Kaziranga National Park In the state of Assam in northeastern India, there is a protected area called Kaziranga National Park. Tigers, elephants, and the biggest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses in the world call the woods, swamps, and grasslands of the Brahmaputra River floodplain home. Dolphins from the Ganges River swim in the park's waters. Numerous uncommon migrating species stop by, and grey pelicans roost close to Kaziranga settlement. Distance from Gauhati: 193 km Best time to travel: November to February Nearby destinations to visit: Gauhati, Shillong Things to do: Elephant safari, jeep safari, bird watching, visit Kakochang waterfall, tea estate tour, etc.