A Detailed Roadmap to Kaziranga National Park from Kolkata
Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also a wildlife gem of Assam. Sprawling across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, the park is most famous for being home to the largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses in the world. These majestic creatures, often referred to as the pride of Assam, are a major draw for visitors from across the globe. Along with rhinos, the Kaziranga also serves as an abode to tigers, elephants, wild water buffaloes, and numerous bird species, thereby making it a paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
If you’re planning to visit Kaziranga from Kolkata, you’re in for an exciting journey. While the distance is nearly 1200 km, the journey from the City of Joy to the Land of One-Horned Rhinos is not at all daunting. The route offers a mix of scenic landscapes and vibrant towns that make the trip worthwhile. Whether you’re traveling by car, train, flight or a combination of modes, a well-planned itinerary ensures that your journey to this wildlife haven is as enjoyable as the destination itself. Crawl through the guide to know the best ways to reach Kaziranga from Kolkata, ensuring a hassle-free adventure filled with memorable moments.
A Road Trip to Kaziranga
The route from Kolkata to Kaziranga National Park passes through NH 27, NH 127 and NH 715. Popular cities like Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar and Guwahati. Popular cities like Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Guwahati lie along the way, making them ideal for stopovers. These cities are wrapped with scenic beauty. Both Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar are home to wildlife destinations like Gorumara and Jaldapara National Parks and Buxa Tiger Reserve. Other attractions like Murti River, Chilapata Forest, Lataguri and a few more allure tourists from far and wide. To cover the distance from Kolkata to Kaziranga will encompass up to 27-28 hours drive. Therefore making a night halt at any of these places will enhance the thrill of the trip.
You can make the final halt after reaching Guwahati. Stay overnight at the city and proceed towards Kaziranga National Park the following day, after visiting the highly revered Kamakhya Devi Temple. The distance from Guwahati to Kaziranga is about 204 km. If you start from Guwahati in the mid-day, you will reach Kaziranga by late evening. After arrival at Kaziranga you can simply unwind yourself to comfort in the accommodation near the national park. Prepare yourself for the elephant (in morning) and jeep (in afternoon) safaris the next day. Do not forget to do prior bookings of Kaziranga safari tickets both for elephant as well as jeep.
Kolkata to Kaziranga by Train
Guwahati Railway Station is the nearest major railhead to Kaziranga National Park. However, there are only two trains available from Kolkata to Guwahati – one in the morning and the other in the evening. Other nearby railway stations from Kaziranga are at Jorhat and Furkating, but there are no direct trains from Kolkata to these stations. The train journey from Kolkata takes 18 – 20 hours to reach Guwahati. Stay for a day at Guwahati to engage yourself in the local sightseeing before proceeding to Kaziranga safari. Guwahati Railway Station is approximately 202 km from Kaziranga.
Kolkata to Kaziranga by Flight
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is 224 km from Kaziranga National Park. Jorhat Airport at a distance of 102 km is another option for boarding flights. There is only one flight throughout the day that connects Jorhat to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. Therefore, it is better to book flights to Guwahati Airport. Here, you will have several flight options without any stopover. Moreover, the flight rates are also cheaper if you fly to Guwahati as compared to Jorhat Airport.
