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Manas National
Park is situated on the bank of the river mans at the foothills
of the Himalayas. The beautiful park earlier known as North
Kamrup wildlife sanctuary is spread over an area of 519.77 sq
km and was declared a sanctuary on December 01, 1928. It was
established as the core of the Manas Tiger Reserve from April
1973 and elevated to the position of a National Park status
on September 7, 1990. It is a well known World heritage site
with it's unique combination of scenic beauty and rare wealth
of wildlife.
Manas is one of the nine tiger reserve sanctuaries in India.
Other wildlife spices found in national park are Hispid Hare,
Pigmy Hog, Golden Langur, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo
etc. Other commonly seen animals are Elephant, Leopard, Clouded
Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Wild Boar, Samber, Swamp Deer, Hog
Deer etc.
Manas is 176 kms from Guwahati by road. The nearest airport
is Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati.
The nearest railhead is Barpeta Road Station which is 40 kms
away from Manas.
November to april is the best time to visit in park.
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