KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK


In the evening we go to Kaziranga National Park from Nameri National Park about 100 KMs away, which covers an area of 378 Sq KM, with approximately 51.14 Sq KMs lost to erosion in recent years.


Program

Breif Description Of The Program:
First we visit Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: Starting from Guwahati at 4 am, on Day 2, we shall first visit Pobitora Wild Life Sanctuary, located around 50 KMS from Guwahati, known for its highest density of one-horned Rhinoceros in the world. We shall go for a elephant ride in the park with security guards deep inside the core areas. Popularly known as “mini-Kaziranga”, Pobitora was declared a sanctuary in 1987. Spread over an area of only 38 sq. Km, Pobitora may be small, but is a heavenly segment of raw wilderness and greenery. Wild Boars, Barking – Deer and Water Buffalos can easily be spotted grazing the field’s right next to the mighty rhinos. It is an Important Bird Area and home for more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles. This we shall complete by 11 AM, have breakfast and proceed to Nameri National Park.

From Pobitora we go to The Nameri National Park: The Nameri National Park about 220 KMS away from Guwahati, which is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, of 200 sq. KMs, area bordering Arunachal Pradesh and it is also the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve. One can enjoy safe and thrilling rubber raft trips in the Jia Bhoroli River in the south-western boundary, with expert rafting guides in a 15-17 km stretch of the river and has become one of the most popular attractions. This we shall do after lunch.
Trackings are conducted by the Forest Wildlife Department, to explore this fascinating habitat of Nameri on foot, which is a wonderful experience, vastly different from standard Jeep and Elephant safaris. While trekking, armed forest guards will guide us along the nature trails through thick jungles and dry riverbeds, in the morning time next day (Day 3). The camp facilities are open throughout the year though river rafting and trekking are not permitted during the rainy season.
Early morning we can walk to the river front and take the canoes to cross over the river to the core area on the other side of the river. Start trekking with naturalists and forest authorities and accompanied by forest guard, which offers the visitors, sites for bird watching. There is silence all around except the sound of your own footfalls and of course, the chirping of the birds. There are a few basic watch towers inside from where you may see few big mammals. After lunch, in the afternoon we throw rubber dinghies on the roof rack of our vehicles and drive off about 25 km upstream of the river. As the boatmen inflate the rafts we can put on our life vests and we are ready to float! There are mild rapids on the river which you begin to enjoy after a while. We float down for about 2 hours looking for bird and wild animal life along the way. Disembark and walk/ drive back 2 KM to camp/ lodge.
Nameri National Park is famous for ornithologists and wildlife adventure tourist to explore more than 300 birds that have unique specialty. Nameri is the best sighting spot of the endangered bird White – winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata), which is also the state bird of Assam. Ibisbill and Merganser are the two species of migratory birds that visit the park every winter. There are 374 (Three hundred seventy four) species of birds recorded from this park in 2005 by Mr. Maan Barua and Mr. Pankaj Sharma. It is an ideal habitat for a host of animals including the elephants, tiger, leopard, Hog Deer, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), Gaur, clouded leopard, leopard cat, Barking Deer , wild boar, sloth bear, Marbled Cat, Himalayan black bear, capped langur and Indian giant squirrel.
In the evening we start off to Kaziranga about 3 hours journey from Nameri.
Visit Kaziranga: In the evening we go to Kaziranga National Park from Nameri National Park about 100 KMs away, which covers an area of 378 Sq KM, with approximately 51.14 Sq KMs lost to erosion in recent years. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. According to the census held in March 2018, the rhino population in Kaziranga National Park is 2,413. The park is a home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild Water buffalo and swamp deer. Kaziranga is also recognized as an Important Bird Area by Birdlife for conservation of avifaunal species. On Day 4, we plan an elephant Safari in the early morning and a Jeep Safari in the evening. We also plan to attend an Educational Program by Kaziranga University during our stay at Kaziranga & we also plan to visit a Orchid garden and an evening cultural program depending upon the time available. In the Morning of day 5 we return to Guwahati. If time permits we shall go to Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati, to pay a visit. Next day, Day 6, we close after lunch.
 
