The reserve forest of 1928 Manas had been declared as a
tiger project in 1973. Of the present 18 Indian Tiger Projects,
Manas is the ninth one. The area is 391-sq-km and the area
of the tiger project being 540-sq-km. Manas and its armlet
Benki and Hakua draw a front line between India and Bhutan,
on the west is Sankosh, and on the east Dhansiri River.
Fauna
The core area of Manas Park is 360-km. Hispid Hare, Pigmy
Hog and Golden Langur are some of the rare species of animals
to be found in the park apart from Tigers, Elephants, Rhinoceros,
Wild Buffalo, Wild Boar, Sambhar, Swamp Deer, and Hog Deer,
which are easily spotted at this park. Come winter and Manas
is full of Migratory birds like the Riverchats, Forktails,
Cormorants and Ducks like the Ruddy Shell-Duck. There are
regular woodland birds like the Indian Hornbill and Pied
Hornbill also found over here.
Butterflies and reptiles are also found aplenty in Manas.
In the river water, you can enjoy boating and fishing as
well. Coloured pebbles of the Manas River are an added attraction
not to be missed.
Other Attractions
Barpeta
Barpeta has various attractions including the famous Vaishnava
monastery. Acharya Madhabdev's statue is installed within
the monastery and its Kirtan Hall is a notable touring spot.
How to Get There
Air:
Manas Park is 176-kms from Guwahati. The nearest airport
is Borjhar, which is situated, 5-km out of town, and can
be reached by rickshaw, auto rickshaw or airline buses.
Rail:
The nearest railhead is situated at Barpeta road.
Road:
Buses regularly ply from Guwahati to Barpeta Road in 4½
hrs.
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