8 places in India to see rhinos in the wild

By Afiur
February 27, 2026

Where rhinos roam

The one-horned rhinoceros is one of India’s most iconic and endangered animals, found in select pockets of the country. From Kaziranga’s vast grasslands to lesser-known reserves, here are seven places

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam. This park also houses about two-thirds of the world’s Indian one-horned rhino population at about 2,613 rhinos.

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam

Located near Guwahati, this wildlife sanctuary is known for holding one of the largest Indian rhinoceros populations in Assam and has the ideal grassland and wetland habitat for Indian rhinos.

Manas National Park, Assam

The Manas National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for great biodiversity located at the foothills. The park houses a great population of rhinos along with tigers, elephants.

Jaldapara National Park, West Bengal

A national park located in the Eastern Himalayas in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. This park has the largest population of the Indian rhinoceros in the state.

Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam

Part of the Nagaon district, Laokhowa has been an important rhino habitat, which is being cured. Although it is often visited, the role of the sanctuary in rhino conservation makes it important.

Orang National Park, Assam

The Orang National Park is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. This park houses a great variety of species such as the great Indian rhinoceros, pygmy hog, and Asian elephant.

Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh

This national park has Terai grasslands and forests and is located on the India-Nepal border. The Dudhwa National Park houses a diverse variety of species such as the Bengal tiger, Indian elephant.

Gorumara National Park, West Bengal

A national park located in the Dooars region of the Himalayan foothills and is mainly known for its population of Indian rhinoceros. This place was declared as a wildlife sanctuary as it has a great.

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