Orang National Park , Assam India

Also known as Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, is a wildlife reserve located in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam, India. It covers an area of 78.81 square kilometers and was established in 1985 as a sanctuary before being declared a national park in 1999.

The park is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of species of flora and fauna. Some of the animals that can be found in the park include Indian rhinoceros, elephants, tigers, leopards, hoolock gibbons, and various species of deer and primates. Additionally, the park is also an important birdwatching site, with over 200 species of birds being recorded there.

Often people do not know what is Orang National Park is famous for? It has rich flora and fauna, including the great Indian rhinoceros, pygmy hog, Asian elephant, wild water buffalo and Bengal tiger. It is the only rhinoceros stronghold on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. Greater one-horned rhinoceros at golden hour in Orang Tiger Reserve, Assam, India.

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In recent times the park is suffering from heavy human encroachment and poaching, so the government has taken many steps to protect the park.

Orang National Park is famous for

 

A trip to Orang can be special in many ways, making it an ideal destination for wildlife enthusiasts, where you can see wildlife up close. This national park displays an ideal form of biodiversity. Bird lovers can also come here, where many species of local as well as migratory birds can be seen. Tourist places around here can also be visited. From here you can also go for an exciting excursion to Manas National Park. Apart from this, you can enjoy the tour of Gandhi Smriti Park, Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Pathrughat Shaheed Minar, Kamakhya Temple, Behta Bill, Pukhuria Bill, Jaipal Pukhuri etc.

 Best Time To Visit Orang National Park

The best time to visit Orang National Park is from November to April. During this time the natural beauty here is worth seeing, and you can also visit the nearby tourist places comfortably. The park is accessible by road from Guwahati, which is the nearest major city, and also has a small railway station. Through which it is easy to reach here.

Orang National Park Resort

There are many accommodation options in Orang National Park, one of them being the Orang National Park resort run by the Forest Department. It is a government-run resort that provides comfortable stay options to the visitors. The resort is located inside the park itself and is surrounded by lush green forests and panoramic views of the surroundings.

The accommodation options available at the resort include Guest Room, Sleeping and Rest Room. All rooms have basic amenities like bedding, blankets and fans. The resort also houses a dining hall where food is served to the guests.

Visitors can enjoy various activities like nature walks, bird watching and jeep safaris to explore the park. Additionally, the resort also arranges elephant rides for the visitors to have a closer look at the wildlife of the park.

Significantly, the resort is run by the Forest Department, and is subject to the availability and regulation of the Forest Department. It is best to contact them and check availability before planning a trip. Apart from this, you also get good options for camping, resorts are also available here where you can enjoy good facilities. For this you can easily get information online also.

Here, complete security has also been arranged by the Forest Department, so that there can be no lapse in security for the passengers coming here.

How To Reach Orang National Park

By Air:

 The nearest airport is Tezpur which is located at a distance of 62  km from the Rajiv Gandhi National or Orang National Park . From the airport there are buses and cabs which connects to the national park.

By Train:

 There are buses which runs to and fro from the city and connects the Orang National Park to the other towns. It is one of the easiest and convenient option for the travelers.

By Road: 

From the Orang national park, the Saloni railhead is the nearest which is located at a distance of 57  km. Taxis are available from the railway station to reach the national park. The distance from Guwahati to Orang National Park is 109 km and takes about a 2.12 -hour drive to reach.