PM Modi to visit Kaziranga National Park in Assam; elephant rides and safari closed from March 7 to 9

In a historic event, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be staying overnight at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam and Tiger Reserve in Assam, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of this high-profile visit, the jeep safari and elephant ride will remain shut in the Kaziranga range of Kohora between March 7 and 9.

The news of the PM’s visit was announced by Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He informed that Narendra Modi will be visiting Kaziranga National Park on March 8 and stay overnight. The PM will embark on elephant safari on March 9.Arun Vignesh, Divisional Forest Officer, Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, said in a notice, “The jeep safari and elephant ride in Kaziranga Range, Kohora, will remain closed to visitors. Jeep Safari will remain closed to visitors on March 7, March 8 and March 9 - forenoon and elephant ride will remain closed on March 8 and March 9."

Also, with this Modi will also become the first Prime Minister to stay overnight at the national park, which is noted for its population of one-horned rhinos. For those who don’t know, Kaziranga got the prestigious national park tag in February 1974 and this year the park will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee.
As per reports, Modi is scheduled to go on a safari before leaving for Jorhat where he is scheduled to inaugurate a statue of a legendary Assamese warrior Lachit Borphukan. He will also visit Arunachal Pradesh on March 9 to inaugurate the Sela Tunnel in West Kameng.

About Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is one of the prime wildlife reserves in India spread across 430 sq km. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also among the most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries globally known for its thriving population of the endangered one-horned rhinoceros.

Beyond rhinos, the park is a paradise for diverse flora and fauna, including elephants, tigers, wild water buffalo, and countless bird species, including migratory birds like pelicans and storks. This place is a paradise for photographers and wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.