Kohora is the main administrative range and tourism hub of Kaziranga National Park, located along National Highway 37 in Assam. It is the focal point from where most safaris and wildlife excursions begin. The area is surrounded by lush tea estates, traditional Assamese villages, and the tall grasslands that define the Brahmaputra floodplains.
Apart from wildlife safaris, travelers can enjoy local tribal dances, visit nearby tea gardens, and experience eco-tourism activities promoted by local communities. The region’s biodiversity includes tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes, swamp deer, and more than 400 species of birds, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.
| Location | Google Maps |
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| District | Golaghat |
| State/UT | Assam |
| By Air | The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport (approx. 97 km) or Tezpur Airport (approx. 80 km); both are connected to Guwahati and Kolkata. |
| By Train | The nearest railway station is Furkating Junction (75 km), well-connected to major towns in Assam. |
| By Road | Kohora lies on NH-37, with regular buses and shared cabs from Guwahati (approx. 220 km) and Jorhat (approx. 90 km). |
| Local Transportation | Local travel is mostly by hired jeeps, private taxis, and bicycles. Safari jeeps can be booked through forest offices or lodges for Kaziranga ranges (Kohora, Bagori, Agaratoli, etc.). Walking or cycling through nearby tea estates and villages is also popular. |
| Common Scams |
No major scams reported, but travelers should avoid unregistered safari agents charging inflated rates and Confirm safari bookings only through authorized forest counters or certified tour operators. |
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| By Type | Village |
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