Kaziranga National Park is one of the oldest National Parks in India and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1974. Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, the park covers an area of 430 km² with its northern and eastern boundaries formed by the Brahmaputra River. Relatively undisturbed by humans, the park has the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as tigers, elephants, leopard and bears.
As well as its amazing variety of mammals, Kaziranga National Park is also famous for its large population of exotic and rare birds. The park has about 250 species of domestic birds as well as thousands of migratory birds which visit the park from as far away as Siberia. Birds most commonly seen include the black kite, Brahminy kite, blue-breasted quail, Himalayan griffon, grey-headed fishing eagle and grey peacock pheasant amongst many others.
Wildlife spotting and bird-watching are the main activities in and around the park. Hiking through the park is prohibited but guided tours by elephant or jeep are available and offer the best chance of seeing the many different species of wildlife. Observation towers which are dotted throughout the park also offer a great chance for wildlife viewing.