Manas National Park travel guide
UNESCO wildlife park
Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage wildlife region located along the Himalayan foothills known for rich biodiversity, river landscapes, dense forests, and wildlife safaris where visitors can explore habitats of rare animals including tigers, elephants, and one horned rhinoceroses.
Best time to visit Manas National Park
Go Nov–Mar: dry, cool and clear for wildlife. Apr is hot and showery. May–Sep is the monsoon, with very heavy rain and the park usually shut; Oct is a transition month.
| Month | Verdict | Temperature | Rain | Crowds | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | 11–21 °C | 5 mm | medium | Cool, dry and clear; good wildlife-viewing weather |
| February | best | 13–24 °C | 20 mm | medium | Dry and mild; clear days for safaris |
| March | best | 17–29 °C | 50 mm | low | Warmer, with a few showers; the dry season is winding down |
| April | mixed | 21–31 °C | 210 mm | low | Hot, humid and showery; forest tracks turn muddy |
| May | avoid | 24–32 °C | 300 mm | low | Pre-monsoon storms and heavy rain; the park is usually shut |
| June | avoid | 26–32 °C | 400 mm | low | Very heavy rain; rivers in spate and the park usually shut |
| July | avoid | 26–32 °C | 380 mm | low | Peak monsoon; floods can cut roads and the park is usually shut |
| August | avoid | 26–32 °C | 310 mm | low | Still very wet; flooded tracks and rivers in spate |
| September | avoid | 25–31 °C | 250 mm | low | Rain easing but rivers and tracks stay high; park usually shut |
| October | mixed | 22–29 °C | 140 mm | low | Rains ending; check that the park has reopened before you go |
| November | best | 17–26 °C | 5 mm | medium | Dry, clear and mild; the park is usually open again |
| December | best | 13–23 °C | 5 mm | medium | Cool, dry and clear; comfortable for early-morning safaris |
How many days to spend in Manas National Park
One day fits a single safari. Two days allow a second outing and time for birds, with golden langurs, elephants and rhinos among the park's wildlife.
How to reach Manas National Park
- By air: Guwahati (GAU) — Usual gateway; the closer airports on the list are in Bhutan
- By train: Barpeta Road (BPRD) — Closest railhead for the Bansbari entrance to the park
Getting around
Hire a car from Guwahati or Barpeta Road to reach the Bansbari entrance and the lodges around the park.
Things to do in Manas National Park
- Maa Kamakhya Temple — Sacred Shakti temple (3 h · Free entry)
- Manas National Park — UNESCO wildlife park (4 h · ₹100 (safari entry))
- Umananda Temple — Temple on river island (2 h · Free entry)
- Fancy Bazaar — Largest wholesale market
- Barpeta Satra Kirtanghar — Major satra monastery (1.5 h · Free entry)
- Brahmaputra Cruise Pvt. Ltd. — Scenic river cruise (2 h · Paid entry)
- Assam State Museum — History museum (2 h · Rs. 33)
- Hajo — Multi faith pilgrimage town
- Pan Bazaar — Busy shopping district
- Guwahati Rope Way — River ropeway ride (1 h · Rs 250)
- Dipor Bil — Wetland bird sanctuary (2 h · Paid entry)
- Sri Sri Ugratara Devalaya — Ancient Shakti temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Madan Kamdev Temple — Ancient temple ruins site (1.5 h)
- Bagheswari Temple — Sacred temple site (45 min · Free entry)
- Mathanguri Picnic Spot — River hill viewpoint (3 h · Paid entry)
- Kakoijana Reserved Forest — Golden langur forest (3 h)
- Ganakkuchi Satra — Historic satra (1 h · Free entry)
- Navagraha Temple — Temple of nine planets (1 h · Free entry)
- Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre — River history museum (1 h · Rs 150)
- Saraighat Bridge — Historic Brahmaputra bridge (30 min · Free entry)
- ISKCON Guwahati — Krishna devotional temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Sri Sri Shukreshwar Devalaya — Hilltop Shiva temple (1 h · Free entry)
- Accoland — Popular water theme park (4 h · Paid entry)
- Uzan Bazar — Traditional local market
- Guwahati Planetarium — Astronomy learning center (1.5 h · Paid entry)
- Pragjyotika - Assam Emporium — Government handicraft store (1 h · Free entry)
- Manas River — Wild river landscape
- Sundaridia Satra Kirtanghar — Spiritual monastery (1 h · Free entry)
- Beki River — Scenic river landscape (2 h)
- Purbashree — Traditional craft showroom (1 h · Free entry)
- Nehru Park — Cultural sculpture park (1 h · Rs 50)
- Koya Kujiya Eco Park — Eco recreation park (1.5 h)
- Swahid Smarak Khetra — Martyrs memorial park (1 h)
- Nehru Stadium — Major sports stadium
- Sati Radhika Shanti Udyan — Peaceful riverside park (1 h · Free entry)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati — Modern medical institute
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Manas National Park?
Go Nov–Mar: dry, cool and clear for wildlife. Apr is hot and showery. May–Sep is the monsoon, with very heavy rain and the park usually shut; Oct is a transition month.
How many days are enough for Manas National Park?
1–2 days. One day fits a single safari. Two days allow a second outing and time for birds, with golden langurs, elephants and rhinos among the park's wildlife.
How do I reach Manas National Park?
By air: Guwahati (GAU) — Usual gateway; the closer airports on the list are in Bhutan. By train: Barpeta Road (BPRD) — Closest railhead for the Bansbari entrance to the park.
What are the top things to do in Manas National Park?
Maa Kamakhya Temple, Manas National Park, Umananda Temple, Fancy Bazaar, Barpeta Satra Kirtanghar, Brahmaputra Cruise Pvt. Ltd..
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Guide checked on 2026-10-06.