Bharat’s Kaziranga National Park by Dr. Vinay Gupta – 1st Edition 2026.

Kaziranga National Park, located in the Indian state of Assam, is a globally renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site and stands as one of the world’s most successful wildlife conservation stories. Spanning across the vibrant floodplains of the Brahmaputra River in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts, the park is universally celebrated for hosting two-thirds of the world’s Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros population. Authored by Dr. Vinay Gupta, a senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, this 2026 edition delivers a masterclass in ecological management and policy execution.

The “Big Five” of Kaziranga

Kaziranga is exceptionally biodiverse and is famously home to the “Big Five” megafauna species. This book provides an in-depth look at their habitats and the specific strategies used to protect them:

• Great Indian One-Horned Rhinoceros: Discover how over 2,400 rhinos successfully roam and thrive in the park’s tall elephant grass.

• Royal Bengal Tiger: Understand the management of a park that boasts one of the highest tiger densities among protected areas worldwide (declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006).

• Asian Elephant: Track the large herds that migrate dynamically across the park and into the neighbouring Karbi Anglong hills.

• Wild Water Buffalo: Learn about the preservation of the world’s largest remaining population of this highly endangered species.

• Swamp Deer (Barasingha): Explore the habitats of these deer, found abundantly across the park’s numerous marshlands and water bodies.

Modern Conservation & Park Management

Going beyond biological descriptions, the text delves into the administrative and technological realities of running a massive protected area:

• Anti-Poaching & Tech Deployment: Details the integration of modern conservation tech, including the installation of smart fencing systems, thermal imaging cameras, and drone surveillance to protect flagship populations.

• Seasonal Management & Tourism: Insights into steering the seasonal operations of the park, highlighting events such as the official annual ecotourism reopening ceremonies at the Bagori Western Range.

• Frontline Staff Welfare: Focuses on the human element of conservation, discussing field force welfare and events like the National Forest Martyrs Day, which distributes academic scholarships to the families of fallen frontline forest guards.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Destination Management Companies (DMCs) & Ecotourism Planners: An invaluable resource for travel agents curating itineraries for North East India, providing the authoritative, in-depth ecological knowledge needed to design premium wildlife experiences.

• IFS Aspirants & Forestry Students: A practical masterclass in real-world wildlife administration, policy execution, and conservation technology.

• Wildlife Enthusiasts & Conservationists: A definitive library addition for anyone passionate about India’s biodiversity and the protection of the Royal Bengal Tiger and One-Horned Rhinoceros.

About the Author

Dr. Vinay Gupta Dr. Vinay Gupta is a highly distinguished senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer who served as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF – Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden (CWLW) for the State of Assam. In this leadership capacity, he oversaw the strategic conservation initiatives and ecological management for Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.

Representing the Assam Forest Department, Dr. Gupta has presented comprehensive reports on the status of the Royal Bengal Tiger populations in Kaziranga and championed crucial state initiatives aimed at reviving big cat numbers and safeguarding their territories.

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