!Manas National Park Manas National Park is in the state of Assam in India. It is the only Tiger Project in Assam. This is situated on the bank of the river Manas at the foothills of the Himalayas in Baksa district after the formation of this district in 2003, earlier in Barpeta District, where it has unique bio diversity and scenic landscapes. This is a World heritage site. The park derives its name from the Manas river. The Park and the Project is located at the western side of the Baksa district at the foothills of Bhutan which has become a place of great tourist attraction for national and international visitors. It was originally a game reserve since 1928 and became a Tiger Reserve in 1974, a World Heritage Site in 1985, a Biosphere Reserve in 1989. Then declared as a National Park in 1990. The park is contiguous with the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal and in 2003, it was declared part of Chirang-Ripu Elephant Reserve which serves as the international corrdior for elephant migration between Indian and Bhutan. The Park is spread over an area of 519.77 sq km, having a core area of 360 sq km. One of the world's rarest simian species, the golden langur was first spotted in Manas in the mid 20th century. It harbours the largest number of protected species of India. Apart from tigers, this park is a natural habitat of the rarest species of which are Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog, Golden Langur, Indian Rhinoceros, Asiatic Buffalo etc. Other commonly seen animals are Elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Himalayan Bear, Wild Boar, Samber, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer etc. Migratory birds come here during winter. Among them are Riverchats (White Capped Redstars), Forktails, Cormorants and various types of ducks including the Ruddy Shelduck. The woodland birds include the Indian Hornbill and the Great Pied Hornbill. It has extensive grasslands and is famous for its unique scenic beauty. The park harbours more than 20 endangered species. There are as many as 60 species of mammals, 312 birds, 42 reptiles, 7 amphibia, 54 fishes and more than 100 species of insects.