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Diphlu River Lodge

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Perched on the periphery of Kaziranga National Park, Diphlu River Lodge is the ideal getaway for a never-before intimacy with the natural world.

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The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kaziranga National Park is arguably one of India's best national parks, known for being home to the world's largest population of One-horned Rhino as well as supporting one of the world's highest densities of the Royal Bengal Tiger.

“Diphlu River Lodge was the highlight of [our trip] and a perfect way to end what was a memorable time in fantastic India. The large, private high-quality accommodation, the exceptional staff, the location and the food could not be faulted.”

— mark w, australia, “prince william and the duchess of cambridge stayed here and were delighted with the quaintness and serenity of the lodge. it would be ‘lese majeste’ for me not to concur the cottages made from local materials... and little touches like old lanterns show that a great deal of trouble has been taken to ensure an ethnic rural touch.”, — sudip d, india, 5% for the region.

With the aim to support education, environment protection efforts and rural community development, a total of 5% of every room booked with Diphlu River Lodge will be contributed to the ABN Foundation to fund these causes in Assam and Bengal. ​

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Aranya Tourist Lodge

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Aranya pictorial tourist lodge is the choice to live amidst the pictorial beauty of popular sanctuary of north east, the kaziranga wild life sanctuary. The lodge may be easily sited in the Golaghat close at hand the doorway of the Kohora range of Kaziranga National Park. Stay on highly economical prices in the vicinity of nature near the chirps of birds, clattering of leaves and mesmeric sound of breezes in one of the best lodges of kajiranga, The Aranya Tourist Lodge. Maintained and looked after by tourist department of Government of Assam, It restores the scenic and mesmeric glimpse of nature in its surrounding in the huge open vast lawn spread in the 7 acre area. All its rooms are extremely spacious and well maintained equipped with modern amenities like air-condition, Television, toiletries, Geyser for warm water etc. Tourist are provided with the choice to hire air condition or non a/c rooms categorised in Non-AC Standard room, AC deluxe room, Non AC cottages, AC suites. The multi-cuisine restaurant with huge dining area facility can be availed along with the facility to take buffet where variety of national and international foods along with famous local cuisines and beverages are served in decorum. The hotel also extends the bar provision with some of the best collection of wine and other drinks. All the rooms are roomy and bestowed with the recent time new technology such as Telephone, LCD TV, attached bathrooms with 24 hours hot and cold water facility. This lodge has been successful in breaking the stereotype image of government lodges with well maintained, spacious, hygiene prone rooms and bathrooms. The beautiful garden inside the premises of the lodge extends scenic feel to the guests at hotels. Plan your visit to the Aranya Tourist Lodge for comfortable stay in the laps of Kaziranga National park.

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• Spacious and restful rooms with up-to-the-minute facilities
• Non-AC AC Rooms in different categories
• LCD TV, Telephone , wifi connection
• Luggage Space in every room
• Clean Bathroom, hygienic robs and geyser for Hot and Cold water facility
• Rooms are front-facing the beautiful
• Bar and Multi-cuisine restaurant and a Bar
• 24-hour Room and desk service
• Doctor-on-call
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Aranya Tourist Lodge, Kaziranga

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Spread over an expanse of 7 acres in the Kaziranga area of Assam, Aranya is a government run tourist lodge that brilliantly caters to all class of travelers. Being the lush land of the one-horned rhino set as the resort’s backdrop, accommodating here is an enticing idea for nature and wildlife lovers.

Keeping the spirit of Kaziranga alive in its heart, Aranya lodge offers facilities like nature walks, elephant safari, jeep safari and visits to nearby tribal villages & tea gardens. 

• Room Service
• 24-hour room service
• Doctor on Call
• Jeep safari with a guide.

In order to cater to the comfort needs of varied class of travelers, the tourist lodge is equipped with different kinds of accommodations. Some are air conditioned while others not. However, all the rooms are beautifully furnished with exquisite decors and modern facilities of living also stay intact. Attached bathroom is also a common feature of these rooms.

Different kinds of rooms available at the Aranya tourist lodge are as follows:

• Non AC Standard Rooms
• AC Deluxe Rooms
• Non AC Cottages

Aranya tourist lodge has a multi-cuisine restaurant that serves a wide range of mouthwatering local cuisines. Guests can also make special demands of cuisines, on which the expert chefs treat them with some of the best culinary delights. 

Distance from Nearest Airport

• Jorhat airport (96 km)

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• Jakhalabandha railway station (43 km)

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• Mihimukh, Jakhalabandha, Agaratoli range, Kohora range, Tea gardens, Deoparbat ruins, Kaziranga
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The Wild Grass Lodge is a jungle lodge located outside of kaziranga national park, 200 kms from guwahati, assam. It is built in an attractive rural style kind of architecture, with grounds having more than 40 species of trees over 200 species of shrubs, creepers and climbers. You will feel here perfect harmony of nature.

