Home of Manas — tigers, rivers and Bhutan views
A large part of the UNESCO World Heritage Manas National Park lies in Baksa. Jeep safaris, the turquoise Manas river and the blue Bhutan hills make it one of Assam’s top wildlife trips.
4 sights and experiences.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and tiger reserve on the Bhutan border. Look for tigers, rhinos, wild buffalo, elephants, golden langurs and hundreds of bird species.
Inside Manas on the bank of the Manas river right at the Bhutan border — the park’s classic viewpoint.
Safaris start from Bansbari (central range, near Barpeta Road) and Bhuyanpara (eastern range). Book jeeps and stays in advance in peak season.
Pebble rivers, sal forest and the Bhutan hills on the skyline — Bogamati, Bhutan Chowki, Daragaon and Bhangtar are Baksa’s favourite outing spots.
The park is usually open from October to May and closed in the monsoon. November to March is most comfortable.
By airLGBI Airport, Guwahati — about 170 km to the Bansbari entry of Manas.
By trainBarpeta Road (about 20 km from Bansbari) for the central range; Pathsala for the eastern range.
By roadMushalpur (district HQ) is about 95 km from Guwahati via Nalbari. Manas (Bansbari) is about 170 km via NH 27 and Barpeta Road.
