Manas National Park is the first national park in Bodoland, located in the Chirang and Baksa districts of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Manas was declared a national park in 1990 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Manas NP park holds the titles of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, a project Tiger Reserve (among the first nine tiger reserves to be notified in the country in 1973), an Elephant Reserve, and a Biosphere Reserve. It is famous for the Endangered Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, Indian Tiger, Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Elephants, Golden Langur, and Pygmy Hog,
Note: In the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) of Assam, there has been a new addition of National Park – Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park (3rd in Bodoland, and 8th in Assam), and the other two are Manas National Park (first), and Raimona National Park (second).
National Park Overview
| National Park Name | Manas National Park |
| Location | Chirang and Baksa districts, BTR, Assam, India |
| Established | 1990 |
| Park Area | 850 Sq. Kms |
Manas National Park in Assam Map
Manas Location
Manas National Park falls in the Chirang and Baksa districts of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
National Park Zones
The national park is divided into four ranges and they are:
- Western Range: Panbari
- Central Range: Bansbari
- Eastern Range: Bhuyanpara
- 1st Addition: Kuklung
Manas History
The area derives its name from the Manas River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River that flows through the park.
Initially proposed as a Reserved Forest in 1905, Manas officially gained Reserve Forest status in 1907. It was later designated as a Game Sanctuary in 1928, and by 1950 became a Wildlife Sanctuary, covering a total area of 360 km² (140 sq mi). I t was further declared a Project Tiger Reserve in 1973, with an area of 2837 sq.km.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1985. Eventually, it became a Biosphere Reserve in 1989 and was uplifted to Manas National Park in 1990 by including Kahitama Reserved Forests, Kokilabari Reserved Forests, and Panbari Reserved Forests. In 2003, it was declared as Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve under Project Elephant.
Manas Climate
The minimum temperature at Manas Tiger Reserve averages around 10 °C (59 °F), while the maximum temperature is around 37 °C (99 °F).
When is the Best Time to Visit Manas NP?
September to April
The Minister for Public Health Engineering, Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship, and Tourism Departments, Government of Assam, is pleased to announce the reopening of Manas National Park to tourists from the day of World Tourism Day September 28, 2024, inviting nature enthusiasts to experience its awesome beauty.
Activities in Manas
Here are some activities you can enjoy when you visit Manas National Park
- Jeep Safari
- Elephant Safari
- Jungle Walks
- River Rafting
- Birdwatching
Manas Wildlife
The Manas National Park has recorded around 55 species of Mammals, 450 species of birds, 50 reptiles, and 3 species of amphibians.
Animals Such As: Tigers, Elephants, Clouded Leopards, Red Panda, Golden Langur, the hispid hare, Pygmy Hog, and many more.
Birds Such As: Hornbills, Fishing Eagle, Falcons, Magpie Robins, and many more.
How To Reach Manas NP?
- By Air: The nearest airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Borjhar, Guwahati, Assam.
- By Rail: The nearest railway station Barpeta Road railway station, Borjhar, Barpeta Road, Assam.
- By Road: The nearest bus stop is Simlaguri Bus Stop, Barpeta Road, Assam.
Manas Accommodations
There are many accommodation options when visiting the Manas National Park. Here are few resorts you can check out:
- The Bansbari Lodge
- Musa Jungle Retreat
- Smiling Tusker Elephant Camp
- Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society
- Florican Jungle Cottage
- Birina Eco Camp
- Camp Buffallo Retreat
- Manas Motel Tourist Lodge
- Eagle Nest Eco Retreat
- The Sikhiri Cottage
Images
Note: All the images are taken from Manas National Park Website.
Important Links
| Manas National Park Website | https://manasnptr.in/ |
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FAQs
1. Which is the first National Park in Bodoland?
Manas National Park is the first National Park in Bodoland.
2. Why is Manas National Park famous for?
The Manas National Park is famous for the Endangered Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, Indian Tiger, Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo, Indian Elephants, Golden Langur, and Pygmy Hog,