Day Wise Schedule:
Day 1 : Reporting at Guwahati, orientation, training & induction program in the evening.
Day 2 : Proceed to Nameri National Park Via Pobitora National Park. Stay at Nameri.
Day 3 : Nameri morning tracking and afternoon River Rafting proceed & stay at Kazaringa.
Day 4 : Kaziranga early morning Elephant Safari then after breakfast we visit a Orchid Garden and in the afternoon we go for a Jeep Safari then we go for an evening cultural program.
Day 5 : Return to Guwahati.
Day 6 : Guwahati, call off after Lunch & distribution of Certificates.
 
Name Of The Program Corrdinator / Fd: Pallav Kamal Sarma
Contact Number: 98642 60860
Email Address: pallavkamalsarma@gmail.com & assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
Complete Postal Address: Yhai Assam State Branch, C/O Unesco Association Guwahati, Khanapara, Jawahar Nagar, Near Nird, Guwahati-781022. Contact:  Mr. Aswini Sarma, State Chairman, 88110 37020, Mrs. Marami Goswami, State Secretary, 94351 17850, Pallav Sarma: 98642 60860. Email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com
 
How To Reach The Base Camp: To reach Guwahati
By Train : The city of Guwahati is well connected by Railways, Paltanbazar Station is in the city and Kamakhya Railway Station is about 8 KMs to Paltanbazar in Guwahati.
By Bus : The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) is about 5 KMs to our YHAI State office and about 15 KMs to Paltanbazar, well-connected by Bus and hired Cars.
By Air : Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is about 25 KMs, from the Guwahati city. Shared Taxi, Pre-paid Taxi and AC Buses are available to Paltanbazar, where we shall be having our base camps in Guwahati.
We start the journey to Pobitora, the next day early morning, the day after reporting at Guwahati base camp.
The base camps addresses for reporting at guwahati will be informed to participants.
 
How To Join: Members desirous to join this program may apply on a prescribed Registration Form available from National Office Website (www.yhaindia.org downloads trekking registration form), duly supported by a Medical Certificate (www.yhaindia.org downloads trekking medical form) , a copy of YHAI Membership ID and details of the payment of registration Fees, all scanned and sent to the Secretary at email: assamstatebranchofyhai@gmail.com as soon as you decide to join and the originals along with the ILP at the time of Reporting. The formats are also attached herewith for your convenience.

Documents Required: The originals of the application documents including the medical certificate. kindly keep with you the proof of “no covid 19” at all time.
Accommodation Facilities: Guest House accommodation on sharing basis with separate arrangement for ladies and married couples-(must provide proofs).
Food & Water Supplies: Nutritious and sumptuous food with bottled water will be provided. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with occasional tea, snacks and fruits will be there.
 
Account Name: Youth Hostels Association Of India – Guwahati Unit,
Bank Name: State Bank Of India,
Address: Panbazar, Mg Road, Kamrup (Metro), Guwahati-781001. Branch: Guwahati (Code:78),
Account Number: 3995 3916 033,
Ifsc Code: Sbin 000 0078
 
Who Can Participate?
Only members of YHAI above the age of 15 years, can participate with medical certificate. Participants have to bear all travel expenses from their place to the base camp and back.
 
What Participants Should Bring Along: Warm clothes, Umbrellas, Torch light, Binoculars, Sunscreen cream, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, Personal medical kit and utilities.
 
Additional Notes: This programme is depended upon any decision of the state government, utmost care is taken and will be taken for smooth runnuing of the programme.
This is an environment friendly expedition, please do not litter and in case you find any thing left by others on the way, please carry the same with you and deposit at the next station in line of swach bharat campaign.
Medical certificate is compulsory which you have to submit at the time of reporting.
 
Safety & Security: First aid and basic medical assistance shall be provided. participants are advised to take personal insurance cover before joining the expedition. the, yhai assam state branch will not be responsible for any accidents, illness or any such unforeseen eventualities. we also assure you that all possible care will be taken to ensure your safety and comfort.
 
Cancellation Rules: In case, any member is unable to participate, please apply in writing or email to state secretary at least one month before the schedule date, 50% of the amount excluding on-line charges will be refunded. any request received after the last date of cancellatio will not be considered. the amount to be refunded will be done after the end of the entire progrmme of the state.

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