The Jeep Safari in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will remain suspended from 19 May 2025 until further notice, in view of inclement weather and deteriorating road conditions, authorities have said.
A notification issued by the Divisional Forest Officer of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division confirmed the development.
“It is notified for general information and best interest of all concerned that Jeep Safari for the visitors in Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve will remain closed from 19th May, 2025, due to inclement weather and road conditions,” the notice stated.
The Assam Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) also shared the update on social media platform X on Sunday, stating: “In view of persistent bad weather and poor road conditions, Jeep Safari at Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve will remain closed from 19th May 2025 until further notice.”
The decision comes shortly after Kaziranga recorded a historic high in tourist footfall in the 2024-25 financial year. According to Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, a total of 4,06,564 tourists, including 17,693 foreign visitors, toured the park over the last year, generating Rs 10.90 crore in revenue.
“Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, nestled in the heart of Assam, continues to captivate travellers and wildlife enthusiasts. Tourism has experienced a significant upsurge this year, and the number of visitors has increased fourfold in the last ten years,” Ghosh said.
She added, “What has been remarkable is the increase in foreign tourists, which is now an impressive 4.5 per cent of the total tourists.”
Known for its sweeping grasslands, rich biodiversity and the iconic one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga remains a top destination for families and wildlife aficionados alike.
“In the past two years, Kaziranga National Park proudly welcomed His Excellency, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, marking a historic moment. Also, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first to visit Kaziranga on 9th March 2024. He is the first Prime Minister to do so since its elevation to a National Park in 1974. Very recently, Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, along with 60 Heads of Mission from various countries, visited the park as part of the Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative on Feb 24, 2025, emphasising its global significance,” Ghosh noted.
She further said that Kaziranga had now carved a place for itself in the global tourism circuit. “The New York Times recently ranked Assam and Kaziranga as one of the top must-see destinations,” she pointed out.
The Assam government, Ghosh said, had also prioritised eco-friendly tourism in Kaziranga. “It has announced the incentivisation of EV safari vehicles in the recent budget,” she said.
“Kaziranga roared globally, hosting the 12th International Tourism Mart from 26th to 29th Nov 2024. This significant event underscored the park’s role in promoting sustainable tourism and conservation efforts on an international platform. Moreover, Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve was an integral part of the Advantage Assam Summit, showcasing its strategic importance in fostering specialised skills for conservation and sustainable tourism under Advantage Assam 2.0,” she added.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve comprises three Divisions — Eastern Assam (Bokakhat), Bishwanath Wildlife Division (Biswanath Chariali), and Nagaon Wildlife Division (Nagaon).
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