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Wild Grass Jungle Lodge offers 18 double rooms in 2 jungle lodges. In addition, Wild Grass Tented Camp offers three tents pegged under a high thatched roof amidst an ambience of ruins. Lodge’s all rooms and tented camp are attached with bathroom and showers running with hot and cold water facilities.

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Lodge provides three meals in a day, including tea and coffee. Lodge also provides breakfast & packed lunch upon departure.

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• Tour Visit to tribal village.
• Village visit, Tea garden visit with prior permission
• Jeep Safari for see wild animals in national park
• Trekking in the nearest forest.

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Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is renowned for having the largest population in the world of the prehistoric-looking one-horned rhinoceros. In fact, two-thirds of all one-horned rhinos in the world can be found inside the national park. Kaziranga is located in the state of Assam in the northeast region of India , so it's quite a distance from the usual Indian tourist routes and an ideal destination for adventurous travelers . It's nestled in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, an area that is renowned for its unique biodiversity and untouched jungle paradise.

Reserve a jeep and head out on a safari around Kaziranga. Most visitors come to see the one-horned rhinoceros, which thrive in the swampy grasslands the cover many parts of the park. However, there are also all kinds of other animals to see here. Since tigers do reside in the park, it is officially considered a tiger reserve, although sightings are rare. More common wildlife you'll come across include wild elephants, buffaloes, gaur, monkeys, deer, otters, badgers, leopards, Indian pangolin , and wild boar.

Four main rivers—Brahmaputra, Diphlu, Mora Diphlu, and Mora Dhansiri—cross the park. The massive Brahmaputra River, bordering the park to the north, is inhabited by blind Ganges river dolphins, which you can see on a river safari. In addition, there are more than 250 seasonal bodies of water that attract migratory birds from distant lands as far away as Siberia.

Jeep safaris through the park are the best way to explore Kaziranga. Private vehicles aren't allowed to enter the park, so you'll need to book a tour on an authorized vehicle. Your accommodations can likely help you book a tour before arriving for easier planning, but you can also hire one of the vehicles waiting at the Kaziranga Tourist Complex, located just south of Kohora. It handles safari bookings and jeep rental. Jeep safaris can be booked on the spot, and you pay for the entire vehicle, so it's a good idea to wait around and try to join a group if you're traveling solo or as a couple to reduce the cost.

The park has four separate ranges that can be explored and each one has its own headquarters. There's the Central Range at Kohora, the Western Range at Bagori, the Eastern Range at Agoratuli, and the Burhapahar Range at Gorakati. Jeeps travel on a set route, and there are a couple of places where you can stop and get out of the car. The safari route in each range takes about two hours, and many visitors try to see two ranges during a day visit.

The most accessible part to visit is the grassy Central Range, but the Western Range is about 25 minutes away and has the highest density of rhinos. Ideally, aim to see both the Central and Western ranges by jeep safari, as they're very different in terms of landscape and foliage. The Eastern Range is about 40 minutes from Kohora and is best known for its wide array of birds and wetlands, although rhinos and other animals are also present. If you want to get away from the crowds, Burapahar is the least-visited range and the only part of the park that includes hiking trails.

Boat safaris also operate from the newly launched River Tourism Zone at Bhomoraguri in Tezpur, alongside the Brahmaputra River in the park's new area, to promote dolphin tourism. It's located about 30 kilometers from the Burapahar range. The safaris have three different routes, with the longest extending into Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary west of Kaziranga. However, the best place for river dolphin sighting is near Koliabhumura Bridge in Tezpur.

All budget hotels are in Kohora, near the Central range. It's convenient to stay there as both the Western and Eastern ranges are equally accessible from there. For travelers who want to spend a little more, there are some incredible options like luxurious jungle bungalows or a fully-equipped resort to focus on relaxing during your stay.

• IORA - The Retreat : One of the most popular Kaziranga hotels is the sprawling IORA - The Retreat resort, located on 20 acres of land just a couple of kilometers from the park's main entrance. Best of all, it's reasonably priced for what's provided, with amenities like a spa, swimming pool, and fitness center.
• Diphlu River Lodge : This extravagant lodge is located about 15 minutes west of the tourist complex, and has 12 cottages on stilts overlooking the river. It's definitely a luxury stay, but the scenic views and bungalow rooms are worth the cost.
• Wild Grass Lodge : For a reputable budget option that's popular with foreign visitors and backpackers, the Wild Grass Lodge is located in Bossagaon village, a short drive from Kohora. Its safari rates are a bit less than other similar hotels.

The park is situated in the state of Assam in India's Northeast region on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. It's about 220 kilometers (137 miles) from Guwahati, 100 kilometers (60 miles) from Jorhat, and 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Furkating. The main entrance to the park is at Kohora on National Highway 37, where there are a Tourist Complex and booking offices.

