Kaziranga: Marking the beginning of the new tourism season 2024-25, the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve were officially re-opened for visitors on Tuesday. The opening ceremony took place at the Western Range, Bagori. And it was attended by distinguished guests, including local MPs and state ministers. The event commenced with a religious ceremony. Wherein the stakeholders sought blessings for the park and marked the start of the safari season. On this occasion, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. presented an Animal Rescue Vehicle to support the park’s ongoing efforts in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.
Adding to the significance of the day, the dignitaries also released a book. Titled, “A Practitioners Guide to Photographic Monitoring of Asian Elephants for Science and Conservation”, and authored by Dr Varun Goswami, Dr Divya Vasudev and Parvathi K. Prasad. This book provides valuable insights into the park’s rich biodiversity and conservation journey. A unique wildlife-themed Eco Shop with over 50 products and souvenir items was also inaugurated at the Bagori Range campus. The sale and proceeds from this unique and one of its kind Eco Shop. It will support the forest staff welfare society and the Ecodevelopment committee around Kaziranga.
Additionally, they also inaugurated a medicinal plants sale counter at the Memorial Park, Kohora. This comes under the Golaghat Social Forestry Division. And aims to contribute to a more inclusive identity for forest eco-tourism.
Wildlife enthusiasts and tourists can now look forward to witnessing the park’s iconic wildlife, including the endangered one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, and a variety of bird species. New activities such as hiking, trekking, and bird trails will enhance the visitor experience, allowing deeper engagement with the park’s natural wonders.
Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, and Veterinary Minister Keshab Mahanta attended this event. Along with the ministers, other stakeholders and guests also graced the opening ceremony.
The authorities also reopened the Orang National Park for tourists on the same day for tourism season 2024-25.
