Manas National Park is closed in October
Manas National Park closes June–October for the monsoon. Best visited November–April when tiger, elephant, and golden langur sightings are highest and jungle tracks are accessible.
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UNESCO Tiger & Wildlife Reserve
A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Bhutan border — Project Tiger reserve, Biosphere Reserve, and Elephant Reserve all in one. Home to golden langur, pygmy hog, hispid hare, and Bengal tiger.
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What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Manas National Park, by time of day.
Morning
- Manas tiger & rhino jeep safari3h 30m · moderate
- Jeep safari through tall grass3h · moderate
- Golden langur birdwatching at Panbari2h · easy
Afternoon
- Manas River rafting (Bhutan border zone)2h · strenuous
About 10h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
Must-see highlights
Tiger safari (Project Tiger reserve)
One-horned rhino sightings
Golden langur (endemic) sightings
Mathanguri forest camp Bhutan border
River rafting on Manas River
Pygmy hog conservation centre
Hispid hare sighting (rare)
Panbari Reserve Forest birding
Bhuyanpara gateway market
Bansbari range jeep drive
Koklabari nature trail walk
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Barpeta Road 22 km · Guwahati (GAU) 175 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% cheaper than the base rate.
Best time to visit
November – April
How to get here
Guwahati → Manas
cab · 4h
₹4,500
approx.
Guwahati → Barpeta Road
train · 3h
₹250
approx.
Nearby attractions
Manas National Park questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Manas National Park?
The best months are January, February, November. November – April October scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Manas National Park?
Most people spend 2 days in Manas National Park. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 11 hours of activity.
How do you get to Manas National Park?
The nearest railway station is Barpeta Road (22 km) and the nearest airport is Guwahati (GAU) (175 km). The cheapest common route is Guwahati → Barpeta Road by train, about ₹250 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Manas National Park cost?
Stays start around ₹1,400 per night, with food about ₹450 per person per day and entry at ₹250.
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