There are airports at Guwahati (which has flights from all over India) and Jorhat (best accessed from Kolkata ). Then, it's a five-hour drive from Guwahati or a two-hour drive from Jorhat, either in private taxi or public bus. Some hotels will provide pick-up services, as well.

Buses and shared vehicles to Kaziranga are available from Palthan Bazaar, near the railway station, in Guwahati. There's an airport shuttle bus that goes to Palthan Bazaar. Alternatively, multiple buses to Kaziranga depart from the Interstate Bus Terminal in Guwahati before 10 a.m. If you arrive after 10 a.m. and want to take a bus, you'll need to go to the transportation hub in the south of Guwahati at Khanapara. Buses and other shared vehicles heading to Upper Assam are readily available there. Buses from Guwahati to Kaziranga can easily be booked on Redbus.in (if you don't have an Indian card, you'll need to use Amazon Pay because foreign cards aren't accepted)

The nearest railway stations are at Jakhalabandha, one hour away (trains run there from Guwahati, take the Guwahati-Silghat Town Passenger ) , and Furkating (for trains from Delhi and Kolkata).

• Kaziranga National Park is open daily from November to April every year, although the exact dates vary based on accessibility after the monsoon season .
• The peak time for visiting is December and January, when the weather is most comfortable. The park gets extremely busy during the peak season and it's likely to negatively affect your experience there due to the large crowds.
• February to early March is the best time to visit to balance out the crowds with the weather. Crowds drop off in March but the weather becomes sweltering as summer begins .
• A week-long Kaziranga Elephant Festival, held to encourage people to save and protect elephants, takes place at the park from February 11 to 17 every year.
• Be prepared to pay several different fees to explore Kaziranga. Apart from the park entrance fee, you'll also need to pay for a vehicle entry permit, a jeep hire, camera fees, and also for an armed guard to accompany your tour—which is required of all jeep safaris.

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Kaziranga’s safaris are back. Here are 5 hotels you can book right now

By Shraddha Chowdhury

Two weeks ago, Assam's Kaziranga National Park began welcoming tourists . A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kaziranga is home to two-thirds of the world's one-horned rhinos as well as a large population of tigers. Initially, only the Kohora and Bagori ranges were opened to tourists through jeep safaris. Now, the famous elephant safari has also resumed with 10 gentle giants in service.

On cue, a number of resorts and lodges around the park are now taking reservations.

Here are five places to stay in Kaziranga right now

Diphlu River Lodge, Kaziranga

Set on the banks of the river that gives it its name, with Kaziranga visible in the distance, Diphlu River Lodge and its semi-detached cottages can accommodate only 24 guests at a time. In 2016, they hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who they regaled with music and dance performances. Their in-house naturalists accompany guests on all jeep safaris. One can also opt for a day cruise over the Brahmaputra, do a bit of dolphin spotting, visit nearby villages and tea gardens and enjoy bihu dance performances. And the machan here is perfect to gather for drinks or for a spot of birdwatching. Doubles from Rs30,800; Website

IORA - The Retreat

IORA - The Retreat, Kaziranga

Conveniently located just off NH37 on the Guwahati Dibrugarh Sector, this 42-room property is spread over 20 acres of tea gardens, with a smaller one offering an authentic tea-drinking experience. The perfect blend of the tranquility of Assam and the modern comforts of a resort, IORA offers all the luxuries of a home away from home along with immersive wildlife experiences—jeep and elephant safaris to Kaziranga National Park just 30 minutes away—visits to the nearby Orchid Garden and Biodiversity Park and Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary as well as angling and rafting trips on the rapids of River Jia-Bhorolli. Doubles from Rs6,120; Website

Infinity Resorts, Kaziranga

The property is set amidst a thick bamboo grove, where guests have a choice of 15 lake-facing cottage rooms built on stilts like the original Assamese bungalows of flood-prone Kaziranga, richly furnished with glass sliding doors that open up to wonderful lush green views. Head out on an early-morning elephant safari ride to get up close with rhinos, hog deer and other animals at the national park, trek to Panbari Forest to spot hoolock gibbons, walk through the nearby Botanical Garden or village and relax in the spa or pool at the end of the day. Doubles from Rs5,000; Website

Borgos Resort

Borgos Resort, Kaziranga

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Enjoy assisted tours by jeep of Kaziranga, a boat ride on the Brahmaputra as well as campfires after the sun goes down. The 44 spacious, well-appointed rooms, with stunning views of the surrounding forest landscape, and other facilities here, like the massive pool and spa, will make it easier for you to unwind and relax after a tiring safari-filled day. Doubles from Rs6,720; Website

Wild Grass Lodge, Kaziranga

The lodge is located right by Kaziranga, which will make it so much easier to wake up for early-morning safaris. You can opt for any of the 18 double rooms in the two jungle lodges here, or any of the three tents at the Wild Grass Tented Camp. Besides jeep safaris to spot rhinos, elephants, and other animals in the national park, the lodge also organises treks into the nearby forest and village tours. Doubles from Rs1,400; contact +91 99544 16945

Guidelines you need to follow at Kaziranga National Park in Assam

Children below the age of 10 and seniors above 65 are not permitted to enter as per the guidelines set by the park.

