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Area
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Core : 520 sq. km.
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Buffer : 2317 sq. km.
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Total : 2837 sq. km.
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Longitude : 91051' to 92000' East
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Latitude : 26030' to 27000' North
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Altitude : 61m to 110m above M.S.L.
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Rainfall
: 333 cm
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Temperature
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Minimum : 15°C
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Maximum : 37°C
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Seasons
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Monsoon : June - September
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Winter : December - February
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Summer : March - May
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TOURISM
Manas for closed for tourism from 1989 to September 1995.
The Reserve had been open to visitors since 1995.
| Year |
Indian |
Foreigner |
| 1995 |
1424 Nos. |
33 Nos. |
| 1996 |
2626 Nos. |
145 Nos. |
| 1997 |
486 Nos. |
39 Nos. |
(upto 6.12.97)
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HIGHWAYS
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National Highway No.31 adjoins Barpeta Road which happens to
be the headquarters of Manas Tiger Reserve. The nearest point
on the southern boundary of Manas National Park is 22 kms. from
the N.H., and 19 km. from the town itself. |
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PLACES NEARBY
The state capital Guwahati is barely 176 km from Manas.
It is a historical city formerly known as Pragjyotishpur.
Situated on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, it is famous
for the temple of Goddess Kamakhya, the shrine of Shakti
worship built by the Koch king Naranarayan.
Orang and Pabitora are two wildlife sanctuaries worth visiting.
The one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) and various
species of deer abound here.
The town of Hajo (25 km west of Guwahati) is a sacred place
for Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists. The town also boasts
of the Hayagriba Madhava Temple, accessible via a long stone
stairway. Hajo and the adjacent Sarthebari village are renowned
for their bell metal work.
The nearby town Barpeta is notable for the monastery and
shrine dedicated to the Vaishnavite saint, Sankardeva.
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REACHING
THERE
Manas Tiger reserve is 176 km from Guwahati, from where one
can drive down to the park. The journey lasts approximately
five and a half hours. The nearest rail junction is at Barpeta
Road, 136 km from Guwahati. Guwahati in turn is a well-connected
rail junction as well as an airport. The regular bus services
to the park by the state transport as well as the private
operators is yet another option.
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STAYING THERE
Two forest lodges maintained by the tourism
department provide comfortable accommodation near the park.
The first lodge is located at Barpeta Road and the second
at Bansbari. The state department also has two bungalows at
Mathanguri inside the forest. There is no provision for catering
at these bungalows and lodges, so needful provisions for food
must be made. Cooks and chefs are available for a small fee.
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Desgination
and Address
of the Official
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Telephone
No.
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Fax
No.
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E-mail
address
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Field
Director
Manas Tiger Reserves,
P.O. Barpeta Road, Kamrup
Assam-781315 |
03666-261413(O)
260289 Control Room |
260253 |
abhijitrabha@hotmail.com |
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LINKS TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
The nearest semi-urban center is Barpeta
Road where communication (post, telegraph, phone) and medical
(hospital, chemist) facilities are easily available.
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TRAVEL TIPS
Monsoon
(May to September) should be avoided, as the park gets flooded.
Cotton clothing is recommended for summers and woolens for
winters. Because of ethnic problems the opening and closing
of the park has become erratic since 1989. It is best to conduct
an enquiry before embarking on a journey.
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CONTACT
FIELD DIRECTOR
Field
Director,
Manas Tiger Reserves,
P.O. Barpeta Road,
Kamrup Assam-781315
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