Orang National Park

Park Riverine wildlife reserve with rhinos and elephants

In Assam, Orang National Park protects riverine grasslands and wetlands; wildlife safaris by jeep or boat commonly seek one-horned rhinos, deer and waterbirds along seasonal channels.

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Orang National Park is a protected area on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, established to conserve riverine and floodplain ecosystems and associated wildlife. The park conserves a mosaic of grasslands, wetlands and patches of riparian forest characteristic of the Brahmaputra valley.

It is recognised regionally for populations of large mammals that use riverine habitats and seasonally flooded grasslands; the protected zone supports a range of birds, mammals and reptiles typical of the Assam floodplain. Visitors come for wildlife viewing and birdwatching along park tracks and river channels.

The protected area was created from existing wildlife reserves to conserve the local floodplain landscapes and their species; management focuses on habitat protection and regulated visitor access. It is one among several protected areas in Assam that conserve Brahmaputra valley biodiversity.

Orang National Park sits on the north bank of the Brahmaputra in central Assam, reachable by road from nearby towns and by overland routes from larger cities such as Guwahati.

  • Habitat and wildlife: The park protects riverine and floodplain habitats along the Brahmaputra's northern bank and is noted locally for populations of large mammals adapted to wetland and grassland habitats.
Orang National Park
Orang National Park, Darrang, Assam, India
26.6277, 92.4950
Park access by permit only; safari timings set by park authorities
Entrance fees to park reserves may apply (contact Assam Forest Department)

How to Get to Orang National Park #

Nearest rail access is at Tezpur or Rangapara; road transfer from Tezpur is common. Visitors typically arrange permits and guided safaris through the Assam Forest Department or authorized local tour operators.

Tips for Visiting Orang National Park #

  • Best chance to see rhinos and tigers is with early-morning safaris-book through authorized forest department guides.
  • Combine a visit with Kaziranga to expand wildlife viewing opportunities-Orang is less crowded and offers different riverine habitats.

Best Time to Visit Orang National Park #

The dry months from November to April are best for safaris; monsoon months bring heavy rain and limited access.

Dry season (best for wildlife)
November-April · 12-30°C
Grasslands and river islands exposed-higher visibility of wildlife.
Monsoon
June-September · 22-30°C
Heavy rains flood lowlands; many trails closed and access difficult.

Weather & Climate near Orang National Park #

Climate

Orang 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. Abundant rainfall (1837 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (316 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

316 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (398 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

398 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (303 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

303 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

264 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° 28°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

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