All vehicles entering the park must be properly sanitised.

Thermal scanning of all visitors will be done at check posts. Any visitor suspected of having COVID-19 or showing any symptoms will be taken to the nearest health centre by a special team.

Visitors, drivers and guides must wear face masks and face shields at all times.

Tourists must sanitise themselves properly before entering the park and maintain physical distance at all times.

Spitting inside the park is prohibited.

A limited number of jeeps will be allowed to enter the park at a time, and all tyres will be sanitised after each trip.

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4.0/5 Suchandra Dasgupta

Tue May 07 10:42:18 IST 2024

Hotel located at Kaziranga National park Central zone almost inside forest and well maintained huge property . Lots of greenery , bird cool place to stay . They nice lawn with kids play zone . Cottage rooms are too big with separate seating area with sofa and balcony . Neat and clean big washroom . Food quality and staff behavior was good , special mention manager babu he personally takes care of guests . They have ample parking space . On request they facilitate in elephant and jeep safari booking at last moment. This is Assam govt owned property so after being such huge property at prime tourist location this is underrated.

5.0/5 Kasturi Majumder

Mon February 26 16:21:44 IST 2024

Situated in Central Range.. Nice property... We stayed for 2 days and booked a cottage.. Rooms were very big in size, well furnished and with 24 hrs. hot water facility.. Food were very tasty.. Staffs are very cordial, helpful and prompt.. They also arranged the Jungle safari by Elephant and Jeep at Kohora and Bagori zone .. Highly recommended for Kaziranga trip...!!!!

5.0/5 Maahi Arya

Wed January 31 21:19:28 IST 2024

We stayed there for our New Year's celebration on a Vacation mode. A wild deer came to pay us visit inside this campus while we were standing next to each other in the balcony of our cottage, this moment was so precious. The food they served was very good and the hotel staffs are very welcoming and helpful. Go for it.

4.0/5 PINKI GHOSH

Fri November 17 12:46:29 IST 2023

Good hotel with kid friendly atmosphere at kohora. Food quality is average and costly. Rooms are big with appropriate space and furniture and geyser in bathroom, with nice view, specially sitting at balcony is itself relaxing. Service is good, help is at once, but indirectly they take a good amount of bribe for providing you every service.

5.0/5 Ayantika Sen

Tue January 09 14:27:28 IST 2024

It is situated in the central zone of kaziranga national park. The staff are very polite and cooperative. The rooms are spacious and clean at an affordable price. They also have cottages in the same property. Highly recommended, but you have to book in advance.

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Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve ~ Tour Packages & Safari Bookings Official

Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros

WELCOME TO KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

When it comes to exploring the different bio-diversities of Mother Nature then Assam is one destination that should be in the bucket list of every traveler who wants to explore into the dense jungles and admire the beauty of the majestic animals and floral species. Once a visitor is already in Assam then Kaziranga National Park is the place to visit upon your arrival to the State. Kaziranga is not just a National Park; it is among the best biosphere reserves of India where one gets to sight majestic species of the likes of Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Elephants, Asiatic Water Buffaloes, Sambars, Gaurs, Pythons and a host of other mammals, reptiles, birds and butterfly species. But even more than the sight of a Rhino, Tiger or Elephant, it is Kaziranga National Park’s indescribable peace and quiet magic that feed the soul and remain with visitors forever. Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kaziranga is also a Project Tiger Reserve and as per facts, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve has the highest population density of Tigers among all other protected areas in the World! To add a feather to the cap of Kaziranga, this National Park also has within the region of India, the highest population density of Asiatic Elephants, Swamp Deers and Wild Asiatic Water Buffaloes. Kaziranga National Park has also been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and is also home to the only Ape species found in India – the Hoolock Gibbons.

Flora of Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park has an abundant diversity of flora spread across the length and breadth of the park. With the mighty Brahmaputra and its tributaries depositing silts along the river beds and also inside the premises of Kaziranga during floods, the soil at Kaziranga promises a wide growth of various species of floral diversity. It can be said that Kaziranga’s vegetation is a mix of eastern wet alluvial grasslands, semi evergreen forests and tropical moist deciduous forests.  At Kaziranga National Park, the entire vegetation can be diversified as tall grasses cover 42 percent, short grasses around 11 percent, open jungles 29 percent, swamp 4 percent, rivers and water bodies 8 percent and sand about 6 percent of the area of the Kaziranga National Park. Some of the plant species of Kaziranga National Park are Aphanamixis polystachya, Talauma hodgsonii, Dillenia indica, Garcinia tinctoria, Ficus rumphii, Cinnamomum bejolghota, and species of syzygium. Common trees and shrubs under semi evergreen composition are Albizia procera, Duabanga grandiflora, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Crateva unilocularis, Sterculia urens, Grewia serrulata, Mallotus philippensis, Bridelia retusa, Aphania rubra, Leea indica, etc.

