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The Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros, or the Indian Rhinoceros, offers a remarkable experience for wildlife enthusiasts exploring India’s unique natural landscapes. Found in Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Assam, which is renowned for its thriving population of Indian Rhinos. Here, you can embark on thrilling jeep safaris to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, often seen grazing in the lush grasslands and wetlands. The park is not only a haven for rhinos but also teems with other wildlife, including Tigers, Elephants, and a variety of bird species.
At A Glance
Nearest Airport
Guwahati or Jorhat
Best Time to Visit
November to April
Forests
Tropical forests, Grasslands & Wetlands
Activities
Wildlife, Culture
Minimum Recommended Stay
04 to 05 days
Head to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, also in Assam, where you can find a dense concentration of Indian Rhinos, providing an intimate and up-close viewing experience. In the northern state of West Bengal, Jaldapara National Park offers additional opportunities to see the One-Horned Rhino in a different yet equally captivating environment. Exploring the habitats of these remarkable animals provides insight into their conservation status and the ongoing efforts to protect their populations amidst habitat challenges and poaching threats. The Indian One-Horned Rhino tour offers an unforgettable glimpse into the rich biodiversity and dedicated efforts to safeguard them.
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Visit a village belonging to the Karbi-Anglong tribe, witnessing traditional sericulture, jhum farming, non-mechanized handloom and a beautiful sustainable eco-tourism model set up by them.
You may also trek through Ingam Kenkram while being narrated a beautiful story of the Karbi people and their connection to nature as part of their belief system.
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Different zones also give opportunities to sight unique wildlife including the often neglected zones on the periphery to see primates like the Gibbons, Golden Langur and Assamese Macaque.
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Kaziranga is a bird-lovers paradise and is home to hundreds of diverse species including the Greater Adjutant Stork and a lot of migratory species like Bar Headed Geese..
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Experience the unique Assamese culture by visiting the Orchid Park for a cultural performance, village visits, and sampling authentic cuisine.
Suggested Itineraries
The Serene Beauty of Assam
7 nights, 8 days
Walk through Assam’s lush tea estates
Spot one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga
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A Northeast Adventure
9 nights, 10 days
Safari in Kaziranga to see one-horned rhinos
Explore Cherrapunji’s root bridges and waterfalls
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Enchanting Sikkim
7 nights, 8 days
Drive to Gangtok with stunning Himalayan views
Visit Tsomgo Lake and Baba Mandir
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Nagaland
4 nights, 5 days
Walk Kohima’s historic World War II memorials
Explore local markets filled with Naga crafts
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Untouched Arunachal
10 nights, 11 days
Visit the majestic Tawang Monastery
Drive through the stunning Sela Pass
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Realm of the One-Horned Rhino
7 nights, 8 days
Safaris through Kaziranga National Park, home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinos.
Spot elephants, swamp deer, wild buffalo, and a remarkable density of cats.
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Where the Himalayas Meet the Plains
7 nights, 8 days
Discover Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Himalayan foothills.
Immerse in Bodo community culture with village walks and traditional crafts.
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Tigers & Golden Triangle
12 nights, 13 days
Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise
Go on safaris in Ranthambore
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Taj, Tigers & Temples
11 nights, 12 days
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
Go on thrilling safaris in Ranthambore
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A South Indian Odyssey
11 nights, 12 days
Explore Brihadeeswarar and Meenakshi temples
Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO-listed Shore Temple
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