Exploring The Wilderness Wonders Of Kaziranga National Park

As wildlife lovers, we’ve visited many sanctuaries in India, each with its own charm. But there was this feeling that Kaziranga would be something special, and it turned out to be an adventure like none we’ve had before. Kaziranga National park is the most popular tourist attraction in Assam.

We stayed at Wild Grass, a charming property that offered simple yet lovely and comfortable rooms. Mr Achintya, a warm and knowledgeable individual, shared his passion for Kaziranga, making our stay memorable with engaging conversations. The hospitality at Wild Grass was outstanding. The staff, filled with love and warmth, made our experience truly special. From the fabulous food to the cozy atmosphere, it was a delightful retreat.

We highly recommend choosing Wild Grass over conventional resorts and hotels. It just added a unique touch to our Kaziranga Adventure.

While many tourists are eager for thrilling tiger sightings in parks, our focus was crystal clear – the sighting of magnificent Rhinos. Kaziranga is all about Rhinos, even though tigers are present and tourists have spotted tigers but it is also the incredible wild beauty of this forest that makes this place worth a visit.

Kaziranga gives you an option to choose between jeep and elephant safaris. We decided on a jeep safari as we had concerns about the well-being of the elephants. Both options are great, but the jeep safari felt like the right choice for us.

At Kaziranga, there are three gates from which you can explore this wildlife wonderland. The Western Range, the Eastern Range and the Central Range. Talking to locals, they suggested the Western and the Central range as great sightings for the Rhinos. So we kicked off our trip by heading to the Western Range which was a short 20 minutes drive from Wild Grass.

Entering the park, we were mesmerised by its natural beauty and were greeted by the sight of a couple of Rhinos. The most fascinating part was, these majestic creatures decided to follow our jeep, providing an up-close encounter with these interesting beasts.

As we continued our drive through the park, rhinos were everywhere! – some swimming, some sunbathing, others lazing around or munching on grass. There are almost 2600 rhinos in Kaziranga. Our guide shared an interesting fact – these creatures are non stop eaters. We saw so many rhinos busy eating, and we learned that they munch on grass all through the night, then take a nap during the day before getting back to munching!

During our safari, we came across a delightful sight – a family of elephants, including a baby just two days old hiding behind its mother. We also encountered a couple of bisons, adding to the interesting mix of herbivores coexisting. The wetlands of Kaziranga were teeming with deer, spotted deer, antelopes creating a truly magnificent spectacle of diverse wildlife all together.

Driving on we took a break at a tower strategically placed with a view of the mighty Brahmaputra river. From this vantage point, we marveled at the diverse wildlife, including magnificent birds and an array of animals. We were fortunate to spot the majestic Osprey, Pied Kingfisher, Swamp Francolin, Indian Spot-bill Duck, Common Teal to mention a few. Each encounter deepened our appreciation for the diverse and captivating bird life that thrives in Kaziranga. The sky, adorned with its vibrant colours, added an extra layer of beauty to already enchanting surroundings.

Driving further, we found an interesting area with really tall elephant grass. It was so high that we couldn’t be sure if there were tigers or even elephants hiding in there. Apparently, the trimming of grass happens in the month of February which is also aligned with the annual rhino census. It not only aids accurate counting of the rhinos but also enhances tiger sightings. So end of February is an excellent time for tiger enthusiasts.

Our visit to Kaziranga in November was a fab experience. It is a unique forest in India, different from other tiger reserves. It’s not just about tigers; the one-horned rhino steaIs the spotlight. It is like a trove of treasure for nature lovers and would love to go back and discover more of its natural beauty.

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