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Fauna of Kaziranga National Park

When it comes to the Wildlife in India, Kaziranga National Park happens to be an amazing showcase to highlight these majestic fauna species. In addition to being home to the ‘Big Five’ viz. the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, the Asiatic Elephants, Royal Bengal Tigers, Swamp Deers and the Asiatic Water Buffalo, Kaziranga’s topography also serves as an ideal habitat for as many as 14 rare and endangered species of the likes of the Gaurs, Sloth Bears, Leopards, Capped Langurs, Assamese Macaques, Otters, Mongoose, etc. The huge area of 430 sq. km. of the Kaziranga National Park comprising of the tall grasslands make it an ideal area for the survival of its more than 2400 numbers of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros species. And as much of its area of Kaziranga is open for exploring it doesn’t become much of a hindrance to sight the roaming herds of the Asiatic Elephants, the Leopards, Asiatic Water Buffaloes and the occasional Tigers. While the ‘Big Five’ of Kaziranga National Park roam around freely in the park, a majority of the herbivores that can be sighted here of the likes of the Hog deer, Sambar, Barking deer and wild pig form a key diet for the Tigers and Leopards, while birds, frogs, rodents, fish and snakes for the much smaller Jungle and Fishing Cats of Kaziranga.

Visitors to Kaziranga National Park also have a rare opportunity at times to spot the badgers, moles, civets, porcupines and pangolins at certain areas within the park. A wide variety of the primates of the world are spotted on the trees of Kaziranga where the primary ones are the Capped Langurs, Capped Leaf Monkeys, Monkeys, Common Langurs, Assamese Macaques, Rhesus along with the Hoolock Gibbons. The trees of Kaziranga are also home to many bats. While the Indian deer species are to be found in abundance near the water bodies of Kaziranga National Park, the park also has an abundant population crossing 5000 numbers of the Hog deer. Barking deers are also to be seen here particularly in the well watered forest areas while the Sambar Deer species of Kaziranga comprises of herds of hinds and young frequented the edges of lakes and shallow streams of Kaziranga National Park. The forests and grasslands of Kaziranga National Park is home to a large number of Wild pigs, the Indian bison viz. the Gaurs, the Leopards, Sloth bears and the Fishing Cats.

A paradise for Ornithologists and Bird lovers as well, Kaziranga National Park is a bird lovers paradise with over 470 species of both resident and migratory to be spotted here. Some of the species of birds to be found in the Kaziranga Biodiversity area are Fulvous Whistling Duck, Lesser Whistling-Duck, Greater White-fronted Goose, Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Shelduck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Gadwall Anas, Falcated Duck, Spot-billed Duck, Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Common Teal Anas crecca, Red-crested Pochard, Common Pochard, Tufted Duck, Yellow-legged Buttonquail, Barred Buttonquail, Eurasian Wryneck, Speckled Piculet, White-browed Piculet, etc.

Jeep & Elephant Safari – Kaziranga National Park

In order to explore the varied flora and fauna of Kaziranga National Park, the forest department of Kaziranga National Park organizes Jeep and Elephant Safari to the interiors of four (4) different wildlife ranges at the Kaziranga National Park. With a vast corea area sprawling over 400 sq. km. it becomes necessary for visitors to Kaziranga to take either of the following options. Also trekking into the forest reserves of Kaziranga is presently not allowed for the safety of its visitors.

There are four (4) Safari ranges at Kaziranga National Park namely:

• Kohora or the Central Safari Zone
• Bagori or the Western Safari Zone
• Agoratoli or the Eastern Safari Zone
• Burapahar or the Ghorakati Safari Zone

Of these four safari ranges the Elephant Safari is conducted in the Kohora and Bagori ranges while the Jeep Safari is conducted in the Kohora, Bagori, Burapahar and Agaratoli ranges. The Elephant Safari timings at Kaziranga National Park are two (2) slots in the mornings starting at 5 AM in the morning for the first and 6.30 AM in the morning for the second.

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The Jeep Safari is conducted on 3 ranges of Kaziranga National Park viz. at Kohora, Bagori and Agoratoli. The morning Jeep Safari slot starts at 7.30 AM in the morning and extends for a duration of 1 1/2 to 2 hours while the afternoon slots starts at 1.30 PM in the afternoon and extends for around 2 hours duration.

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Hotels and Resorts at Kaziranga

For visitors travelling to Kaziranga National Park there are many Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Guest Houses, Budget Lodges and Homestays for their stay around the vicinity of the National Park. Many numbers of Tourist Lodges at Kaziranga National Park are maintained and furnished by the Forest department of Kaziranga. The Hotels and Resorts are owned and operated by private companies. Generally during the off season at Kaziranga National Park accommodations are easily available at these Hotels, Resorts, Lodges and Guest Houses of Kaziranga. However, during the peak travel season viz. from November to April, it is recommended to book ahead and paying in advance at these accommodations to confirm availability of your stay here. Mentioned below are some of the Deluxe Hotels, Resorts, Guest Houses in Kaziranga National Park.

