Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya paid a visit to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Monday, joining his wife, First Lady Kumud Devi, to explore this famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to the iconic one-horned rhinoceros, the park draws wildlife lovers from around the world, and Acharya took time to praise the ‘Van Durgas’—the brave female forest guards who work on the front lines to protect its animals and ecosystems.
The couple entered through the Bagori Range and enjoyed a jeep safari, soaking in the park’s stunning biodiversity. Acharya fed elephants sugarcane during a close-up encounter and checked out ongoing projects for wildlife protection and environmental conservation. He highlighted how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has transformed Kaziranga since his own visit in March 2024, bringing major infrastructure upgrades that have supercharged tourism and elevated the park’s status as a global gem for ecology and culture.
These ‘Van Durgas’ play a key role in safeguarding Kaziranga’s rich wildlife, including rhinos, tigers, elephants, and birds. PM Modi met with them during his trip last year, taking a jeep and elephant safari after an overnight stay. He commended their courage and dedication to forest and wildlife conservation in India’s seventh UNESCO site.
Good news for adventure seekers: Kaziranga National Park reopened to tourists on September 26, kicking off the 2025-26 season. Director Sonali Ghosh shared that visitors can now spot the park’s amazing flora and fauna up close. “These efforts show our strong focus on wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism, and involving local communities,” she said.
The official season runs from October to mid-May each year, as the park closes during the monsoon floods from June to September. Its vast areas in Assam’s Golaghat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Biswanath districts turn into a watery wonderland then.
Tourism hit a record high in 2024-25, with 406,564 visitors, including 17,693 from abroad. Ghosh noted that’s a fourfold jump over the past decade. “Foreign tourists now make up 4.5% of the total—it’s a huge win, thanks to fresh initiatives boosting Kaziranga tourism,” she added.
On the financial side, the park saw revenue climb 21.19% to over Rs 10.90 crore in 2024-25, up from Rs 8.81 crore the year before. These gains reflect Kaziranga’s growing appeal as a top spot for wildlife conservation and eco-friendly adventures.
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