Manas National Park
National Park Biosphere reserve in Assam protecting tigers and rhinoceros
Manas National Park, a UNESCO site in Assam, protects tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, elephant herds and grassland ecosystems. Visitors join wildlife safaris, birdwatching trips and river excursions while staying in nearby eco-lodges.
Manas National Park is a protected area in the foothills of the eastern Himalaya in northern Assam, India, along the Assam-Bhutan border. It is internationally recognised for its biodiversity and for populations of endangered large mammals.
The park supports species such as Bengal tiger, Indian rhinoceros, Asian elephant and wild water buffalo, and includes grassland, riverine forest and tropical moist broadleaf habitats. It has been managed as a wildlife reserve and tiger-protection area under India’s conservation programmes.
Over the 20th and 21st centuries the park has been subject to conservation and restoration efforts to address poaching and habitat pressures while maintaining its value as a transboundary ecological zone with adjacent protected areas in Bhutan.
Manas lies in northern Assam, rising from alluvial plains into foothill terrain; access is typically via local roads from nearby towns and the park is seasonally affected by monsoon rains.
- Wildlife significance: The park is notable for its populations of endangered species such as the Bengal tiger, Indian one-horned rhinoceros and wild water buffalo, and is managed as a Project Tiger reserve.
Tips for Visiting Manas National Park #
- Plan your visit in the dry season (roughly November-April) when trails and jeep tracks are open and wildlife sightings - elephants, gaur and birds - are most likely.
- Arrange permits and safaris through the Assam Forest Department or an established lodge in advance; park access is regulated and a local naturalist/forest guide is required for core-area drives.
- Start game drives at first light - early morning safaris give the best chance to see shy mammals and birds before temperatures rise and habitats become noisy.
Best Time to Visit Manas National Park #
The dry season (November-April) is the best time for wildlife viewing and reliable access.
Weather & Climate near Manas National Park #
Manas National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3152 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (226 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (476 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (732 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (678 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (431 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (330 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and mostly sunny skies.
