When is Kaziranga National Park open?

Usually from October or November to April or May. It closes in the monsoon; the exact dates are announced each year by the forest department.

How far is Kaziranga from Guwahati?

About 200 km, a four-and-a-half to five-hour drive.

Which range in Kaziranga is best?

Central (Kohora) is the most popular and easiest to reach, Western (Bagori) is known for rhino sightings, and Eastern (Agaratoli) is best for birds.

Kaziranga National Park: season, safaris and how to get there

Assam17 October 20265 min read

Golden elephant grass and open wetland at sunrise in the Assam floodplain, with egrets rising off the water

The short answer

Kaziranga is usually open from October or November to April or May and closes for the monsoon. It is about 200 km from Guwahati, a four-and-a-half to five-hour drive. Book jeep safaris for early morning, and spend two nights to see more than one range.

Why go

Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to about two-thirds of the world's greater one-horned rhinos, along with wild elephants, water buffalo, swamp deer and a large tiger population. The grassland and wetland make sightings far more likely than in most forest parks.

When it is open

The park closes during the monsoon, when the Brahmaputra floods it. It usually reopens in stages from October or November and closes again by May. Check the forest department's announcement for exact dates each year.

Ranges and safaris

Jeep safaris run in the Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agaratoli) and Burapahar ranges. Central is the most popular, Western is known for rhinos, and Eastern for birds. Morning safaris have the best light and the most animals.

Getting there

Drive from Guwahati via Nagaon on NH 27 and NH 715. The Mahamrityunjay Temple near Nagaon makes a good stop on the way. Jorhat airport is about two hours from the eastern side.

Last updated 17 October 2026. Roads, permits and opening dates change; check official sources before you travel.