reserve that covers wild animals such as wild elephants, and tigers among other bird species, this is own of the few places one can still find one-horned rhinoceroses in the world. Here, the lush green tall elephant grass and thick jungles that tend to soar up limit this area making it even more special. The elephant follows the known paths with the help of local guides for safety purposes.
Ideal Duration: 1-2 Hours.
Charges: INR 800 to 1500.
Jeep Safari: Kaziranga National Park Jeep Safaris offers an unparalleled experience. Having an open-air ride means coming close to nature followed by jeeps driving through the thick holy forests and rough parts of the sanctuary reminding us about its realness. This kind of safari helps one to trace various kinds of fauna in a larger territory, such as the well-known Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, elephants, tigers, Asiatic Water Buffaloes etc. A guide with a lot of information walks with the customers to tell them about all these things." A knowledgeable guide accompanies the guests to share interesting facts about the flora and fauna and to help spot and identify animals from a safe distance.
Ideal Duration: 3-4 Hours.
Charges: INR 3800 for Indians and INR 7100 for Foreigners.
Bird Watching: Kaziranga National Park is a haven for lovers of flying creatures with over 480 bird’ types. It is the best place for watching birds so far from November to April, the time when migratory birds can be seen at the place. Having binoculars and being guided by professionals, you will see many different types of birds including some that rarely come here like the Bengal Florican or Black-necked Stork among others
Ideal Duration: 1 Day.
Charges: INR 3800 for Indians and INR 7100 for Foreigners.
River Rafting on Brahmaputra: If you’re looking for a wild time, try whitewater rafting on any of the affiliate rivers of Brahmaputra near Kaziranga. These rapids offer sections of relative ease as well as some that are very difficult. Anyone—even if they’ve never done it before—can enjoy such excitement there while others can cruise through them without much difficulty regardless of how often they have done it before! Paddling or floating along this pristine landscape allows everyone to encounter the heart-stopping fury of nature herself.
Cycling Tours: Discover the natural beauty and rural life of Assam in an eco–friendly way with cycling tours around the periphery of Kaziranga National Park. There are trails in these areas that pass through local tea gardens, meander around riverbanks and go past small villages where interesting Assamese life unfolds before your eyes. It is possible to sightsee at leisure during such trips while revelling in the fresh air and seeing things that are beyond the reach of any motorized transport.
Though Kaziranga is visited by the tourists in a large number but hardly anyone goes there for shopping. It is not actually a shopping destination in true sense. There are some markets in Kaziranga which are open on Wednesday and Saturday. The Kaziranga Arts & Crafts Centre is the best place for authentic Lepcha, Bhutanese and Sikkimese embroidered work on purses and dresses.
The nearest city is Guwahati where one can stop and shop instead of shopping in Kaziranga. There are several shopping joints in Guwahati as it is a major city in Assam. Here one can find a large variety of traditional handicrafts. Cane and bamboo crafts are a traditional handicraft in Assam. There are many shopping joints in Guwahati. Hang out at Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar, Ulubari, Ganeshavri and GNB Road, where you would find numerous private shopping outlets along side the government emporia.
Activities
Visit the Picnic spot: Visit the Kakochang waterfall which is 13 km from Bokakhat in the Jorhat district of Assam and is famous as a beautiful picnic spot.
Visit Numaligarh: Visit the ruins of the ancient Numaligarh (in the Golaghat district of Assam). These ruins are of great archaeological importance.
Walking & Trekking: Trekking through the lush coffee and rubber plantations of the nearby Karbi Anglong.
Shopping: Buy some bamboo made items, as they are the most beautifully made exclusive items of this place.
Visit the tribes: Visit the Karbi villages, meet the Karbi people, see the typical local architecture and observe their way of living.
Sightseeing: Spot the endangered trio of the park, the one-horned Rhinos, Hoolock Gibbons and the Wild Buffalo.
Bird Watching: Kaziranga is known for several species of birds including the migratory one. There are more than 250 species of birds found in the park.
Elephant Safari: Enjoy elephant safari to roam around the western range of Kaziranga national park. The elephant grass over this part of the park is tall enough to hide an elephant.
Jeep safari: Take Jeep Safari to explore the central region of the park. Tigers are one of the attractions of this area.
Activities: Engage in various types of activities like fishing, rafting, bird watching and elephant rides at the Park.
What to do while in Kaziranga
1- One should wear clothes that cover the legs and arms fully as you may come in contact with wild plants and insects, leading to severe allergies. Another good option will be to wear layers of clothes in the jungle.
2- Be calm at all times in the jungle as this helps to relax the animals as well. Keep your excitement and enthusiasm under wraps.
3- Always stay with your jungle guide and the group.
4- Always carry the bare minimum things required. Avoid taking a lot of stuff in the jungle, some expeditions are exhausting and the extra equipments create a ruckus and also make you feel tired soon.
5- Carry some basic medicines, in case you are allergic to animal fur or dust.
6- Be prepared with a good camera and stock up on the extra film before embarking on the expedition. Also, consult the jungle guide before taking pictures or shooting videos.
7- One should carry insect and mosquito repellant creams, band-aids, water bottle, first aid kit, small torch, antiseptic creams, raincoats, personal hygiene products and the like
8- Maintaining absolute silence during elephant rides, during vehicle safari or wildlife watch towers is advised.
What not to do while in Kaziranga
1- One cannot predict how the animals will behave once you feed them and stop. Also, it changes the eating habits of the creatures of the jungle.
2- The jungle is home to several wild animals and it is best not to leave any litter behind, especially plastic.
3- Do is not ignorant or lax if you observe irresponsible behavior on part of the staff or visitors and report the authorities as soon as possible.
4- In an attempt to observe animals better, do not get too close. You will either scare them away or invite retaliation. Also, do not try to make friends with the wild animals in the jungle.
5- The jungle is not the place for hearty conversations and discussions. Keep conversation restricted to the safari/expedition and avoid talking in a loud tone.
6- Do not prance about collecting samples of stones, leaves and bird feathers in the jungle.
7- It is not wise to bring infants and small children in the jungle as they often find it hard to retain calm thereby scaring away the shy animals.
8- Do not create a ruckus while taking pictures and shooting videos. Keep the flash mode off and you will do everybody a favor.
9- Avoid using and leaving behind any combustible substances in the jungle.
10- Do not carry cellphones in the jungle or keep them switched off during the course of the safari.
11-Do not disturb or aggravate the animals by throwing stones and trying to grab their attention.
