WILD TRAILS IN INDIA

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ABOVE: Manas Manas National Park, 176 kms by road from
National Park in Guwahati, is spectacularly located at the
Assam extends into the foothills of the Himalayas, bordering Bhutan.
Royal Manas National It is divided by the Manas river into the part
Park in Bhutan that is India and Royal Manas National Park
in Bhutan. Regular trains and buses ply from
Guwahati to Barpeta Road (136 kms), from
where the forest bungalow at Mathanguri is
approximately 40 kms. The park is known for
its spectacular scenery, and has a variety of
habitats that support diverse fauna, making it
one of the richest of all Indian wildlife areas.

At a glance
Location: Barpeta Entry fee: Rs 20 (Indians);
Nearest Railhead: Barpeta Road Rs 250 (Foreigners)
(20 kms) Camera/ video: Rs 50 (Indians);
Nearest Airport: Guwahati Rs 500 (Foreigners)
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(176 kms)
.................................................... Major fauna: One-horned
Best time to visit: Nov-April rhinoceros, golden langur, Asiatic
Timings: Sunrise-sunset buffalo
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Closed from: mid-May-Sept
Where to stay: Forest rest houses
Permit (for Foreigners):
within the park
Restricted Area Permit from the ....................................................
Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi

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