Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, nestled in the heart of Assam, continues to captivate travellers and wildlife enthusiasts, experiencing a significant upsurge in tourism this year. 

Renowned for its breath-taking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and iconic inhabitants like the one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga has emerged as a top-choice destination for families and wildlife aficionados.

In the past two years, Kaziranga National Park proudly welcomed His Excellency, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, marking a historic moment. 

Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the park on 9th March 2024 becoming the first Prime Minister to do so since its elevation to a National Park in 1974. 

Recently, Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, along with 60 Heads of Mission from various countries, visited the park as part of the Advantage Assam 2.0 initiative on February 24, 2025, emphasizing its global significance. 

Kaziranga has earned its place in the Global tourism destinations with New York Times recently ranking Assam and Kaziranga has one of the top ‘Must See’ destinations. 

Further, the Assam Government has prioritised eco-friendly tourism in Kaziranga and has announced the incentivization of EV safari vehicles in the recent budget. 

Kaziranga roared on the global stage, having hosted the 12th International Tourism Mart from 26th to 29thNovember 2024. 

This significant event underscored the park’s role in promoting sustainable tourism and conservation efforts on an international platform. Moreover, Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve was an integral part of the Advantage Assam Summit, showcasing its strategic importance in fostering specialized skills for conservation and sustainable tourism under Advantage Assam 2.0.

Overall comparison of tourism data for 11 years is shown as below:

Based on the above it can be stated that the total visitors have increased 4 times in the last 10 years. What has been remarkable is the increase in foreigner tourists that is now an impressive 4.5 % of the total tourists. 

Kaziranga is experiencing a remarkable boost in tourism, thanks to the recent success of the innovative initiatives like the Bird Safari in Panbari in Eastern Assam Wildlife Division in February of 2025, Cycling in Kohora, Panpur Jeep Safari & Boat Safari in Biswanath Wildlife Division etc. 

These initiatives, aimed at promoting local culture and heritage, has captured the hearts of both residents and visitors alike, turning Kaziranga into a must-visit destination. 

The Kaziranga Staff –welfare society run Eco-Shops have been able to showcase curated kaziranga related souvenir items and community products that have helped create fond memories for the visitors. 

Local businesses have also benefited from the increased tourist influx, with hotels, restaurants, and shops reporting a surge in activity. 

The success of these events has created new opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors, further contributing to the overall economic growth of the area.