Good Time
Kaziranga in December
Assam, India
December Kaziranga is cold and atmospheric — morning mist, trumpeting elephants, rhinos in golden grass.
The December story
December combines good sighting with holiday atmosphere. Christmas-New Year week is peak pricing and peak crowds — book months ahead. Midweek December visits offer better value and fewer jeeps on trails.
Why December scores 4/5
Weather
Cool 8-24°C. Grass being managed. Good sightings. Christmas-New Year rush.
Roads & Access
self drive: Drive to Kohora. Park entry by jeep/elephant only.. road condition: NH37 good condition. Park internal roads are dirt tracks.. public transport: State buses on NH37. Local transport limited.. from nearest city: Jorhat — 74km, 2hr. Guwahati — 217km, 4.5hr via NH37.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: Forest department rangers on call during park hours. helpline: 100, 108. ambulance: 108 active. police station: Kohora PS — on NH37. nearest hospital: PHC Kohora. Jorhat Medical College 74km for serious cases.
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal at Kohora on NH37. No signal inside park during safari. Download offline maps.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Wildlife safari is thrilling for kids, Educational — UNESCO site, rhino conservation, Well-organized jeep safaris, Resort pools and gardens
Elevation
80m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Christmas week very crowded, premium pricing
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Cool 8-24°C. Park OPEN. Excellent wildlife sighting — grass burned/cut, animals visible. |
| February | 5/5 | Best month. 10-26°C. Short grass. Clear weather. Animals concentrated near water. |
| March | 4/5 | Warming 14-28°C. Good sighting. Grass regrowing. Last comfortable month. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot 18-30°C. Grass tall. Sightings harder. Park closes late April or May. |
| May | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED. Monsoon preparation. |
| June | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED. Monsoon flooding begins. |
| July | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED. Peak flooding. Animals migrate to Karbi Hills. |
| August | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED. Flooding continues. |
| September | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED. Floodwater receding. Preparation for opening. |
| October | 1/5 | PARK CLOSED until late October/early November. |
| November | 4/5 | Park OPENS. 12-26°C. Tall grass initially. Sightings building. |
| Decemberviewing | 4/5 | Cool 8-24°C. Grass being managed. Good sightings. Christmas-New Year rush. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Jorhat — 74km, 2hr. Guwahati — 217km, 4.5hr via NH37.. Roads: NH37 good condition. Park internal roads are dirt tracks.. Self-drive: Drive to Kohora. Park entry by jeep/elephant only.. Public transport: State buses on NH37. Local transport limited.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
80m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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