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Climate and Best Time to visit Kaziranga

Kaziranga National Park being surrounded by trees and fresh tea gardens has a pleasant and favorable climate across the year. The weather at Kaziranga can be classified into four primary seasons (i) Spring (ii) Summer (iii) Monsoon and (iv) Winters.

The summer season at Kaziranga lasts from May to June when the weather remains dry with temperatures ranging from 18 degree celsius to 35 degree celsius.

The spring season in Kaziranga lasts from the months of March to April when the weather remains quite favorable. It will be slightly warm during the day and the temperature gradually decreases to a fine and pleasant one by evening. Visitors to Kaziranga National Park prefer this season for their visit mostly the holidays fall during this season too.

The monsoons in Kaziranga are very severe. Couples with the heavy showers and the waters of the mighty Brahmaputra river, the park gets flooded with water from the months of July thru September. Temperatures too are hot and humid during the monsoons at Kaziranga National Park.

Towards the end of the month of September the monsoon winds in Assam recede and this brings a huge respite the fauna of Kaziranga National Park. The water levels start receding and new flora start to bloom at Kaziranga. The Park management of Kaziranga National Park get completely busy to prepare the surroundings and safari area of Kaziranga for the upcoming tourist season. The park is reopened to public generally in the first week of October.

December marks the starting of the winter season at Kaziranga National Park and it lasts upto mid March. The weather during this time is cold and perfect for the Jeep Safaris during the day and afternoon session at Kaziranga National Park. Adequate warm clothing is necessary during the winters especially for the Elephant Safari in the morning.

The Best time to visit Kaziranga National Park is from the months of November to April.

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Tiger sighting at the Eastern Range of Kaziranga National Park

When you are visiting Kaziranga National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the abode of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tigers, you can be rest assured that your jungle safari experience is going to be one of the most thrilling experiences you will ever have. Any National Park in India is known for a particular animal species that is inhabiting the forest reserves of the place and while many of these National Parks across the country are known for its population of the Royal Bengal Tigers, it is not a guaranteed opportunity to tourists that they will get to spot the flagship animal species on their jungle safari ride into the forest reserves of the park. However at Kaziranga National Park, where the flagship species is the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, guests can be assured that they will have a guaranteed sighting of this animal here at Kaziranga National Park on just one jungle safari ride. Kaziranga National Park is divided across four principal safari zones at the Central (Kohora), Western (Bagori), Eastern (Agoratoli) and the Burapahar range and also two other ranges have been added at Biswanath and Panpur and even the natural trail at Chirang. However, the most popular designated safari route inside the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park remains at the Central (Kohora) and Western (Bagori) zone as these two places have the majority of the Hotels, Resorts and Homestays across the area and therefore guests coming to Kaziranga National Park prefer to stay at these places and go for a safari ride close by to their place of stay and also the proximity of the market and the available restaurants being a reason as well.

When you are travelling from Guwahati or Shillong towards the Central area of Kaziranga National Park, once you cross the Burapahar range of the park and are driving towards Bagori, there is a viewpoint across the place and if you stop here and get to the viewpoint you will be able to spot the Rhinos of Kaziranga National Park grazing on the open fields along with various other animals and bird species and so it can be said that at Kaziranga National Park, it is not necessary that you will need to go for a safari ride inside the park to spot the flagship species of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and instead you will able to spot it on the road journey itself without having to go inside the park as well – a feat not many National Parks across the country can guarantee. This is what makes Kaziranga National Park a very popular tourist attraction of not only North East India but also the country as well and today Kaziranga sees a good number of tourists from across the World to sight not only the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros but also the Royal Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Wild Water Buffaloes, Asiatic Elephants, Hog Deers, Swamp Deers, Hoolock Gibbons, Capped Langurs and also the 495 species of birds that are present inside the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park.

