India /Assam /Darrang / Orang National Park
Orang National Park is situated on the banks of the River Brahmaputra. It is located in the Sonitpur and Darrang districts of the state of. The park is said to resemble the National Park and it is home to the Great Indian Rhinocerous. The park has a wide variety of fauna and flora. Some of the animals that can be seen in the park are the pygmy hogs, civets, porcupines, macaques, leopards, Indian pangolins, water buffalos and elephants. One can also find a population of Bengal tigers in the park. The river is also home to the rare Ganges Dolphin. There are over 50 species of fish that are present in the water bodies of the park. One can also see a significant population of migratory birds in Orang National Park and these include the white pelican, shelduck, adjutant stork, mallard, woodpecker, king fisher, Bengal florican and fishing eagle. It is possible to travel around the sanctuary through the safaris that are arranged by the forest department. Jeeps safaris are a popular tourist activity in the national park. One can also visit the villages that are located in the fringes of the sanctuary. The months of December, January and February constitute the winter season. The maximum temperature that you can expect during the winter season is around 12 degrees Celsius. Heavy woolen clothing is required if you are traveling during this period. December and January months form the peak winter season.
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Category : Wildlife
Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours
Pincode: 784114
STD Code: 3712
Info Website: http://darrang.gov.in/darrang_files/wildlife_bottom.htm
Best Time to Visit: October – March
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How to ReachEdit
By Air : The nearest airport is located at a distance of 42 kilometers. The Tezpur Airport is connected to Kolkata. The other option is to take a flight to the Guwahati International Airport, which is more widely connected. Taxis are available at both the airports and they charge Rs 7 per kilometer for a small sedan.
By Train : The nearest railhead is situated in the town of Tezpur. However connectivity is limited and a better option is to take the Guwahati station. The station is well connected to many cities in the state and also a few places in the country. Ticket prices from Delhi to Guwahati are around Rs 500. Taxis are available at both the stations.
By BUS : One can reach the park from the town of Tezpur using buses. Buses ply regularly and they cost around Rs 50 for the trip. Government buses are the cheapest mode of transport and they are often crowded.
By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.
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- Beware of pickpockets as Orang National Park is a major tourist city in India.
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- Ambulance : 102
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Police : 100
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