- Where
- Kohora, on NH-715, Kaziranga
- Distance
- About 200 km from Guwahati; about 95 km from Jorhat airport
- Timings
- Jeep safaris roughly 7:30–10 am and 1:30–3:30 pm; elephant safaris at dawn. Slots vary by season
- Entry fee
- Jeep hire roughly ₹4,000–5,500 per vehicle for Indians plus park entry and camera fees; foreigners pay more. Check the official booking site
- Permit
- Safari tickets only
- Best time
- November–April; the park closes for the monsoon, roughly May to September
- Time needed
- About 2–2.5 hours per safari
Kaziranga is divided into ranges, each with its own gate and safari route. The Central Range at Kohora is the busiest, with a mix of tall elephant grass, short grassland and beels (wetlands) where rhinos, wild water buffalo, swamp deer and elephants are often seen close to the track.
Safaris
Jeep safaris run in a morning and an afternoon slot; elephant-back rides, where offered, run at dawn. Most first-time visitors do one Central Range safari and one in the Western Range at Bagori. Book early in December, January and the March–April holidays.
How to reach
Kohora is on the highway between Guwahati and Jorhat, about 200 km (4–5 hours) from Guwahati and about 95 km from Jorhat airport. Most resorts are within a few kilometres of the gate.
Kaziranga Central Range (Kohora): questions travellers ask
Which Kaziranga range is best for first-timers?
The Central Range at Kohora, for its mix of habitats and good sighting chances, often paired with the Western Range at Bagori.
What does a Kaziranga jeep safari cost?
Roughly ₹4,000–5,500 per jeep for Indian visitors, plus entry and camera fees. Rates change each season, so check the official booking site.
When is Kaziranga open?
Usually from October or November to April or May. It closes during the monsoon.
How long is a safari?
About 2 to 2.5 hours.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
