Manas National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Project Tiger reserve at the foothills of the Bhutan Himalayas in Assam. Home to the rare golden langur, pygmy hog, and hispid hare, all found almost nowhere else on Earth.
Area (km²)
500
Established
1990
District
Baska
Nearest City
Barpeta Road
Quick Facts
Manas is home to some of the world's rarest animals including the pygmy hog and hispid hare.
It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
The park shares a transboundary conservation area with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.
Manas was on UNESCO's danger list from 1992–2011 due to ethnic conflicts but has since recovered.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Nov – Apr
Park closed June–October due to heavy monsoon flooding.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Mathanguri
Zone Core
Deep forest entry on Bhutan border.
Bhuyanpara
Zone Buffer
Main entry gate.
Bansbari
Zone Core
Eastern range entry.
Panbari
Zone Buffer
Kokilabari
Zone Buffer
