Orang National Park Park

Address: Orang National Park, Darrang, Assam, India

Website: http://www.orangwildlife.in/

Hours: Park access by permit only; safari timings set by park authorities

Admission: Entrance fees to park reserves may apply (contact Assam Forest Department)

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.

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.

• 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.