Kaziranga – A Sanctuary That The Wildlife Call Home

Assam is the gateway to the Northeast of India and is a culturally rich state with art and music as its lifeline. There is a lot that Assam has to offer but what has made it world renowned is the Kaziranga National Park that is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kaziranga is known not only as the best wildlife parks in India but also as a home to large numbers of wild buffalo and is where two thirds of the worlds one horned Indian rhinoceroses can be found. There is also a large population of tigers here and one can also see swamp deer and wild elephants. This national park is spread over a region of 430 sq kms and the best way to get about in the park is with an elephant safari in Kaziranga. This is also the most sensible option as large tracts of the park are through swampy areas and are covered with tall elephant grass so an elephant safari is safe and convenient. Kaziranga is also renowned as it has shown a significant success in wildlife conservation when compared to other sanctuaries in India. 

 

The elephant safari in Kaziranga is also its USP and one needs to book in advance to avoid being disappointed. Kaziranga has 4 rivers crisscrossing it and this adds to the swampy nature of the terrain. The park is closed from mid April to September because the monsoons make it inaccessible and the best time to visit is during January to April. An elephant safari in Kaziranga is available early in the mornings and there is something in the slow sway of the ride that lulls you and helps you to appreciate the forest better. An elephant safari in Kaziranga gives visitors a glimpse of the jungle as it wakes to a new day. The elephants are trained and move slowly and silently through the trails and it is very often that one can view rhinos, buffalos and many species of birds on the ride. 

 

Staying at the tourist lodges nearby will ensure that you are there for your elephant ride in Kaziranga on time. The elephants do not go out in the afternoons as the temperature is high and the humidity is high as well. One can easily arrange for accommodation and an elephant ride in Kaziranga online while planning a holiday here. As custodians of this planet it is up to each of us to ensure that each of its creatures is allowed to flourish and live on for generations. In spite of the deterioration of the natural habitat of many animals, conservation in many forms helps to maintain their numbers and each of us can do our bit as well.