How do I book a Manas National Park safari?

Through Assam Forest Department — most seats are booked on the spot at the counter (first-come, first-served). Official portal: https://sewasetu.assam.gov.in/. Carry the same ID you enter at booking to the gate.

When is the best time for a Manas National Park safari?

Wildlife sightings are best in November–March. The park is closed in June–September.

Safari booking · 2026

How to book a Manas National Park safari

Manas National Park, Assam — most seats are booked on the spot at the counter (first-come, first-served). Sightings are best in November–March. Below: zones, fees, IDs and the real booking pitfalls — every line source-cited and verified, not a guess off a blog.

Booking window

Verified 2026-06-03

Booking authority: Assam Forest Department
Opens in advance: spot / on arrival
Park open: October–April
Closed: June–September

Advance booking recommended, especially Nov–Apr peak season; first-come-first-serve basis; Elephant safari subject to availability; Bansbari closed Tuesdays, Bhuyanpara closed Thursdays

Book on the official portal →

Safari types & fees

Type	Seats	Fee
Jeep safari — Bansbari Zone 6:30–9:30 AM · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–5:00 PM ~3 hour; includes jeep, driver, permit, online charges, taxes	5	4500 per jeep (Indian) · 8500 per jeep (foreigner)
Jeep safari — Bhuyanpara Zone 6:30–9:30 AM · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · 2:00–5:00 PM Eastern zone, grassland; tiger sightings strong in Makibana; ~3 hour	5	5900 per jeep (Indian) · 9000 per jeep (foreigner)
Elephant safari — Bansbari Zone 6:00–7:00 AM · 7:00–8:00 AM 1 hour; subject to availability; first-come-first-serve; advance booking required	1	1400 per person (Indian) · 3200 per person (foreigner)

Jeep fees per-jeep all-in (5-person capacity, so per-person cost ≈₹900–1800). Elephant per-person. Foreigners pay higher official rates (approx 1.9× Indian jeep rate, 2.3× Indian elephant rate).

Zones & gates

Bansbari (Central)
Best for: tiger, one-horned rhino, elephant, buffalo spotting; prime entry location; high wildlife density
Jeep + Elephant safaris; Closed Tuesdays; most visited zone
Bhuyanpara (Eastern)
Best for: tiger sightings (Makibana area particularly); grassland habitat; good elephant presence
Jeep safari only; Closed Thursdays; considered excellent for tiger sightings

Avoid Tue/Thu for zone-specific booking. Book elephant 2–4 weeks prior. Arrive early. Peak season (Nov–Mar) books fastest. Confirm via phone before traveling to zone office, especially for Elephant safari (availability changes daily).

How to book, step by step

1Use the official portal (linked above) (or contact directly for gov channel)
2Select zone (Bansbari or Bhuyanpara), date, safari type
3Note: Bansbari closed Tuesdays, Bhuyanpara closed Thursdays
4Pay full fee online (non-refundable)
5Receive booking confirmation
6Arrive at zone office before shift start
7Elephant safari: limited seats, first-come-first-serve, confirm availability before traveling

ID required: Indians: govt photo ID · Foreigners: passport + visa

What trips people up

Zone closure days (Tue/Thu)
Bansbari zone shuts Tuesdays, Bhuyanpara Thursdays; plan around these. Checking booking portal first avoids wasted travel.
Elephant safari extreme scarcity
Subject to real-time availability; first-come-first-serve; small number of mahouts; advance booking strongly recommended but not guaranteed
Monsoon closure (Jun–Sep)
Park completely closed; poor safari conditions; 100% unavailable
Non-refundable fees
Once paid, no refunds even if safari cancelled or weather impacts experience
Peak season booking delays
Nov–Apr peak = queues; book 2–4 weeks ahead for Elephant safaris; Jeep booking easier but still book in advance

Booking opens 45–120 days ahead and sells out — save it so you don't miss the window.

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Common questions

How do I book a Manas National Park safari?: Through Assam Forest Department — most seats are booked on the spot at the counter (first-come, first-served). Official portal: https://sewasetu.assam.gov.in/. Carry the same ID you enter at booking to the gate.
When is the best time for a Manas National Park safari?: Wildlife sightings are best in November–March. The park is closed in June–September.