Kaziranga National Park, the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, has cemented its position as India’s third most visited national park, welcoming 443,636 visitors during the 2024-2025 tourism season from October 1, 2024, to May 18, 2025.
Official statistics released by the Assam government highlight the park’s growing international appeal, with 18,463 foreign tourists visiting during this period—marking a significant 25% increase in international visitors compared to the previous season. Domestic tourism remained robust with 425,173 Indian visitors exploring the home of the one-horned rhinoceros.
The remarkable growth in visitor numbers underscores Kaziranga’s rising global profile as a premier eco-tourism destination. Known primarily for harboring approximately two-thirds of the world’s population of greater one-horned rhinoceros, the park has successfully positioned itself as a symbol of Assam’s natural heritage and conservation success story.
“Witnessing growing global admiration for this UNESCO World Heritage Site,” states the official report, reflecting the increasing international recognition of Kaziranga’s biodiversity value and conservation efforts. The park, which spans over 1,000 square kilometers along the Brahmaputra River, is home to numerous other endangered species including tigers, elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
The tourism boom represents a significant economic driver for the region, supporting local communities through employment in hospitality, transportation, guiding services, and handicraft sales. This economic impact extends beyond the immediate vicinity of the park, benefiting the broader tourism ecosystem throughout Assam.
Conservation experts attribute the park’s growing popularity to several factors, including improved infrastructure, enhanced visitor experiences, strategic marketing campaigns, and most importantly, successful conservation efforts that have increased wildlife populations and habitat quality. The iconic jeep safaris offering close encounters with the park’s varied wildlife remain the most popular activity among visitors.
Kaziranga’s rising prominence comes despite challenges including seasonal floods that periodically impact the park and ongoing concerns about poaching. Park authorities have implemented robust conservation measures and anti-poaching operations that have significantly reduced wildlife crimes in recent years.
As a proud symbol of Assam’s commitment to wildlife conservation and eco-tourism, Kaziranga continues to draw attention not only for its biodiversity but also as a model for how tourism and conservation can successfully coexist. The park’s success story represents a significant achievement for Assam’s eco-tourism strategy and reinforces India’s growing importance as a global wildlife tourism destination.
