Kaziranga National Park in Assam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, experienced record-breaking visitor numbers and revenue in 2023-2024. The park, known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, saw a significant increase in visitors and income. The park, which hosts Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos, saw 275,000 visitors in 2021-2022 and earned INR 6 crore in revenue during the peak travel season.
By 2023-24, the famous Kaziranga National Park, splendidly adorned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, saw a booming rise in visitors and earnings. It peaked since its establishment in 1974. The park’s breathtaking landscape and one-of-a-kind animals are its standout attractions.
Everyone’s aware of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). This prime wildlife location hosts Bengal tigers and one-horned rhinos. In the fiscal year of 2023-24, the park observed a great increase in visitor numbers and profits.
Official data indicates that 327,493 people visited Kaziranga during the preceding fiscal year. Thirteen thousand were foreigners and thirty-three thousand were indigenous. A total of INR 88,184,161 in revenue was brought in.
In contrast, 314,796 visits during the 2022–2023 fiscal year brought in Rs 83,385,383 in income. Although the park was formally founded in 1905, an official stated that this spike in visitor numbers and income was the greatest since 1974.
This park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is recognized for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and emblematic species. As to the statement, it has gained popularity as a destination among families and wildlife aficionados in the recent past.
The park saw 275,000 visitors in 2021–2022 and earned INR 6 crore in revenue during the peak travel season, which ran from October 2021 to May 2022. The park usually welcomes 180,000 visitors a year on average.
Let’s talk about Kaziranga
A place is full of diverse life and stunning landscapes. Can you picture a National Park, 430 square kilometers wide? That’s Kaziranga for you. A famed UNESCO World Heritage Site, its star attraction is an unforgettable sight. It’s home to a species facing severe threats – the one-horned rhinoceros.
The park is a haven for a multitude of animals, with tigers, elephants, wild water buffalo, and diverse birds. The uneven landscape provides refuge. Thrilling animal safaris are available at Kaziranga, offering a glimpse of these awesome creatures in their native surroundings.
In addition to its abundant fauna, Kaziranga enthralls tourists with its stunning landscape. The vast grasslands are dotted with meandering waterways such as the Brahmaputra River, creating an incredibly gorgeous and captivating scene.
From elephant safaris and jeep rides to birdwatching and nature walks, Kaziranga provides a wide range of activities for both nature lovers and adventure seekers. Through the park’s eco-tourism activities, tourists can interact with the local population and gain firsthand knowledge of conservation efforts.
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