Kaziranga trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
UNESCO-listed park famous for one-horned rhinos, elephants and grassland safaris. The best time to visit Kaziranga is November to April, and May to September is best avoided (park closed for monsoon). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹1,050 to ₹8,450 per person per day.
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Kaziranga at a glance
- State
- Assam
- Best months
- November to April
- Best avoided
- May to September (park closed for monsoon)
- Suggested stay
- 2 days
- Nearest airport
- JRH, about 95 km
- Nearest railway station
- Guwahati (GHY)
- Good for
- nature, adventure
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹1,050 budget, ₹3,150 mid-range, ₹8,450 comfort
How much does a trip to Kaziranga cost?
About ₹1,050 (budget), ₹3,150 (mid-range) or ₹8,450 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Kaziranga.
What to eat in Kaziranga
- Assamese thali
- Duck curry
- Pitha
Top things to do in Kaziranga
- Jeep safari: Two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos. about 2.5 hours. entry about ₹1,000
- Elephant safari: Grassland at dawn. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹1,500
- Tea estate visit: Assam tea gardens. about 2 hours. free entry
- Orchid and Biodiversity Park: 500 orchid species. about 2 hours. entry about ₹100
- Hatimura Temple: A temple on the Brahmaputra. about 1 hour. free entry
How to get to Kaziranga
To reach Kaziranga, the nearest airport is JRH, about 95 km away, and the nearest major railway station is Guwahati (GHY), about 220 km away. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 220 km, 5.5 hours).
Frequently asked questions about Kaziranga
When is the best time to visit Kaziranga?
The best months for Kaziranga are November to April. May to September: park closed for monsoon. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Kaziranga cost?
On the ground in Kaziranga a budget trip costs about ₹1,050 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹3,150 and a comfortable one about ₹8,450, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Kaziranga. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Kaziranga?
Plan at least 2 days in Kaziranga. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Kaziranga?
Try Assamese thali, Duck curry, Pitha.
How do you get to Kaziranga?
To reach Kaziranga, the nearest airport is JRH, about 95 km away, and the nearest major railway station is Guwahati (GHY), about 220 km away. Most people fly to a nearby hub and continue by road (about 220 km, 5.5 hours).
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- Guwahati, Assam
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