Manas National Park

Recent studies have shown an increase in the tiger population in Manas National Park. 

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Key Highlights

• Location: Assam
• It is situated in the Himalayan foothills in Assam, contiguous with Bhutan’s Royal Manas National Park.
• UNESCO Status: Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as a Project Tiger reserve, elephant reserve, and biosphere reserve. 
• Etymology: Named after the Manas River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. 
• It is known for its rare and endangered species, including the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, wild water buffalo, and pygmy hog.