Kaziranga National Park sees rising tourism for 2026-27 season

Kaziranga National Park has recorded approximately 22,000 visitors during the first 26 days of its 2026-27 tourism season, which commenced on October 3. Divisional Forest Officer Arun Vignesh noted that footfall has increased compared to last year, particularly during the Durga Puja period. Of the total visitors, around 400 are international tourists.

To accommodate the growing number of tourists, the forest department is considering opening the Burhapahar Range. Currently, the Kohora, Bagori, and Agoratoli ranges are open to the public. Additionally, elephant safaris are scheduled to resume on November 1, following the park's standard annual timeline.

Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah expressed optimism that the UNESCO World Heritage Site will set new tourism records this season, following a significant increase in foreign visitors during the previous 2025-26 season.