- Where
- Durgapur village, near Kohora, Kaziranga
- Distance
- About 2 km from the Kohora safari gate
- Timings
- Roughly 8 am to 5 pm; cultural shows in the afternoon or evening
- Entry fee
- Small entry fee per person; camera extra
- Permit
- None
- Best time
- Year round; many orchids bloom in spring
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
The orchid park near Kohora is a community-run garden showing hundreds of orchid species from Northeast India, along with sections on cacti, medicinal plants, local rice varieties and fish. In the afternoon a cultural programme presents Bihu and other Assamese folk dances.
When to go
It fits neatly between a morning and an afternoon safari, or on a monsoon day when the park is closed. Spring (March to May) is the peak orchid season.
How to reach
The park is at Durgapur, about 2 km from the Kohora gate of Kaziranga National Park. Most resorts in Kohora are a short drive away.
Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park: questions travellers ask
What is there to see at the Kaziranga Orchid Park?
Hundreds of orchid species, a cactus house, rice and fish displays, and Assamese folk dance shows.
Is the orchid park open in the monsoon?
Yes, it stays open when the national park closes, which makes it a good monsoon-season visit.
How far is it from the Kohora gate?
About 2 km.
How long should I spend there?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, more if you stay for the cultural show.
Sources
Timings and fees change. Check on the day, or ask us when you book.
