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Manas National Park in November
Assam, India
November opens Manas properly — the park is green, the birds are back, and the crowds haven't arrived.
The November story
Tall grass means harder rhino spots but easier bird photography. Trade-offs are the point.
Why November scores 4/5
Weather
Season begins properly
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
- ✓birders
- ✓nature photographers
- ✓patient wildlife watchers
Who should think twice
- ✗tiger-or-bust visitors wanting guaranteed sightings
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 |
| Novemberviewing | 4/5 | Season begins properly |
| December | 4/5 | Good season, cool weather |
Practical Details
How to reach
Barpeta Road 22km, 40 min
Elevation
70m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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