my next stop

Assam

Orang National Park (Silbori)

Mini Kaziranga on the north bank: rhino grassland, tigers and empty jeep tracks

WildlifeOffbeat

Best time to visit Orang National Park (Silbori)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: November to March
  • Shoulder: April, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: May to October

Planning a specific month? JanuaryFebruaryMarchNovemberDecember

Orang National Park (Silbori) season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Feb is the season: short grass after the November burn, rhinos and hog deer in the open, 10 C dawns with fog off the Brahmaputra lifting by 8 am

Summer March to May Prime time

March and April stay open with taller grass and 30 C heat, elephants and pelicans on the beels; the park shuts on 1 May for the rains

Monsoon June to September Do not go

Jun-Sep the park is closed: the Brahmaputra floods the grassland and the animals move to the highlands, so wait for November

Autumn October to November Prime time

October still shut while the tracks dry out; from 1 November the gate opens, the grass is high but fresh and the first jeeps have the park to themselves

What Orang National Park (Silbori) is actually like

A forest lodge and rest houses at the Silbori gate, a few eco camps on the boundary; Assamese families and birders, silent nights

Things to do in Orang National Park

The local places worth your time in and around Orang National Park, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Brahmaputra River

    River · 6 km out

    The park sits on its north bank; its islands and spill channels make the south and east edges of the grassland.

  • Dhansiri (Jia Dhansiri)

    River · 8 km out

    One of three rivers, with the Pachnoi and Belsiri, that border the park on their way to the Brahmaputra.

  • Patharughat

    Heritage · 60 km out

    Site of the peasant land revenue protest of 28 January 1894, when police fired on the crowd; tributes are paid here each January.

Getting to Orang National Park (Silbori)

Tezpur airport and railhead 65 km, Guwahati 140 km; NH15 bus to Orang town, then 15 km by taxi to the Silbori gate

Practical ways in: flighttrainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
2 days
Budget
Mid-range
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
61 m
State
Assam
Coordinates
26.5568, 92.3279

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Orang National Park (Silbori)?

November to March is peak season in Orang National Park (Silbori). April is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid May to October. October still shut while the tracks dry out; from 1 November the gate opens, the grass is high but fresh and the first jeeps have the park to themselves.

How many days do you need in Orang National Park (Silbori)?

2 days is the usual stay. A forest lodge and rest houses at the Silbori gate, a few eco camps on the boundary; Assamese families and birders, silent nights.

How do you get to Orang National Park (Silbori)?

Tezpur airport and railhead 65 km, Guwahati 140 km; NH15 bus to Orang town, then 15 km by taxi to the Silbori gate. Practical ways in: flight, train and road.

Is Orang National Park (Silbori) expensive, and does it get crowded?

Mid-range by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Doable solo with some planning.

What are the best things to do in Orang National Park?

Brahmaputra River, Dhansiri (Jia Dhansiri) and Patharughat. The park sits on its north bank; its islands and spill channels make the south and east edges of the grassland.

Nearby, and where to go next

More places to visit in Assam

All 24 destinations in Assam