The short answer
Bhuyanpara Range: what visitors should know first
Go if you have already done Bansbari or want a quieter outing. It is a different approach with fewer facilities, and you should confirm access and a jeep before travelling.
History and context
The story behind Bhuyanpara Range
The park's three ranges are the western Panbari, central Bansbari and eastern Bhuyanpara, which is spelt in several ways. They are poorly connected, and a rough trail links the central and eastern areas.
Useful facts
Bhuyanpara Range facts at a glance
- Location
- Eastern range, near Pathsala
- Experience type
- Jeep safari range
- Known for
- Quieter grassland and forest outings
- Slots
- Morning and evening, per Bodoland tourism
- Best suited to
- Repeat visitors and naturalists
Why it matters
Why Bhuyanpara Range is worth your time
Manas is large enough that its ranges have different characters and levels of tourism. Bhuyanpara represents the eastern, less developed side of the park, and visiting it spreads the pressure of tourism beyond the main gate.
The ranges are poorly linked by road, which is partly why the eastern side remains quieter. For those interested in the park as a whole, rather than a single highlight, Bhuyanpara gives context to how Manas is spread across the foothills of Bhutan.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
A quieter drive
Fewer vehicles and a less developed approach.
- 02
Grassland edge
Open habitat with chances of elephants and birds.
- 03
Separate range
A different part of the park from Bansbari.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Bhuyanpara is the eastern range of the park, near Pathsala, and is separated from Bansbari by rough connections, so treat it as a separate outing rather than an add-on. Check where to book and which gate to use before you travel, and arrange a jeep in advance, because services are thinner than at the main gate.
Once inside, the landscape is similar in character to the rest of Manas: open grassland, riverine patches and forest. The reward is a quieter drive and a sense of covering a less visited part of the reserve. Mornings give the best light, and an evening slot is also offered.
Bring your own water and food, and keep expectations modest about infrastructure. This range suits repeat visitors and naturalists better than a first-time family trip.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Confirm gate, fees and a jeep before you travel
- Carry food and water
- Allow extra travel time
- Do not combine it with Bansbari on the same day
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Eastern Manas, near Pathsala, Assam
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Best time
- November to February
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- No walking, but the roads in and the tracks are rougher and facilities fewer than at Bansbari. Older travellers should plan carefully and bring everything they need.
- Tickets and access
- Safaris are listed by Bodoland tourism for the Bhuyanpara range. Check fees, booking points and slots with the forest department, as arrangements here are less standardised than at Bansbari.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Bhuyanpara Range
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
No walking, but the roads in and the tracks are rougher and facilities fewer than at Bansbari. Older travellers should plan carefully and bring everything they need.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Bhuyanpara connected to Bansbari?
Only by rough tracks. The ranges are poorly linked, so treat each as a separate outing.
Is Bhuyanpara good for a first visit?
Bansbari is easier for first-timers. Bhuyanpara suits repeat visitors who want something quieter.
Are safaris available here?
Bodoland tourism lists jeep safaris in the Bhuyanpara range in morning and evening slots. Check current arrangements.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