Kaziranga National Park is viewed as a complete holiday destination for many tourists who come to spend time with their family to not only enjoy their time at leisure but also to get the opportunity to be a part of this UNESCO World Heritage Site to see some of the most rare and endangered animals and bird species that this park boasts of a successful conservation story. For visitors to stay, the area around Kaziranga National Park at Kohora and Bagori offer many luxurious resorts and hotels that are ranging from budget stays to high end luxurious resorts and hotels as well. Certain deluxe properties around Kaziranga National Park offer four star amenities and two of the most sought after properties for stay are the Borgos Resort and IORA the Retreat and both these resorts are located near the Central Safari zone of Kaziranga National Park. The Diphlu River Lodge that is a one of the other premier properties that had the opportunity to host Prince William and Kate Middleton is another very beautiful property to stay during your visit to Kaziranga National Park; Other luxury properties to stay around are Mandu – the Escape, Infinity Resorts, United 21 Grassland Resort, Landmark Woods Kaziranga, Dhanashree Resort, The Polo Kaziranga, Foxtail Orchid Resort, etc. Other budget accommodations are the Bonhabi Resort, TESCO Resort, Nature Hunt Eco Camp, Emerald Resort, JBs Resort, Bonvilla Retreat, La Vue Resort, Bonroja Motel, Kaziranga Holidays, Florican Cottages, Namdang Guest House, Kaziranga Guest House,  Jupuri Ghar, Jungle city house, Kaziranga Lodge, Rhino Guest House, Akashdeep Guest House, Subhalaya Kaziranga Guest House, Hollong Eco Camp, Rhino Cafe Kaziranga and many such places to stay and enjoy your vacation at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Once you are here at Kaziranga National Park, ensure to explore the lush tea gardens across the place as the area around Kaziranga National Park has various tea estates and one popular one is the Methoni TE located just a little distance ahead and you can hire a cycle to explore along the tea gardens and the fresh aroma of the budding tea leaves is sure to leave a lasting impression on your mind. The area around Kaziranga National Park is inhabited by the Mishing tribe, Karbi tribe and the Tea garden tribes of Assam and you can also take the offbeat experience of Kaziranga National Park to go to visit these villages and learn about the life of these indigenous people of Assam who are mostly farmers by profession but have a big heart and welcome visitors with open arms. Catch a glimpse of the rural life of Assam that the state takes pride in and explore the lush countryside and the tall cover of the Karbi Anglong Mountains that are present on one side of Kaziranga National Park. For visitors there are two jungle safari options to embark on to visit the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park – the Jeep Safari and the Elephant Safari rides.

While the Jeep safari rides are conducted across all the forest ranges of Kaziranga National Park, the elephant safari rides are limited to the Central and Western range of the park. The elephant safari rides into the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park are conducted in the early morning slots at 5AM – 6AM and the other at 6.30AM – 7.30AM and visitors can embark on the back of the elephants to go for a King’s ride into the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park to sight the varied fauna of the park and sight the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. The jeep safari rides start at around 7.30AM for the morning slot and end at around 10.30AM and again the jeep safari rides into the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park commence at 1PM in the afternoon session and continue to 2.30PM to the final entry time and visitors need to ensure to come out of the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park by last around 4PM. To add more options to visitors who are thrill seekers, Kaziranga National Park authority now have introduced a trekking route inside the forests and this is the Chirang Nature Trail that is present under the Burapahar range of Kaziranga National Park. To spot the aquatic life especially the endangered River Dolphins of the River Brahmaputra, visitors to Kaziranga National Park can proceed to the Bhomoraguri safari point to enjoy a boat safari ride on the waters of the Brahmaputra River as well.

Kaziranga National Park is undoubtedly one of the very fine National Parks in the country and the diversity of the animals at the park is a paradise for all to come and witness. The Kaziranga National Park is a pride of the tourism industry of Assam and Northeast India and the beautiful forest reserves of the place is a once in a lifetime opportunity to view for guests coming here. The beautiful plains and the flowing rivers across the area of the Kaziranga National Park is sure to leave any visitor coming here enthralled at the park premises. Kaziranga National Park is known to be home to the highest population of the Indian One Horned Rhinoceros and as per the data a total population of over 2400 one horned rhinos are present inside the forest reserves of the park. Apart from the rhinos one can also get to sight the Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Elephants, Asiatic Wild Water Buffaloes, Swamp Deer, Hog Deer and the only Ape species found in India viz. the Hoolock Gibbons. Two safari modes are conducted inside the forest reserves of the park viz. the Elephant Safari and the jeep safari rides and both these rides are a thrill to witness here and we can get to admire the various species of flora, fauna and avifauna here as well. The various bird species recorded are over 495 species in number and this includes both the resident and the migratory bird species as well. Certain reptile species that one can find inside the forests of the Kaziranga National Park are the King Cobra, Indian Pythons and the Rock Pythons.

When you are on your safari rides inside the forest reserves of the Kaziranga National Park either on the elephant back or the jeep rides then you must ensure to carry binoculars that will allow you to have a close up view of the moving animals and birds that roam freely across the forest reserves of the Kaziranga National Park that you might not be able to spot with the naked eyes. Apart from your stay and jungle safari rides inside the forest reserves of the Kaziranga National Park there are many other attractions to be enjoyed on your visit to the Kaziranga National Park and this includes the boat safari on the Brahmaputra River at the Bhumuraguri area near the Koliabhumura bridge. This boat safari experience at Kaziranga National Park is the best way to enjoy the sightings of the endangered River Dolphin species of the place and you also have the opportunity to sight many more of the animal species including the Bengal Tigers that come to the banks of the River to quench its thirst. Take a tour from Kaziranga National Park to visit the Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary that is located about 3 hours drive from Kaziranga National Park at Mariani and it is one of the best places in the country to spot the Hoolock Gibbon species. The Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is surrounded by evergreen forests and the beautiful tea gardens of Assam that offer a perfect opportunity for you to spot the Hoolock Gibbons in the wild that is the only Ape species found in India and there are around 106 Hoolock Gibbons present inside the forests.

