Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Kaziranga Reopens for 2026–27 Season as Safaris Resume
Kaziranga National Park in Assam has reopened after closing for the monsoon season.
The new visitor season is for 2026–27.
People can now take jeep safaris in the park at set times in the morning and afternoon.
Elephant safaris are not ready yet, but officials expect them to return in 10 to 20 days.
Assam officials hope more tourists will come than last season.
They plan to improve facilities and connect the park with nearby places so visitors stay longer.
These plans could create more ways for local people to take part in tourism.
Officials also say it is important to protect the park’s wildlife and natural balance.
Kaziranga National Park reopened to tourists on October 3, 2026, after its annual monsoon closure.
Jeep safaris have resumed, with morning and afternoon slots listed as 7:30–10 a.m. and 1:30–3 p.m.
Elephant safaris remain suspended while preparations are completed and are expected to resume within 10 to 20 days.
Assam officials hope visitor numbers will exceed last season’s, citing encouraging booking trends and plans to improve facilities.
Proposed tourism circuits aim to encourage two-to-four-day stays and expand local economic participation while protecting the park’s ecology.
- Who
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, Minister Atul Bora, MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa, and Forest Department officials.
- What
- The park reopened for the 2026–27 tourism season; jeep safaris resumed, while elephant safaris are expected to return after preparations.
- When
- October 3, 2026; the reopening was held on Saturday.
- Where
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam; the reopening ceremony took place at the Central Kohora Range.
- Why
- The annual monsoon closure ended, allowing tourism to resume; officials also intend to improve visitor facilities and tourism opportunities while protecting the park.
- Season
- 2026–27
- Reopening date
- October 3, 2026
- Reopening venue
- Central Kohora Range
- Jeep safari slots
- Morning: 7:30 a.m.–10 a.m.; afternoon: 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.
- Elephant safaris
- Temporarily suspended; expected to resume within 10 to 20 days, depending on preparations
- Planned tourism circuits
- Intended to encourage visitors to stay in the region for two to four days
- Nearby attraction
- Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, reported to have more than 500 orchid species
