Manas national park

In a little over a decade, Manas National Park, located in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, has seen significant growth in its Manas National Park Manas NP is not only an important designated Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), it is also part of the key Transboundary Manas Conservation Area that supports many endangered species, including tigers and elephants. A few decades ago, Manas NP’s rhino population of 85 to 100 was wiped out due to increased poaching during a period of local socio-political unrest. In addition, more than 80 percent of India’s rhinos were concentrated in just one park - Kaziranga National Park. With rhino populations continuing to be threatened by poaching, disease, habitat loss, and overcrowding in some parks, expanding their range is an important step in enabling the growth of rhino numbers. Translocations to Manas Expanding the range of the species also encourages genetic variability among the rhino population, which reduces risk of disease and in-breeding. Rhinos are important for sustaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. As mega herbivores, they help maintain their grassland habitat, which many other species also call home. During the first translocation in 2008, two adult males were successfully moved from Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Manas. Over the next four years, 16 more rhinos were translocated to Manas from Kaziranga and Pobitora. The translocated rhinos were radio collared to monitor their health, movement, and behavior...

Benchmarks for corrective measures were identified by the joint 2005 UNESCO/IUCN mission and adopted by the Committee at its 29th session (Durban, 2005) ( 29 COM 7A.9): a) Accelerate efforts to re-build Park infrastructure; b) Take prompt measures to fill vacant positions within the Park; c) Ensure timely release of funds to the Park, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court ruling; and d) Undertake a comprehensive wildlife survey in the Park, which could act as a future baseline for monitoring recovery of the property. The State Party submitted a report on the state of conservation of the property on 31 March 2006. Key points of the report with regard to the four benchmarks set by the Committee at its 29th session (Durban, 2005) include: a) Park infrastructure: All possible measures have been taken to re-build Park infrastructure and, in addition, new Park infrastructure has been built including roads, bridges, buildings and a wireless system. Three range offices and two beat offices have been manned and armed; b) Staffing: The State Government has approved the proposal to fill the vacant positions within the Park. The existing staff vacancies are expected to be filled within the next 2-3 months; c) Funding: On 27 September 2005, the State Government has released a first instalment of Rs. 8 million to Manas National Park, out of a budget of Rs. 19.8 million approved by Project Tiger for the Park for the current year; d) Wildlife: The Manas tiger population numbered 65 ...

StateParty Type Natural vii, ix, x Reference Region** Asia-Pacific Inscription history Inscription 1985 (9th Endangered 1992 * ** The name of the park, Manas National Park, originates from the Manas River, named after the serpent god Manasa. The Manas river serves as a major tributary of Brahmaputra River, which passes through the heart of the national park. Manas National Park has been designated a The Manas National Park, declared a sanctuary on October 1, 1928, has an area of 360 sq. km. Manas Tiger reserve inaugurated in 1973. Prior to the declaration of the sanctuary, the park had been designated as a Reserved Forest, called Manas Reserved Forest and North Kamrup Reserved Forest. The Cooch Behar royal family and Raja of Gauripur used the park as a hunting reserve. In 1951 and 1955, the government increased the area to 391 sq. km. In December 1985, UNESCO declared Manas a World Heritage site. The Indian government added Kahitama Reserved Forest, the Kokilabari Reserved Forest and the Panbari Reserved Forest in the year 1990 to form the Manas National Park. In 1992, UNESCO revised their designation to a World Heritage Site in danger due to heavy poaching and terrorist activities. Only one forest village, Agrang, exists within the park, situated at the center the National Park. In addition to that village, fifty six villages surround the park. Many more fringe villages directly or indirectly depend on the park for their livlihood. Geography Manas NP (India) Location: Ass...

The Manas National Park in Assam, India, is a national park, a biosphere reserve, a tiger reserve, and an elephant reserve. It borders the Royal Manas National Park of Bhutan and is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas. The Hispid Hare, Golden Langur, Assam Roofed Turtle, and Pygmy Hog are just a few examples of the unique and endangered native animals in the area. It is well known that Manas has a large population of wild water buffalo. Name’s Etymology • The national park gets its name from the Manas River. • A significant tributary of the Brahmaputra River, which flows through the centre of the national park, is the Manas river. Historical Background • The Manas National Park was designated as a wildlife sanctuary on October 1, 1928. • The Manas Reserved Forest and North Kamrup Reserved Forest were the names of the reserved forests there before the sanctuary’s designation. • It served as a hunting preserve for the Raja of Gauripur and the Cooch Behar royal dynasty. • The acreage was enlarged to 391 km2 between 1951 and 1955. It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in December 1985. • Moreover, in 1990, the Kokilabari Reserved forest, the Kahitama Reserved forest, and the Panbari Reserved forest were integrated to establish the Manas National Park. • It was listed as a world heritage site in danger by UNESCO in 1992 due to widespread poaching and illegal activities. • Eventually, the area was expanded to 500 km2 on February 25, 2008. Recognizing its prese...

Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam. The only tiger reserve in Assam and also famous for the rare golden langur and the red panda, Manas is one of the best-kept national parks in India. Manas is recognized not only for its rich biodiversity but also for its spectacular scenery and natural landscape which includes a range of forested hills, alluvial grasslands and tropical evergreen forests. It's home to India's second-largest tiger population. It is also famous for its population of the Wild water buffalo. Manas harbours the maximum number of endangered species from India as listed in the IUCN Red Book. One can easily spot rhinos and tigers while sitting on an elephant. Forest officials arrange rides on elephants from Mathanguri for visitors to Manas.You can see tea pickers going about their job in groups during the tea season. Best time to see activity is October till first week of December and again from mid March onwards. The park got its name from the Manas River that passes through the heart of the national park. The river is named after Serpent Goddess Manasa. The river is a major tributary of Brahmaputra. The park was started in 1990 and was declared UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Agrang is the only village in this park whereas many other villages are at its boundaries. The park is divided into two biomes. One is Grassland Biome that has animals like Pygmy Hog...

In addition to its status as a National Park, this beautiful area of Assam is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an elephant reserve, and a biosphere reserve. Though the park was declared a sanctuary in 1928, it wasn’t officially established as a national park until 1990, when several reserved forests were added to the sanctuary. Manas National Park shares a border with When to Visit Manas National Park If you’re planning on visiting Manas National Park during your time in The ideal time to visit Manas National Park is between November and April. I visited in March of 2019 and had a brief, but wonderful time there. Continue reading our Manas National Park travel guide to learn what you need to do before you arrive! Planning Your Visit to Manas National Park Before you visit Manas National Park, there are a few things to consider. The park has a humid, sub-tropical climate, so pack accordingly. Loose-fitting cotton clothes are best during the spring. It can get chilly at times in the fall, which is why we also recommend bringing a heavier sweater or hoodie in this Manas National Park travel guide. I also recommend bringing along insect repellent because the mosquitoes in Assam are no joke! They are relentless and you don’t want your park visit marred by swarms of them attacking you while you’re trying to enjoy a game drive. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen, as the hot Indian sun will likely be beating down on you all day long. Be sure to book lodges a...

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary On a gentle slope in the foothills of the Himalayas, where wooded hills give way to alluvial grasslands and tropical forests, the Manas sanctuary is home to a great variety of wildlife, including many endangered species, such as the tiger, pygmy hog, Indian rhinoceros and Indian elephant. Description is available under license Sanctuaire de faune de Manas Dans une zone des contreforts de l'Himalaya où alternent collines boisées, prairies alluviales et forêts tropicales, le sanctuaire de Manas abrite une faune d'une extrême richesse qui comprend de nombreuses espèces menacées, comme le tigre, le sanglier nain, ainsi que le rhinocéros et l'éléphant indiens. Description is available under license موئل ماناس للحيوانات يضمّ ملاذ ماناس الواقع في منطقة في خاصرة جبال الهملايا حيث تتناوب تلال مشجرة ومروج طمييّة وغابات استوائية، ثروةً حيوانية غنية للغاية تشمل العديد من الأجناس المهدّدة كالنمر والخنزير القزم، بالإضافة إلى وحيد القرن والفيل الهنديّين. source: UNESCO/ERI Description is available under license Убежище дикой фауны Манас На пологих склонах в предгорьях Гималаев, где покрытые лесом холмы соседствуют с тростниковыми зарослями и тропическим лесом, отмечено исключительное разнообразие диких животных, включая множество редких и исчезающих видов, таких как тигр, карликовая дикая свинья, однорогий носорог и индийский слон. source: UNESCO/ERI Description is available under license Santuario de fauna de Manas Situado en una zona de colinas boscosas, prader...