Manas National Park in October
Assam, India
Reopening date uncertain—verify with park directly before booking travel
October is Manas waking up — the gates creak open and the grass is impossibly green.
The October story
The first safaris after monsoon feel like a secret. Fresh tracks, fat rivers, and zero tourist buses.
Why October scores 2.0/10
Weather
Park reopening
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓early-bird safari lovers
- ✓photographers wanting green backdrops
Who should think twice
- ✗those needing guaranteed dates
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak wildlife season |
| February | 10.0/10 | Peak season continues |
| March | 8.0/10 | March is Manas warming up but not yet shutting down — the last full month of reliable sightings. |
| April | 8.0/10 | April is Manas before the curtain falls — the park stays open but the heat starts winning. |
| May | 6.0/10 | May is a gamble at Manas — the park might close any day once the first serious rain hits. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Park CLOSED |
| July | 2.0/10 | Park CLOSED |
| August | 2.0/10 | Park CLOSED |
| September | 2.0/10 | Park CLOSED |
| Octoberviewing | 2.0/10 | Park reopening |
| November | 8.0/10 | Season begins properly |
| December | 8.0/10 | Good season, cool weather |
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