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Kaziranga: when it is open and how the safaris work

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is closed to visitors for part of the year. Planning around the opening months and the safari timings decides whether the trip works.

Updated 31 October 2026

One-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park, Assam
One-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park, Assam. Photo: Diganta Talukdar, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

When the park is open

The Assam government page for Kaziranga says the best time to visit is between November and April, and that the park typically closes from 1 May to 31 October. The Nagaon district page gives the best period as 15 November to early April.

Safari types and timings

  • Elephant safari: early morning only, 5:30 am to 7:30 am, usually about an hour. Tickets are bought the previous night at the Kohora Range office. Safari points are at Mihimukh (Central or Kohora Range) and Bagori (Western Range).
  • Jeep safari: vehicles can enter from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm or dusk. Each circuit takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours or longer. Only authorised jeeps are allowed, with an armed escort.

The four ranges

  • Kohora (Central Range), entered at Mihimukh.
  • Bagori (Western Range).
  • Agaratoli (Eastern Range).
  • Burapahar Range, entered at Ghorakhati.

Getting there

The park lies partly in Golaghat district and partly in Nagaon district, and the Kohora gateway is on NH-37. The Nagaon district page lists Tezpur (Salonibari) airport at about 80 km, Jorhat airport at about 97 km, and Guwahati airport at about 130 km from Nagaon. Fees for the park are set by the park authority and change, so confirm them at the Kohora office.

Sources

Road and permit rules change. We confirm the current position for your dates when you book.

Common questions

When is Kaziranga National Park open?

The Assam government page gives the best time as November to April, and says the park typically closes from 1 May to 31 October.

What time are the Kaziranga safaris?

Elephant safaris run from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, with tickets bought the night before at the Kohora Range office. Jeeps can enter from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm or dusk.

How many ranges does Kaziranga have?

Four open to tourists: Kohora (Central), Bagori (Western), Agaratoli (Eastern) and Burapahar.

Which airport is nearest to Kaziranga?

The Nagaon district page lists Tezpur airport at about 80 km and Jorhat airport at about 97 km. Guwahati airport is about 130 km from Nagaon.

Can I visit Kaziranga in the monsoon?

No. The park typically closes from 1 May to 31 October, so plan your trip between November and April.

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