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Assam’s iconic Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is set to reopen on September 27, marking the end of its annual monsoon closure.

 

The reopening has been advanced from the previously scheduled date of October 1 to coincide with World Tourism Day, officials said.

 

Chief Conservator of Forests and Manas Field Director, C. Ramesh, confirmed that the park will welcome tourists six days a week for the 2024-25 ecotourism season, barring Wednesdays, when it will remain closed to facilitate conservation activities.

 

"Manas will be open for tourists, subject to the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Assam Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1997," Ramesh said. The park has been closed to visitors since June 20 due to the monsoon season.

 

Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Barua and Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) chief Pramod Boro are expected to attend the reopening event, which will highlight the significance of the UNESCO World Heritage site in both conservation and tourism.

 

The Park, located in Assam, India, is a national park, Project Tiger reserve, and an elephant reserve, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. It shares its northern border with Bhutan’s Royal Manas National Park.

 

Renowned for its rare and endangered wildlife, the park is home to species like the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog. Manas is also celebrated for its population of wild water buffalo.

 

Famed for its rich biodiversity, the park is home to species such as the Royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, greater one-horned rhinoceros, clouded leopard, and golden langur, among others. It also boasts 450 species of birds.

 

 

Visitors can look forward to exploring the park's diverse flora and fauna through wildlife safaris, bird-watching, and guided treks.

 

"Manas offers a truly unforgettable experience for nature lovers," Ramesh said, urging tourists to respect conservation rules while enjoying the pristine wilderness.