Manas National Park, Guwahati

Manas National Park is one of the most famous national parks in the state of Assam. It has been declared as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, a Project Tiger Reserve, Biosphere Reserve and an Elephant Reserve. It is located at the foothills of the Himalayas and extends up to Bhutan where it becomes the Royal Manas National Park.

The park is home to several kinds of endangered animals such as the Hispid Hare, Assam Roofed Turtle, Pygmy Hog and the Golden Langur. It also has a substantial population of the wild water buffalo. There are over 55 species of mammals, 380 species of birds, 50 kinds of reptiles and 3 kinds of amphibians found in the park.

Tourists can also indulge in jungle safaris, natural treks and trail. The national park falls under several districts, namely Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Darrang. The best time to visit the park is from October to March.