Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is set to reopen for the 2024-25 ecotourism season starting Friday, September 27, following the completion of the mandated monsoon closure period.
The reopening aligns with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), with operations under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and the Assam Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1997, according to an official notification.
The notification read, "In modification of the Office Order No. 516, dated 5th September, 2024, consequent to completion of the stipulated monsoon closure period as prescribed by the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, National Tiger Conservation Authority letter no. 15-1(17)/2015-NTCA dated 18 August 2015, it is hereby informed that Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve will be open for the 2024-25 ecotourism seasons with effect from 27th September 2024, subject to relevant provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the Assam Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1997, until further notice."
However, it will remain closed to visitors every Wednesday, as directed by the NTCA and the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden of Assam. This move is in compliance with the NTCA’s letter dated March 1, 2022, and the state's corresponding directive dated March 4, 2022.
"Also, it is to inform all concerned that in compliance with the Government of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, National Tiger Conservation Authority letter no. 15-15/2022-NTCA dated 01.03.2022 and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam letter no, WL/FG.35/NTCA/Pt.-V dated 04.03.2022, the Park shall remain closed for the visitors on every Wednesday during 2024-25 ecotourism season," added the notification.
