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Kaziranga National Park reopens this morning, Saturday, October 3, 2026, with jeep safaris live in Central (Kohora) and Western (Bagori) ranges. “Shall be open for general tourists… for jeep safari from October 3, 2026, onwards,” the DFO’s notice states. Two entry windows operate today, while other ranges reopen in phases. Elephant safaris resume on November 1.
Permits are available through the Assam Sewa Setu official system; carry the original ID used during booking. Jeep capacity is six visitors plus driver and guide, with operators quoting per‑jeep rates that typically vary by range. Expect higher demand for first light slots in Bagori and Kohora as the season opens.
Kaziranga jeep safari permits, timings, stays
Today’s jeep entries run 7:30–10:00 am and 1:30–3:00 pm, with strict exit cut‑offs later. For last‑minute stays, government and ATDC lodges cluster around Kohora, alongside private resorts near Bagori, placing you minutes from gates and early queues. Booking near your chosen range saves commute time and improves slot certainty at opening.
Guwahati–Kaziranga drive on NH715
From Guwahati, plan a 4.5–5 hour daylight drive via NH27 and NH715 to Kohora, roughly 240–250 km depending on start point. Animal corridors demand slow, alert driving; seasonal curbs and sensor‑linked enforcement operate on the Kaziranga stretch. IMD’s Golaghat outlook for October 3 signals one or two showers, so pack rain gear.
Elephant safari in Kaziranga and Pobitora reopening
Elephant safaris restart on November 1, with limited dawn seats at Kohora and Bagori requiring separate permits. Travellers building a longer loop can pencil Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, scheduled to reopen on October 13, for concentrated rhino viewing closer to Guwahati. Early confirmations help avoid festival‑weekend bottlenecks across both sites.
Responsible tourism dos and don’ts in Kaziranga
Stay in your vehicle, follow your forest guide, keep voices low, and never feed wildlife. Avoid litter, plastic, and drones; maintain distance at sightings, and respect 40 kmph limits through corridors. These practices protect animals moving between the park and Karbi Anglong hills and keep safaris smooth for everyone.