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6 Places to Visit in Kaziranga (2026): Tourist Spots, Timings & Entry Fees

Kaziranga National Park is home to most of the world's greater one-horned rhinos, along with wild elephants, water buffalo and swamp deer. Visits are by jeep or elephant safari in separate ranges: Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori) and Eastern (Agaratoli). Outside the park are the orchid and biodiversity park at Kohora and, a couple of hours east, the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary.

Assam and Kaziranga tour packages →Best time & how to reach

  1. 1.Kaziranga National Park

    Golaghat and Nagaon districts, central Assam

    One-horned rhino grazing in the grasslands of Kaziranga National Park

    Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to most of the world's one-horned rhinos. The four safari ranges, when the park is open, timings, safari costs, how to reach and how many days to plan.

    Timings
    Jeep safari entry 7:30–10 am and 1:30–3 pm (2026-27 season)
    Entry fee
    Jeep safari roughly ₹3,600–5,500 per jeep for up to six, including park entry
    Distance
    About 200 km from Guwahati (4–5 hours); about 100 km from Jorhat airport
    Time needed
    2 nights
    Best time
    November–April (park open roughly October–May)

    Kaziranga National Park: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  2. 2.Kaziranga Central Range (Kohora)

    Kohora, Kaziranga National Park

    Safari in the grasslands of Kaziranga's Central Range at Kohora

    The Central Range at Kohora is Kaziranga's most visited safari zone, with open grasslands, wetlands and the best chance of rhinos, elephants and wild buffalo on a first visit. Jeep and elephant safari timings, cost and booking.

    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
    Distance
    About 200 km from Guwahati; about 95 km from Jorhat airport
    Time needed
    About 2–2.5 hours per safari
    Best time
    November–April; the park closes for the monsoon, roughly May to September

    Kaziranga Central Range (Kohora): full guide, how to reach and tips →

  3. 3.Kaziranga Western Range (Bagori)

    Bagori, Kaziranga National Park

    One-horned rhinoceros walking through grassland in Kaziranga

    The Western Range at Bagori has some of Kaziranga's densest rhino populations in short, open grassland, making it the best zone for close rhino sightings. Safari timings, cost and how it compares with Kohora.

    Timings
    Jeep safaris roughly 7:30–10 am and 1:30–3:30 pm; slots vary by season
    Entry fee
    Jeep hire roughly ₹4,000–5,500 per vehicle for Indians plus entry and camera fees; check the official booking site
    Distance
    About 180 km from Guwahati
    Time needed
    About 2 hours per safari
    Best time
    November–April

    Kaziranga Western Range (Bagori): full guide, how to reach and tips →

  4. 4.Kaziranga Eastern Range (Agaratoli)

    Agaratoli, Kaziranga National Park

    Asian elephants in the wetlands of Kaziranga National Park

    The Eastern Range at Agaratoli is Kaziranga's quietest zone, with large wetlands, elephant herds and the park's best birding, including pelicans and storks in winter. Safari timings, cost and who it suits.

    Timings
    Jeep safaris in morning and afternoon slots; the afternoon slot here often runs later than other ranges
    Entry fee
    Jeep hire often a little higher than Kohora or Bagori, roughly ₹4,500–5,500 for Indians plus entry fees; check the official booking site
    Distance
    About 220 km from Guwahati; about 75 km from Jorhat
    Time needed
    About 2.5 hours per safari
    Best time
    November–March for birds

    Kaziranga Eastern Range (Agaratoli): full guide, how to reach and tips →

  5. 5.Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park

    Durgapur, Kohora, Kaziranga

    Dendrobium orchid in bloom at Kaziranga Orchid Park, Assam

    The Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park near Kohora has hundreds of orchid species, a cactus house, rice and fish displays and evening Assamese folk dance shows. A good half-day outside safari times.

    Timings
    Roughly 8 am to 5 pm; cultural shows in the afternoon or evening
    Entry fee
    Small entry fee per person; camera extra
    Distance
    About 2 km from the Kohora safari gate
    Time needed
    1.5–2 hours
    Best time
    Year round; many orchids bloom in spring

    Kaziranga Orchid and Biodiversity Park: full guide, how to reach and tips →

  6. 6.Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

    Near Mariani, Jorhat district

    Western hoolock gibbon in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Assam

    Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary near Jorhat protects India's only ape, the western hoolock gibbon, in a small patch of tall evergreen forest. Guided morning walks, entry and how to reach from Kaziranga or Jorhat.

    Timings
    Roughly 7 am to 4 pm; early morning is best for gibbons
    Entry fee
    Small entry fee for Indians, higher for foreigners, plus guide and camera charges
    Distance
    About 20 km from Jorhat; about 90–100 km from Kaziranga (Kohora)
    Time needed
    2–3 hours
    Best time
    October–April

    Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary: full guide, how to reach and tips →

Best time to visit Kaziranga

November to April, when the park is open; February to April is good for sightings as the grass is shorter. The park closes for the monsoon, roughly May to September, when the orchid park is still open.

Kaziranga weather month by month →

How to reach Kaziranga

Kohora, the main gateway, is about 200 km (4–5 hours) from Guwahati and about 95 km from Jorhat airport. Most resorts are along the highway near Kohora, with transfers to the other range gates.

See Kaziranga with a local team

Private trips with a driver, hotels and permits arranged, built around the places above.

Assam and Kaziranga tour packages →

Kaziranga: frequently asked questions

How many days are enough for Kaziranga?+

Two nights: enough for two or three safaris across the Central and Western ranges, plus the orchid park.

Which Kaziranga range is best?+

Central (Kohora) for variety, Western (Bagori) for rhinos and Eastern (Agaratoli) for birds and quiet drives.

When is Kaziranga closed?+

During the monsoon, roughly May to September, when parts of the park flood.

How do I book a Kaziranga safari?+

Jeep safaris can be booked through the official booking portal, at the range office or through your hotel or tour operator.

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