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Kaziranga Reopens for 2026–27 Season With Jeep Safaris
Kaziranga National Park in Assam has reopened for visitors.
It closed during the monsoon because flooding made it unsafe for vehicles.
Visitors can now take jeep safaris in the morning or afternoon.
The park has four main safari ranges, each offering different landscapes and wildlife viewing.
Kaziranga is especially known for its one-horned rhinos.
It is also home to elephants, tigers, birds and other animals.
The article says November to April is a good time to visit.
Elephant safaris are expected to return soon.
Kaziranga National Park reopened to tourists on October 3, 2026, after its monsoon closure.
Jeep safaris run from 7:30–10:00 am and 1:30–3:00 pm.
The park has four tourism ranges: Kohora, Bagori, Agaratoli and Burapahar.
The article recommends November to April for visits, especially November–February for cooler weather and migratory birds.
Kaziranga recorded 468,147 visitors last season, including more than 30,000 foreign tourists.
- Who
- Kaziranga National Park and tourists visiting it.
- What
- The park reopened for the 2026–27 tourism season, with jeep safaris operating.
- Where
- Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India.
- When
- Reopened October 3, 2026; jeep safari slots are 7:30–10:00 am and 1:30–3:00 pm.
- Why
- The park reopened after its monsoon closure; flooding had made vehicle movement unsafe.
Key facts
- Reopening date
- October 3, 2026
- Tourism season
- 2026–27
- Morning jeep safari
- 7:30 am–10:00 am
- Afternoon jeep safari
- 1:30 pm–3:00 pm
- Tourism ranges
- Kohora, Bagori, Agaratoli and Burapahar
- Recommended visit window
- November–April; November–February is noted for cooler weather, clearer visibility and peak migratory bird activity.
- Previous season visitors
- 468,147, including more than 30,000 foreign tourists
- Park area
- Roughly 430 square kilometres of core area, with additional buffer zones
Sources
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