Kaziranga Records Highest-Ever Tourist Footfall with 4.68 Lakh Visitors

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall, attracting 4.68 lakh visitors during the 2025-26 fiscal year, a rise of over 15% from 4.06 lakh visitors in the previous year.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described it as the park’s best year on record, highlighting improvements in conservation, tourism infrastructure and promotion. Foreign tourist arrivals also increased significantly, rising from 17,693 to 30,474.

The state government credited the growth to successful wildlife conservation efforts, enhanced tourist experiences and increased global visibility, further strengthening Kaziranga’s position as one of India’s leading wildlife tourism destinations.