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Manas National Park
Assam 69m⚡ Easy
Best Time
November to April (Park open Nov-Apr)
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★★
Solo Friendly
Family
Permit
Required
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Manas National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Project Tiger Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve located in Assam at the foothills of the Bhutan Himalayas along the Manas River. Famed for rare endemic species like the Golden Langur, Pygmy Hog, Assam Roofed Turtle, wild water buffaloes, tigers, and rhinos, Manas is pure wilderness.
💡Why Visit?
Visit Manas to spot rare Golden Langurs in wild canopy trees, take open jeep and river boat safaris along the Manas River, and stay at eco-jungle lodges near Bansbari.
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3 Days
Quick Facts
RegionAssam
CountryIndia
Altitude69m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹350/day
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Activities
Jungle Jeep Safari in Bansbari & Bhuyanpara Range
Time
3.5 hours
Cost
₹1.2k–₹2.8k
Effort
Easy
Manas River Boat Safari & Golden Langur Spotting
Time
2 hours
Cost
₹1k–₹2k
Effort
Easy
Bodo Tribal Village Cultural Dance Performance
Time
1.5 hours
Cost
₹300–₹500
Effort
Easy
🌡️ Weather & Best Time
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Jul · Monsoon Rain
Temperate/Subtropical climate with annual temperatures between 19°C and 29°C.
Temperature range (°C)
Jul
🌧️Monsoon Rain
🌡️
Temperature26° – 31°C
💧
Rainfall821mm
💡Okay
💡Heavy rain — carry gear
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
When to Visit
💸Best Value
NovApr
Crowds Low Prices Budget
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
🔥Peak Season
NovDecJanFebMar
Crowds Moderate Prices Mid
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
🌙Off Season
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Crowds Closed / Monsoon Prices N/A
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
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How to Reach
Nearest Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Guwahati (GAU)
140 km · 3.5 hours
Nearest Railway Station
Barpeta Road Railway Station (BPRD)
22 km · 40 mins
Nearest Bus Stand
Barpeta Road Bus Stand
20 km · 40 mins
Accessible via smooth highway NH27 from Guwahati (140 km) to Barpeta Road, then via Bansbari road.
Local Transport
Cab / Taxi
₹2,200 – ₹3,800/day
Auto Rickshaw
Permit required. Safari entry permits issued at Forest Range Office Bansbari.
Where to Stay
🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
- Assam Tourism Forest Lodge Bansbari
- Bodo Community Homestays
🏨 Premium
₹3,400/night
- Musa Jungle Retreat Manas
- Florican Cottage Manas
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
- Smiling Tusker Elephant Camp
- Manas Hill Resort
⛺ Camping available · ₹1,200/night
Local Cuisine
⭐ Traditional Bodo Pork Curry with Ricelocal
⭐ Assamese Masor Tenga (Sour Fish Curry)local
⭐ Pitika & Fresh Bamboo Shoot Saladlocal
Travel Tips
- Book Bansbari range Jeep safaris early morning for Golden Langur sightings.
- Mathanguri offers spectacular river views.
Things to carry
BinocularsTelephoto camera lensEarth-toned clothingInsect repellent
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