Manas National Park

Manas National Park is an all in one type of Park. It is a National Park, an UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam.

The Manas National Park is located in the densely forested area of the East Himalayan foothills and is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park, located in Bhutan.  The National park area is apart of five districts of the state, namely, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri and Darrang. Assam Roofed Turtle, Hispid Hare, Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog and  Wild water buffalo are some of the endangered rare species of fauna found in Manas National Park.

The name of the National Park originates from the Serpent Goddess Manasa. The river Manasa, a major tributary of the river Brahmaputra, is the main river which runs through the Park. The national Park seems to have derived its name from the river. The river manas also serves as the border of India and Bhutan in the state.
The park is divided into three ranges. The western range is based at Panbari, the central at Bansbari near Barpeta Road and the eastern at Bhuiyapara near Pathsala. All the forest ranges are not easily connectable, you have to cross river and only a rough trail isavailable at some places.

The sanctuary has recorded 55 species of mammals, 380 species of birds, 50 of reptiles, and 3 species of amphibians.
The fauna of the sanctuary include Indian elephants, Indian rhinoceros, gaurs, Asian water buffaloes, barasingha, Indian tigers, Indian leopards, clouded leopards, Asian golden cats, dholes capped langurs, golden langurs, Assamese macaques, slow loris, hoolock gibbons, smooth-coated otters, sloth bears, barking deers, hog deers, black panthers, sambar deers and chitals.
Among the animals found here Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur and pygmy hog are some of the rare and endangered species which are not found anywhere else in the whole world.

Bengal florican are in many numbers and are believed to have the largest population than anywhereelse. Other major bird species found here at the National Park include, great hornbills, pelicans, jungle fowls, bulbuls, brahminy ducks, bee-eaters, magpie robins, Kalij pheasants, egrets, crested serpent-eagles, falcons, scarlet minivets and fishing eagles

How to reach Manas National Park?
Guwahati is the nearest airport and is placed at about 180 kms / 5 hrs drive approxfrom the National Park. Regular flights are operated by major airlines from almost all over the cities in India to Guwahati. From the airport you can get cabs and bus transport to the Park.
Other road distances to Manas are:
Siliguri to Musa, Manas  326 Km
Bagdogra to Musa, Manas  335 Km
Kaziranga to Musa, Manas  401 Km

By Rail
Guwahati is gateway to the North East India. All major cities of India are well connected to Guwahati including Rajdhani Express.
There are several trains stops at Barpeta Road Railway Station, which is 22 kms to Bansbari (Musa Jungle Retreat, Manas) by road.

Accommodation Fac‎ilities in Manas National Park
Luxury Accmmodation ( total 20 rooms )       
Musa Jungle Retreat - King Sized Bed    
Bansbari Villas - 2 Villas - King Sized Bed    
Grazing Rhino - 8 Nos Independent Cottages    
Striped Panthera - 10 Cottages Twin Bedded    
     
Deluxe Accommodation
Birina ( total  6 rooms )
Double bedded Cottage     1 room
Double Bedded Room     1 room
Triple bedded Room     1 room
Four bedded Cottage     1 room
Four bedded Tents     2 rooms
           
Standard Accommodation
Florican ( total 7 rooms )
Two bedded rooms     6 rooms
Triple bedded Tents     1 room
       
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