Manas National Park in September
Assam, India
Park remains closed and roads are waterlogged through September
September: Manas is still saying no. The monsoon doesn't check calendars.
The September story
Some years the park opens late September. Most years it doesn't. Don't bet on it.
Why September scores 2.0/10
Weather
Park CLOSED
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone — park is closed
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 |
| Septemberviewing | 2.0/10 | Park CLOSED |
| October | 2.0/10 | Park reopening |
| November | 8.0/10 | Season begins properly |
| December | 8.0/10 | Good season, cool weather |
How to reach Manas National Park
Airport
Guwahati 150km
Rail
Barpeta Road 22km
Access in September
Park remains closed and roads are waterlogged through September
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