Manas National Park Reopens for Ecotourism Season

Assam's Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve will reopen to tourists from Friday after the monsoon closure. The park will welcome visitors six days a week during the 2024-25 season, excluding Wednesdays for conservation. The reopening coincides with World Tourism Day, offering activities like wildlife safaris and bird-watching.

Assam's renowned Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is set to welcome tourists again from Friday, following its monsoon closure as mandated by the government.

The park will operate six days a week during the 2024-25 ecotourism season, with closures on Wednesdays to facilitate conservation efforts, according to Chief Conservator of Forests and Manas Field Director C. Ramesh.

Initially slated to reopen on October 1, the date has been advanced to September 27 to align with World Tourism Day. Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Barua and Bodoland Territorial Region chief Pramod Boro will mark the occasion at the UNESCO World Heritage site.

The park has been inaccessible since June 20 due to the monsoon season. During the reopening, visitors can expect thrilling experiences including wildlife safaris, bird-watching, and exploring the diverse flora and fauna. Manas National Park is home to iconic species like the royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, and greater one-horned rhinoceros, among others.

(With inputs from agencies.)