Why the Manas National Park in Assam is important
Manas National Park in Assam, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its unique biodiversity, including rare species like the pygmy hog and golden langur. Recent international committee meetings have raised concerns regarding invasive species, encroachment, and the impact of nearby hydroelectric projects.
I f asked to name a National Park in Assam, most people would say “Kaziranga”. But the state is also home to Manas National Park, a biosphere reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Natural). Located on India’s border with Bhutan in the foothills of the Himalayas, the National Park takes its name from the river Manas, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, which passes through the reserve forest.
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