Manas National Park is situated on the foothills of the Himalayas and a part of it extends to Bhutan. It was declared a sanctuary on October 01, 1928 and was designated a World Heritage site in December 1985. The sanctuary is home to a great variety of wildlife, including tiger, Golden Langur, Wild Buffalo, Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog, Capped Langur, Indian one-horned Rhinoceros, Elephant, Gaur, Hog Deer, etc.
The wood locks here moist and deciduous bestrewn with swamps. These wetlands are a requirement for the survival of the endangered hispid hare. The Vegetation ranges from Khairsissoo-bhabhar grass community to semi evergreens. There are intermediate stages of succession-deciduous forests, swampy reed lands and Sal forests. Among the common trees in the park are the simul, khoir, udal, sida, bohera and kanchan.
If wondering what to see at Manas National Park the list is extensive. It is a shelter for endangered and rare species of as many as 55 species of mammals in addition to 50 species of reptiles, with a surprising 380 species of birds also including 3 species of amphibians. The prime attraction of the park are tigers, elephants, rhinoceros and wild buffaloes. But that does not mean that the list ends here. You can also find leopards, pigmy hog, red pandas, swamp deer, capped langurs, hoolock gibbons, sambar, roofed turtle, Hispid Hare and golden langur. Bengal Florican is the most important endangered bird species here. Among other frequently seen birds are ungle Fowls, bulbuls, Brahminy Ducks, Gray hornbills.
The best of the safaris are available here. Either enjoy a Elephant Safari or a Boat Safari in the Manas River, both are equally exciting. These safaris are of 3 hours of duration. The best time to have an encounter with most animals mostly wild buffaloes is when they come to river banks. So keep your cameras ready to capture that escalating moment. The elephant Safari is for taking you to the interiors of the forest. Even a Jeep Safari can be enjoyed here as the roads here are well laid.
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