Two Main Rail Routes from Alipurduar<\/strong>
There are two major railway routes to reach Kaziranga from Alipurduar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Via Furkating Junction<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Via Guwahati Junction
Let\u2019s take a closer look at both:
Option 1: Alipurduar to Furkating Junction<\/strong>
Furkating Junction is the nearest railway station to Kaziranga, located about 86 km away from the park. It is a small but important station that connects explorers to the eastern part of Assam.
\u2022 Distance:<\/strong> Alipurduar to Furkating \u2013 approx. 540 km
\u2022 Travel time by train:<\/strong> 12 to 14 hours (depending on the train)
\u2022 Road journey from Furkating to Kaziranga:<\/strong> Around 2 to 2.5 hours
This route is ideal for tourists who prefer to reach as close to the park as possible by train. However, fewer direct trains run between Alipurduar and Furkating, and travel time can be longer. So, it requires a bit more patience and advanced planning. Once you reach Furkating, you can take a taxi or hire a cab to Kaziranga.
Option 2: Alipurduar to Guwahati Junction<\/strong>
Guwahati Junction is another practical option, even though it is located 202 km from Kaziranga. The train services between Alipurduar and Guwahati are more frequent and faster compared to the Furkating route.
\u2022 Distance:<\/strong> Alipurduar to Guwahati – approx. 309 km
\u2022 Travel time by train:<\/strong> 6 to 8 hours
\u2022 Road journey from Guwahati to Kaziranga:<\/strong> Around 4.5 to 5 hours
This option is preferred by many as the total journey time is shorter. The roads from Guwahati to Kaziranga are well-maintained, and the connectivity is better. You can easily find cabs or shared vehicles at the Guwahati railway station heading toward Kaziranga.
By Road from Alipurduar to Kaziranga<\/strong>
If you prefer road trips or are traveling by your vehicle, you can choose to drive directly from Alipurduar to Kaziranga. The road distance is about 446 km, and the route mainly follows National Highway 27 (NH 27).
\u2022 Approximate travel time:<\/strong> 9 to 11 hours, depending on traffic and stops
This road journey passes through beautiful stretches of countryside, small towns, and green fields. While it\u2019s a long journey, the changing scenery along the highway makes it a scenic ride. However, it is always better to start early in the morning if you’re planning a same-day arrival at Kaziranga.
Choosing the Best Travel Option<\/strong>
Both train and road options have their own advantages. If you\u2019re someone who enjoys long train rides and wants to get closer to Kaziranga by rail, then Furkating should be your pick. But if saving time and convenience are more important, Guwahati is the better route. Also, train journeys offer a relaxed travel experience, especially if you’re traveling overnight. And since Kaziranga safari booking<\/a><\/strong> can be done in advance online, aligning your arrival time with your safari schedule becomes easier when you plan early.
Reaching Kaziranga from the Final Stop<\/strong>
Once you reach either Furkating or Guwahati, the last stretch of the journey is by road. Several taxis and rental cars are available outside both railway stations. The roads from both locations to Kaziranga are quite scenic and pass through small towns and riverbeds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re planning an exciting jungle getaway from Alipurduar, Kaziranga National Park should be on your list. Famous for being home to the largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India\u2019s most celebrated wildlife reserves. The lush greenery, vast grasslands, and rich wildlife make it a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1593,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-safari"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1588"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1599,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1588\/revisions\/1599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kaziranganationalpark-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}