Kaziranga National Park — Complete Facts for ADRE 2027

IshaAI Team8 min read4 April 2026

Kaziranga National Park — Quick Overview

Kaziranga is Assam's most famous national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

Location: Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985
Home to 2/3rd of world's one-horned rhinoceros population
Also has tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes — Big 4 of Kaziranga
Established as wildlife sanctuary in 1905; national park in 1974

Exam Tip: ADRE asks about Kaziranga's district location, UNESCO year (1985), and which animal it is famous for.

Common Trap: Kaziranga is in Golaghat AND Nagaon — not just one district. Many students write only one.

Kaziranga at a Glance

Kaziranga National Park is one of India's most celebrated wildlife reserves. Spread across 430 sq km in the floodplains of the Brahmaputra, it is the primary home of the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.

Key Facts

Location: Golaghat and Nagaon districts, Assam
Area: ~430 sq km
Established: 1905 (sanctuary), 1974 (national park)
UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1985
Tiger Reserve: Declared in 2006

Wildlife of Kaziranga

One-horned Rhinoceros: ~2,613 rhinos (2018 census) — 2/3rd of world total
Royal Bengal Tiger: Highest tiger density in the world
Asian Elephant: Over 1,000 elephants
Wild Water Buffalo: One of the largest populations

Exam-Ready Facts

UNESCO Year: 1985 | Districts: Golaghat + Nagaon | Famous for: One-horned rhino | Tiger Reserve: 2006

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