Kaziranga National Park has marked a major milestone in its tourism journey, recording the highest-ever number of foreign tourists in a single tourism calendar. The park has seen a sharp rise in overall visitors, with foreign tourist numbers tripling over the last two years, pointing to a strong and positive trend in global interest.

In the first three months of the ongoing tourist season, Kaziranga witnessed a remarkable influx of visitors, with over 1.46 lakh tourists exploring the park. This included 1.39 lakh Indian visitors and 6,699 foreign nationals, making it the highest foreign tourist count ever recorded at the park during this period.

Officials from the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) highlighted that the surge reflects sustained efforts to position the park on the global tourism map. “The highest-ever influx of foreign tourists to Kaziranga is a resounding testament to state govt’s visionary efforts in elevating it to a global status.,” said KNPTR director Sonali Ghosh. She further added, “The number of foreign tourists in Kaziranga has tripled in the last two years, indicating a very positive trend. It recorded the highest ever number of foreign tourists visiting the park in a tourism calendar within the first three months of the season.”

The growing presence of international travellers has also contributed positively to the park’s revenue and strengthened the local economy. Hoteliers and tourism stakeholders in Kaziranga have reported improved business, with many properties seeing high occupancy levels during the peak season.

Sharing insights from the hospitality sector, Secretary of the Kaziranga Hotel and Resort Association, Pankaj Gogoi, said, “The flow of tourists in Kaziranga has gone up noticeably this year. PM Narendra Modi’s Kaziranga visit last year definitely had a positive impact on tourists, and a decrease in rhino poaching incidents has also sent a positive message about the park to people around the world.”

Kaziranga’s rising popularity among foreign travellers reflects its strong conservation efforts, improved visibility, and growing confidence in its wildlife protection measures. As interest continues to build, the park stands out as one of India’s most sought-after wildlife destinations, drawing visitors from across the globe while supporting sustainable tourism and local livelihoods.