Assam's Manas National Park is home to Project Tiger Reserve, a biosphere reserve, an elephant reserve, and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
Digital Desk: Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam’s Baksa district will remain closed every Tuesday from April 10. The national park's Office of Field Director informed this.
The notification was shared by the Assam Forest Department via their official Twitter account.
The notification dated April 1 read, “In compliance with the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, National Tiger Conservation Authority letter no. 15-15/2022-NTCA dated March 1, 2023, and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam, letter no Wl/FG.35/NTCA/Pt-V dated March 4, 2023, it is hereby informed to all concerned that the Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve shall remain closed for all Ecotourism activities on the Tuesday of every week with effect from April 10, 2023.”
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of hospitality projects at Manas National Park was signed in September 2022 by the Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL) and the Assam Tourist Development Corporation (ATDC).
The MoU was signed in the presence of the Hotel Company's administrators, BTC CEO Pramod Bodo, and Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah.
Assam's Manas National Park is home to Project Tiger Reserve, a biosphere reserve, an elephant reserve, and a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
Manas National Park is connected to Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan and is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas.
The Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog are just a few examples of the uncommon and endangered endemic animals found in the area.
The wild water buffalo population in Manas is another reason for its popularity.
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