Manas National Park UPSC NOTE

  Manas National Park Manas National Park is located in two districts of Assam, Bongaigaon and Barpeta. Situated at the foothills of the ...

 

Manas National Park

• Manas National Park is located in two districts of Assam, Bongaigaon and Barpeta.

• Situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, this park is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.

• River Manas, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra, divides this National Park into two halves and forms a border with Bhutan.

• Manas National Park is home to many rare and endangered animals like Asian Elephant,Indian Hornbill,One-horned rhinoceros,Rare golden langur.

• Manas National Park is more than a National Park. It is also the following:

• UNESCO World Heritage Site (2837 sq. km)

• Tiger Reserve

• Elephant Reserve

• Biosphere Reserve

• National Park

• Wildlife Sanctuary

• Important Bird Area