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The
only Tiger Project in Assam, Manas is one of India's most magnificent
National Parks. It is situated on the bank of the river Manas at
the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a well known World heritage
site with it's unique combination of scenic beauty and rare wealth
of wildlife.
Covering an area of 519.77 Sq. Kms, it has a core area of 360 Kms
and is situated in Barpeta District. Manas is one of the nine tiger
reserve sanctuaries in India. Tigers however are not the only wildlife
to be found here. Manas has its own peculiar faunal features, the
rarest species of which are Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog, Golden Langur,
Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo etc. Other commonly seen animals
are Elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Wild Boar,
Samber, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer etc.Hundreds of the winged species
migrate to the friendly climate of Manas during Winter. Among them
are Riverchats (White Capped Redstars), Forktails, Cormorants and
various types of ducks including the Ruddy Shelduck. The woodland
birds are no less charming and include the Indian Hornbill and the
Great Pied Hornbill.
Manas is 176 kms from Guwahati by road. The nearest airport is Lokapriya
Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport at Guwahati. The nearest
railhead is Barpeta Road Station which is 40 kms away from Manas.
Season to visit is from November to April.
The
only Tiger Project in Assam, Manas is one of India's most magnificent
National Parks. It is situated on the bank of the river Manas at
the foothills of the Himalayas. It is a well known World heritage
site with it's unique combination of scenic beauty and rare wealth
of wildlife. 
