Manas Tiger Reserve

Located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, ✨Manas Tiger Reserve✨ in Assam was first notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1928, declared a Tiger Reserve in 1973, and later inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It takes its name from the Manas River (named after the Hindu snake god Manasa ), which flows from Bhutan into India, carving a landscape of floodplains, grasslands, and evergreen forests. Its forests range from tropical semi-evergreen and moist deciduous to riverine grasslands- habitats that sustain an astonishing diversity: tigers, elephants, rhinos, wild water buffalo, golden langurs, clouded leopards, and the world’s last remaining population of wild pygmy hogs. Manas is also a Biosphere Reserve, Elephant Reserve, and Important Bird Area. Beyond its natural splendour, Manas is home to the Bodo and other indigenous communities, whose songs, weaving, and forest traditions reflect an age-old harmony with the land. ✨मानस टाइगर रिज़र्व✨, असम में पूर्वी हिमालय की तलहटी में स्थित है। इसे 1928 में वन्यजीव अभयारण्य के रूप में अधिसूचित किया गया था, 1973 में टाइगर रिज़र्व घोषित किया गया, और बाद में इसे यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थल के रूप में मान्यता प्राप्त हुई। इसका नाम मानस नदी से पड़ा है, जो हिंदू सर्प देवी मनसा के नाम पर रखी गई है। यह नदी भूटान से भारत में प्रवेश करती है और अपने प्रवाह के साथ बाढ़ के मैदान, घास के मैदान और सदाबहार जंगलों वाला परिदृश्य बनाती है। इसके वन उष्णकटिबंधीय अर्ध-सदाबहार, आर्द्र पर्णपाती, और नदी तटीय घासभूमि जैसे विविध आवासों से मिलकर बने हैं, जो अद्भुत जैव विविधता का पोषण करते हैं - बाघ, हाथी, गैंडा, जंगली जल भैंसा, स्वर्ण लंगूर, तेंदुआ और दुनिया में शेष एकमात्र जंगली पिग्मी हॉग आबादी यहाँ पाई जाती है। मानस को जीवमंडल आरक्षित क्षेत्र, हाथी अभयारण्य और महत्वपूर्ण पक्षी क्षेत्र के रूप में भी मान्यता प्राप्त है। प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य से परे, मानस बोडो और अन्य आदिवासी समुदायों की भूमि भी है- जहाँ के लोगों के गीत, बुनाई कला और वन परंपराएँ भूमि और प्रकृति के साथ उनके प्राचीन सामंजस्य को आज भी जीवंत रखे हुए हैं। @manasnptr @assamforest @PMOIndia @moefcc @wii_india @MSTrIPES @PIB_India @EnvironmentPib @IBCA_official @Unitedfortigers #NTCA #Tigers #AmritKaalKaTigerVision2047

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Training on banana fibre extraction and handicraft making has begun at Bishnupur for EDCs from Bishnupur, Saurang & Lokhijhora in the fringes of #ManasTR—engaging women in productive livelihood activities using local resources. 🌿🧶

Training on arecanut sheath plate making for Koilamoila & Kalamati EDCs in the fringes of #ManasTR—introducing a new livelihood option and enhancing income generation through sustainable use of locally available resources. 🌿💼

Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve (MNP & TR) on Wednesday concluded a landmark international training programme aimed at revolutionising the management and welfare of captive Asian elephants. Held from February 1 to 4, the initiative brought together experts from the Australian charity Human-Elephant Learning Programs (HELP) Foundation, alongside teams from Kaziranga National Park and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). The HELP Foundation team worked intensively with a select group of “Master Mahouts” from Manas and Kaziranga, focusing on welfare-friendly practices that replace traditional methods with positive, pressure-release reinforcement. Field Director of Manas National Park, Dr C Ramesh, IFS, stated: “At Manas, we are proud to be at the forefront of elephant welfare, implementing world-leading and scientifically backed methods. This collaborative effort shows what sustained and positive outcomes can be achieved when we work together.” Mark Trayling, Chair of the HELP Foundation, underscored the bond between Australia and India in wildlife protection. @byadavbjp @moefcc @himantabiswa @CMOfficeAssam @cmpatowary @CSAssam_ @assamforest @mkyadava @mygovindia @mygovassam @wti_org_india @vivek4wild @manasnptr Full Read- dailypioneer.com/news/manas-hos… via @TheDailyPioneer

Manas NP & TR hosted a 4-day international training (1–4 Feb 2026) with Australia’s HELP Foundation, Kaziranga NP & WTI on science-based, ethical captive elephant welfare. Training “Master Mahouts” for safer, stress-free elephant care-another milestone in the #ManasSuccessStory

On #WorldWetlandsDay, water saucers created with #APFBC funding in @manasnptr are cleaned & replenished with fresh water for wildlife. In the water-scarce Bhabar tracts, these structures function as micro-waterbodies—helping animals quench their thirst & regulate body heat. 💧🐾

Wishing every Indian a very Happy 77th Republic Day! 🇮🇳 from team @manasnptr The National Flag was unfurled at the MTR Headquarters and respective ranges of Manas National Park & Tiger Reserve, followed by an award distribution ceremony. Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

To safeguard the future of rarest bird Bengal Florican, a multi-stakeholder plastic & garbage removal drive was conducted at Koklabari Seed Farm under @manasnptr led by the Bhuyanpara Range with SSB, EDCs, NGOs & volunteers, reinforcing community commitment to restore habitat.

In 1977, the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary led the "Ocean to Sky" expedition by jet boat. One of those historic vessels AIR INDIA was donated to @manastr! After years of service patrolling rivers to protect wildlife, this historic vessel is now displayed at Bansbari entrance

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An advert by the @assamforest in the AKASHVANI Vol. XLI. No. 46 of 14 NOVEMBER, 1976 . @manasnptr @kaziranga_

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A rare and captivating wildlife moment was witnessed at @manasnptr, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where two tigers were spotted resting on a tourist track. Safari jeeps, passing through the area, remained stationary as the big cats occupied the road, offering visitors an unforgettable glimpse of the animals in their natural habitat. The sighting occurred in the park’s Basbari Range on December 20. A group of tourists watched in awe as the tigers moved leisurely along the path, unconcerned by human presence. It is noteworthy that the tiger population in Manas National Park has seen a significant increase in recent years. Consequently visitors have been able to witness tigers more frequently during their safaris. #assam #tiger #TheAssamTribune @assamforest @cmpatowary

Training on the making of improved stove (Chulha) is being provided to staff of @manasnptr as an Atmanirbhar initiative to reduce firewood use, lower smoke pollution, and enhance the living environment within the camps. #SustainableLiving #WildlifeConservation #Atmanirbhar

#8pm : The Manas Story : Concluded an inspection tour of #ManasNationalPark and #TigerReserve on behalf of the Act Implementation Committee of @AssamAssembly . Manas is the oldest tiger reserve and #WorldHeritageSite OfAssam . Its significance lies in its tranquility, landscapes and rich #BioDiversity . But the park is facing a major problem regarding its grassland. A survey found that the whereas 63% of the total land was covered by grasses in 1989 it has decreased to 37% in 2019. Intervention of #UNESCO is very much needed at the moment. @UNESCO @assamforest @indianforest @IndianForests

The forest revealed its finest today, a Royal Bengal Tiger walking gently through the heart of @manasnptr. 📸: Divya Sharma