Good Time
Manas National Park in December
Assam, India
December chills Manas into clarity — the fog lifts by 8am and the grasslands start opening up.
The December story
Layer up for the 6am jeep. By mid-morning you'll shed everything as rhinos and elephants emerge from the tree line.
Why December scores 4/5
Weather
Good season, cool weather
Roads & Access
note: From Guwahati — 175km, 4 hrs via NH 31C. Entry from Bansbari range (Barpeta Road).. from nearest city: Barpeta Road 22km, 40 min
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: PHC near park. Barpeta town 40km has district hospital. Guwahati 175km for specialist care.. rescue: Forest dept + NDRF. ambulance: 108 available. nearest hospital: District Hospital Barpeta (40km)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Airtel and BSNL at park gate. Limited signal deep inside park.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Jeep safari available, River rafting, Educational wildlife experience
Elevation
70m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓wildlife enthusiasts
- ✓families
- ✓photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗cold-averse early risers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak wildlife season |
| February | 5/5 | Peak season continues |
| March | 4/5 | March is Manas warming up but not yet shutting down — the last full month of reliable sightings. |
| April | 4/5 | April is Manas before the curtain falls — the park stays open but the heat starts winning. |
| May | 3/5 | May is a gamble at Manas — the park might close any day once the first serious rain hits. |
| June | 1/5 | Park CLOSED |
| July | 1/5 | Park CLOSED |
| August | 1/5 | Park CLOSED |
| September | 1/5 | Park CLOSED |
| October | 1/5 | Park reopening |
| November | 4/5 | Season begins properly |
| Decemberviewing | 4/5 | Good season, cool weather |
Practical Details
How to reach
Barpeta Road 22km, 40 min
Elevation
70m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
Nearby in Assam scoring high in December
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