Manas
UNESCO Wilderness at the Foot of the Himalayas
Manas
“UNESCO Wilderness at the Foot of the Himalayas”
Why Visit Manas?
Manas National Park is one of India's most spectacular wilderness destinations — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Project Tiger reserve that straddles the foothills of the Bhutan Himalayas. The park protects a remarkable concentration of rare and endangered species: tigers, Asian elephants, pygmy hogs, golden langurs, hispid hares, and wild water buffaloes roam through dense forests and tall riverine grasslands.
The Manas River, crystal-clear and swift-moving, divides the Indian park from the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan, creating a transboundary biodiversity hotspot unlike any other in South Asia. Unlike the more frequented Kaziranga, Manas offers a genuine sense of wilderness — vast, untamed, and deeply immersive.
Visitors can explore the park through jeep safaris, elephant rides, and guided nature walks in the Bansbari range, the main tourism zone. The park's relative remoteness and low footfall make every wildlife sighting feel truly earned — and unforgettable.
Travel Quick Facts
Best Time
November – April (park closed May – October)
Est. Budget
₹2500 - 4500 / day
Location
Assam, North East India
How to Reach
Nearest airport: Bongaigaon (~100 km) or Guwahati (~175 km via road). The park headquarters at Bansbari is accessible via road from Barpeta Road railway station (~40 km).
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Manas National Park
Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tiger reserve located near the Bhutan border. Its rich biodiversity — tigers, elephants, pygmy hogs, golden langurs — and pristine Himalayan foothill landscapes make it one of India's finest wildlife destinations.

Manas River
The Manas River flows crystal-clear through the park, forming the natural border with Bhutan. It supports river-based eco-tourism and creates stunning landscape backdrops for wildlife photography and guided nature walks.

Bansbari Range
Bansbari serves as the main tourism zone inside Manas National Park, offering the best-organized safari access, eco-tourism lodges, and wildlife encounter opportunities in the park.

Golden Langur Trail
Manas is one of the few places in India where you can spot the rare golden langur — an endangered primate endemic to the Assam-Bhutan border zone — in its natural forest habitat.
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