Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve reopens for tourists
Marking the beginning of the new tourism season, Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve was officially re-opened for visitors on Tuesday.
The national park was formally reopened by Assam Environment & Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary at the Western Range, Bagori in the presence of Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, Transport Minister Keshab Mahanta and MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa along with others graced the opening ceremony.
“Honoured to officially reopen the world-renowned Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve for the new tourism season today at a programme in the Western Range, Bagori. It is a proud moment to witness the incredible conservation efforts under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that have made Kaziranga one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations,” Patowary said in a post on X after the reopening ceremony.
“My esteemed cabinet colleagues, Atul Bora, Keshab Mahanta and MP of Kaziranga LS Constituency, Kamakhya Prasad Tasa also graced the occasion,” Patowary said.
“Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, continues to stand as a beacon of successful wildlife conservation, and I warmly invite tourists from around the globe to experience its awe-inspiring beauty and unmatched biodiversity,” he added.
The event commenced with a traditional puja, blessing the park and marking the start of the safari season. On this occasion, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. presented an animal rescue vehicle to support the park’s ongoing efforts in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Adding to the significance of the day, a book titled “A Practitioners Guide to Photographic Monitoring of Asian Elephants for Science and Conservation”, authored by Dr Varun Goswami, Dr Divya Vasudev and Parvathi K Prasad was launched, providing valuable insights into the park’s rich biodiversity and conservation journey.
A unique wildlife-themed ECO SHOP with over 50 products and souvenir items was also inaugurated at Bagori Range campus. The sale and proceeds from this unique and one of its kind Eco Shop will support the forest staff welfare society and the Eco development committee around Kaziranga.
Additionally, a medicinal plants sale counter was launched at Memorial Park, Kohora, under the Golaghat Social Forestry Division, contributing to a more inclusive identity for forest eco-tourism.
Wildlife enthusiasts and tourists can now look forward to witnessing the park’s iconic wildlife, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, and a variety of bird species. New activities such as hiking, trekking, and bird trails will enhance the visitor experience, allowing deeper engagement with the park’s natural wonders.
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