Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP) has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourist numbers since its reopening in October 2024, with a total of 164,636 visitors to the four ranges of the park, marking the highest inflow in the last two decades.
The park has generated a revenue of Rs 43,226,225 from entry fees, underscoring the growing appeal of the park and the success of recent tourism initiatives. KNP, which typically remains open from October to May, takes a break during the monsoon season.
In October 2024, the park recorded 30,058 visitors, a significant rise from 17,271 in the same month the previous year.
Visitor numbers continued to climb, with 53,367 tourists in November, up from 35,006 the previous year, and 81,211 in December, compared to 65,139 in 2023.
Koliabhomora boat tourism also contributed to the park's success, attracting 1,406 domestic and 819 foreign visitors, generating Rs 10,46,950 in revenue.
The introduction of new activities, including bird watching, trekking, and cycle tracks, played a pivotal role in drawing more tourists to the park, the official said.
Kaziranga, which spans 430 square kilometres (166 square miles), was granted official status by the central government on 11 February 1974. In 1985, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site due to its unique natural environment.
Kaziranga is recognised as the world’s major stronghold for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros, with over 2,000 of these animals currently residing in the park.
It also hosts a significant population of Asian elephants and holds the distinction of having the highest density of tigers globally, with one tiger per 5 square kilometres. The most recent census recorded approximately 135 tigers in the park.
Kaziranga National Park is home to the 'Big Five'—the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros, Indian Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger, Eastern Swamp Deer, and Wild Water Buffalo.
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