The short answer
Raimona National Park: what visitors should know first
Go if you want quiet forest and wildlife rather than a developed safari circuit. It lies about 60 km from Kokrajhar town, facilities are minimal and fees are not published, so arrange a car, a local guide and confirm access with the forest office or Bodoland Tourism before leaving.
History and context
The story behind Raimona National Park
Raimona was declared a national park in June 2021. It spans the Gossaigaon and Kokrajhar subdivisions of Kokrajhar district in the Bodoland Territorial Region and lies next to Ultapani Reserve Forest.
It borders Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park in Bhutan, forming a transboundary forest corridor.
Useful facts
Raimona National Park facts at a glance
- Location
- Gossaigaon and Kokrajhar subdivisions, Kokrajhar district, Assam
- Experience type
- Forest drive, bird and butterfly walks
- Known for
- Golden langur, elephants, butterflies, Bhutan border forest
- Area
- About 422 sq km
- Declared
- 2021 (national park)
- Distance
- About 60 km from Kokrajhar town
Why it matters
Why Raimona National Park is worth your time
Raimona was declared a national park in 2021 and covers about 422 sq km. It is part of a continuous forest patch with Bhutan's Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, which lets elephants and other animals move across the border. Few Indian parks sit inside a landscape that unbroken.
It also matters for one animal in particular. The golden langur, found only in a small region of western Assam and neighbouring Bhutan, lives here alongside slow loris, Assamese macaque, gaur, leopard and clouded leopard records. Visiting responsibly, with local guides and quiet behaviour, also supports the community-based tourism that Bodoland is trying to build around its forests.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The Saralpara road
A straight road of roughly 27 km runs between Raimona and Ultapani forest, and gives the easiest public access for birds and butterflies.
- 02
Butterfly walks
Local guides lead walks to damp roadside patches where dozens of species gather; around 150 species are listed for the area.
- 03
Golden langur country
The park is part of the golden langur's tiny global range, so even distant sightings in the canopy are special.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat Raimona as a long, unhurried forest outing rather than a safari with a fixed circuit. Leave Kokrajhar early, because the park lies roughly 60 km away in the Himalayan foothills and the best light for wildlife is the first few hours after sunrise. Hire a car with a driver who knows the Gossaigaon side, and ask Bodoland Tourism in Kokrajhar whether a local guide can join you.
The most accessible way in is the long, straight road from Bismuri towards Saralpara, about 27 km, with Raimona on one side and Ultapani reserve forest on the other. Local naturalists use it for butterfly walks: park at a quiet stretch, walk slowly and look at damp patches by the roadside, where butterflies gather to take minerals. Elephants, golden langurs and many forest birds are reported in the park, but sightings are never guaranteed and you should treat them as a bonus.
Combine the trip with Saralpara for lunch by the stream, or plan it as a single outing with a late return. Do not enter inner forest tracks without permission, and do not expect refreshments, so pack food and water. If rain has fallen overnight, ask locally about the road before committing.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Ask Bodoland Tourism in Kokrajhar about access and guides before you go
- Start before dawn for the 60 km drive
- Carry water, food and any medicines; there are no shops inside
- Keep to public roads unless a forest officer allows otherwise
- Check the road with locals after heavy rain
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Gossaigaon and Kokrajhar subdivisions, about 60 km from Kokrajhar town, on the Bhutan border
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day, including the drive
- Best time
- November to March, when roads are drier and walking is comfortable; the monsoon makes forest tracks slow
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- There are no developed viewing platforms, benches or toilets, and tracks are rough, so the trip suits fit older travellers. Stay in the car for wildlife and walk only short, flat stretches of the public road with a guide. Carry water, snacks and any medicines.
- Tickets and access
- Entry rules, fees and any permit requirement are not published. Confirm them with the park's forest office or Bodoland Tourism in Kokrajhar before you travel, and ask whether a guide is compulsory.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
There are no developed viewing platforms, benches or toilets, and tracks are rough, so the trip suits fit older travellers. Stay in the car for wildlife and walk only short, flat stretches of the public road with a guide. Carry water, snacks and any medicines.
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See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Raimona National Park from Kokrajhar?
The official sightseeing list puts it at about 60 km from Kokrajhar town. Allow roughly 1.5 to 2 hours each way by road, longer in the monsoon.
Is there a safari at Raimona?
No safari programme, timings or fees are published. Ask the forest office or Bodoland Tourism what is available.
What animals can I see?
Golden langur, elephant, Assamese macaque and many birds and butterflies are reported. Tigers and leopards are recorded but very rarely seen.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Raimona National Park
- Kokrajhar district sightseeing list (distances)
- Outlook Traveller: Walk in the woods
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
