Good Time
Kaziranga in January
Assam, India
January Kaziranga offers excellent wildlife sighting — park management burns tall grass in winter, forcing animals to open areas.
The January story
January's short grass means rhinos, elephants, and wild buffalo are highly visible. Morning fog clears by 9am for good jeep safari conditions. Central and Western ranges best for rhinos.
Why January scores 4/5
Weather
Cool 8-24°C. Park OPEN. Excellent wildlife sighting — grass burned/cut, animals visible.
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
- ✗Foggy mornings reduce early safari visibility
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 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. |
| December | 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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