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Assam
Altitude : 55 metres.
Temperature (deg C) : Summer- Max. 35, Min. 22; Winter- Max. 26, Min. 10.
Rainfall : 180 cms (from May to Sept.)
Best Season : October to May.
The largest of the states in the northeast of India is Assam whose capital, Guwahati, has an inspired location on the banks of the River Brahmaputra. Amidst Assam’s verdant lushness are two important game sanctuaries, Manas and Kaziranga, both best known for their population of one horned Indian rhinoceros, a species that faced extinction. Much of the rest of the state is devoted to tea plantation which yield the strong Assam leaf popular all over the world.
Guwahati
The ancient city of Pragjyotishpur or the light of east is the site of modern Guwahati, the Gateway to North Eastern India.
Infrastructure
Air : Indian Airlines connect Guwahati with Calcutta, Delhi, Bagdogra, Imphal Agartala, Dibrugarh and Dimapur.
Fare : Calcutta - Guwahati Rs.1157/- (Y), Rs.1433/- (C), Rs.1594/- (J).
Rail : Guwahati is connected by rail with New Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Cochin, Silchar, Tinsukia and Dibrugarh.
Fare : Calcutta - Guwahati Rs.905/-(AC-2A), Rs.688/-(I), Rs.235/-(II).
Road : Guwahati is connected by good motorable roads with Shillong 103 kms, Kaziranga National Park 217 kms, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 176 kms, Dimapur 280 kms, Itanagar 420 kms, Imphal 487 kms, Agartala 599 kms, Aizawal 538 kms, Gangtok 624 kms, Darjeeling 587 kms, Calcutta 1182 kms and Kohima 342 kms.
Bus : Guwahati is connected by regular bus services with Shillong, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur, Siliguri, Sibsagar, Dimapur, Kohima, Imphal, Aizawal, Itanagar, Barpetta Road and Cooch Bihar.
Places to see
Janardhan Temple, Navagrah Temple, Umananda Temple, Bhubaneshwari Devi Temple.
Museums
Assam Zoo and Botanical Gardens : 0700 to 1600 hrs (Sep to March)
Anthropological Museum : 1000 to 1600 hrs. Closed on University Holidays
Assam Forest Museum : 1000 to 1600 hrs (Mon to Fri), 1000 to 1300 hrs (Sat)
Cottage Industries Museum.
Museum of Animal Husbandry and Vaterinary Science
Assam State Museum : 1000 to 1630 hrs (Tue to Sat), 0800 to 1200 hrs (Sun)
Dept. of Historical & Antiquarium Research : 1000 to 1600 hrs. Sun Closed.
Haplong (Hill Station) 355 kms; Jatinga (Famous for bird mystry near Haplong) 364 kms; Hajo 32 kms; Kamakhya Temple 10 kms; Basistha Ashram 12 kms; Sualkuch 32 km; Chandubi Lake 64 km; Orang 150 km; Darrang 100 km; Bhairakunda 137 km; Batadrawa 134 kms; Barpeta 137 kms; Tezpur 181 kms; Bhalukpung 250 kms;
Dibrugarh; Digboi; Jorhat; Majuli.
Informations
1) Government Of India Tourist Office, B.K.Kakati Road, Ulubari, Guwahati 781 007. Tel: 54-7407.
2) Directorate Of Tourism, Government of Assam, Station Road, Guwahati 781 007. Tel: 52-7102.
3) Assam Government Tourist Office, 8 Russel Street, Calcutta 700 016. Tel: 29-8331.
Kaziranga National Park
Area of the Park : 430 sq. kms.
Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max.35, Min.18.3; Winter- Max.24, Min.7.2.
Rainfall : Heavy in Summer (2300 mms).
Best Season : November to March.
Closed Season : Mid-April to Mid-October.
Languages spoken : Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English.
Situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra river, Kaziranga National Park is famous for the stronghold of the armoured one-horned Indian
Rhinocerous. The Sanctuary provides unique setting for a sight of its best known wild life including birds.
Infrastructure
Air : Nearest airport Jorhat (96 kms) is connected by Indian Airlines flights with Calcutta which in turn is connected with other cities in India.
Fare: Calcutta - Jorhat (Thursday & Sunday) Rs.1956 (Y).
Rail: Nearest railway station Furkating (75 kms from
Kaziranga) on the metre guage line is directly connected to Guwahati which in turn is connected with the other major cities in India.
Fare (approx): Calcutta - Furkating (via Guwahati) Rs.1175 (AC-2A), Rs.925 (I), Rs.300 (II).
Road: Kaziranga (Kohora) to Guwahati 217 km, Jorhat 96 km, Furkating 75 kms.
Bus : The Assam Road Transport Corporation runs regular buses from Guwahati,
Jorhat, Furkating which stop at Kohora 5 kms outside the Park and where the accommodation is located. Long distance night coaches run by private operators from Guwahati and Jorhat also stop here on request. The Tourist Department, Kaziranga Forest Lodge, has a reservation quota of 10 seats on the Kaziranga Express from Golaghat to Guwahati.
Local Transport: Taxis available.
Inside the Park
Charges inside the Park
1. Elephant Charges (per seat) Rs.75 (adult), Rs.50 (child).
2. Vehicle Charges Jeep/Car Mini Bus Bus Toll Fee (per vehicle) Rs.75 Rs.100 Rs.125 View Fee (per person) Rs.10 Rs.10 Rs.10
3. Camera Charges Amateur Professional Still without Telelence Rs.15 -- Still with Telelence Rs.40 Rs.150 Movie (8 mms) Rs.75 -- Movie (10 mms) Rs.200 Rs.750 Video Camera Rs.400 Rs.1500 Movie Camera (35 mms) -- Rs.1500
NOTE: Toll Fee, View Fee, Elephant Charge & Camera Fees are payable at Range Forest Office, Kohora, Kaziranga National Park.
Note
It is essential for visitors to take a Forest Department guide with them if they are going by car or jeep, so that he can both direct the vehicle and also sight wildlife for the visitors.
Time to visit
On Elephant Back: 0500 to 0600 hrs, 0630 to 0730 hrs and 1530 to 1630 hrs.
By Road : 0800 to 1100 hrs and 1400 to 1630 hrs.
Route
Kaziranga Range: Kohora, Daflang, Foliamare.
Western Range : Baguri, Monabeel, Bimoli, Kanchanjuri.
Eastern Range : Agoratoli, Sohola, Rangamatia.
Observation Towers
These are located at Sohola, Mihimukh, Kathpara, Foliamare and
Harmoti.
Informations
1) Government of India Tourist Office, B.K. Kakati Road, Ulubari, Guwahati- 781 007. Tel: 54-7407.
2) Director of Tourism, Government of Assam, Ulubari, Guwahati- 781 007. Tel: 52-7102.
3) Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary, P.O.Kaziranga- 785 109, Assam. Tel: 23 (Kaziranga exchange).
4) Assam Government Tourist Office, 8 Russel Street,
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