Another popular tourist attraction at Kaziranga National Park is that of the Kaziranga Orchid Park that is a pride of Kaziranga National Park and this is the largest orchid park in India that houses various indigenous orchid species that are found across Assam and Northeast India. It is located at around 2km distance from the main town area of Kaziranga National Park at Kohora and around 600 species of orchids are known to be found here at the Kaziranga National Park. Apart from the orchid species you can also visit the section of handicrafts and handlooms, monument photo gallery, rice museum, orchid photo gallery, bamboo garden, souvenir shop and also the open stage area where regular performances of the traditional dances of Assam are performed here at the Kaziranga Orchid Park at the Kaziranga National Park. Another attraction of the Kaziranga National Park is the Karbi ethnic village that is an initiative to display to the tourists the traditions and culture of the indigenous Karbi community who inhabit the area across Kaziranga National Park and also live behind the Karbi Anglong hills that borders the area of the Kaziranga National Park and this Karbi ethnic village is must visit place. Get to witness the life of the Karbi people of Assam who have inhabited the area across Kaziranga National Park since times immemorial and they have contributed a lot towards the conservation efforts of the animals at the Kaziranga National Park along with the forest authorities and it is a very beautiful place to visit near the Kaziranga National Park.

When you are here at the Kaziranga National Park, then you must surely not miss out on a visit to the nearby tea gardens. Just on your approach to this famed UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will be greeted by a lush cover of tea gardens of Assam and one tea estate that is a must visit is that of the Hatikhuli tea estate and this is where you get to smell the aroma of the fresh tea an also you can get to see the plantations of black pepper and the organic tea as well. The lush green tea gardens across the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park is surely a thing that will soothe your eyes and apart from Hatikhuli tea estate you can also visit the Methoni tea estate as well. Your visit to Kaziranga National Park is incomplete without going for the jungle safari ride inside the forest reserves of the park to spot the various animals in the wild and the two modes of safari that can be enjoyed are the jeep safari and the elephant safari rides as mentioned as above. The jeep safari ride is a popular option and it is conducted across all the four zones of the park and the duration is for 2 hours. The jeep safari rides slot starts from 7.30AM to 10AM in the morning and then again from 1PM to 2.30PM in the afternoon. The elephant safari rides inside the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park are however organized only in the morning slots from 5AM to 7AM and this is a very thrilling experience and needs to be booked in advance due to limited seat availability.

So before you plan on your visit at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam, you need to have certain things planned in your mind so that your visit to the Kaziranga National Park in Assam is one of the most thrilling experiences to be enjoyed and a complete family vacation as well. You need to be aware that to explore the vast forest reserves of the Kaziranga National Park that is spread across four zones it is advised that you plan your visit to Kaziranga National Park for atleast 3 days and 2 nights. On the first day you can arrive at the LGBI airport at Guwahati and you can pay a visit to the famed Maa Kamakhya temple at Guwahati and later you can continue on your drive to the Kaziranga National Park and get to stay in one of the very luxury resorts that are located outside the core forest reserves area. In case you are a budget traveler then also you need not worry because there are various other guest houses, hotels, homestays and ecocamps that cater to the budget requirements of various travelers coming to Kaziranga National Park. The next day you can go for your jungle safari inside the forest reserves of the Kaziranga National Park where you can opt for one elephant safari ride early in the morning (conducted for 1 hour) and later on a jeep safari ride (conducted for 2 hours) at one of the four safari zones of Kaziranga National Park. Though most of the tourists come to sight the One Horned Rhinoceros that is the pride of the Kaziranga National Park, many tourists also come to spot the tigers as well and also the various bird species.

Apart from the above two animals the other animals to be found are the sloth bear, jungle cat, fishing cat, leopard cat, etc. Guests who come to Kaziranga National Park often opt for both the jungle safari rides here but it is advised to book the elephant safari rides much prior to your arrival as the seats are limited and these are sold out quite early as well. The Kaziranga National Park remains opened to tourists from October to mid may and visitors come to the park across these months but the best time remains from November to April when the weather is favorable and the best time to sight the animals is from the months of March and April when the tall elephant grass are burnt down by the forest authorities. The park remains closed from mid May to September as this is the time the monsoon season arrives in Assam and the park gets flooded with the waters of the rivers that flow across the park. The jeep safari experience at Kaziranga National Park is one of the best modes of safari that is availed by the guests and it takes you across the deep forest cover and the safari lasts for 2 hours duration where you have the opportunity to sight many species of animals and birds of the Kaziranga National Park on this ride. Each jeep can accommodate 6 guests and the jeep takes you across the vast forests of the Kaziranga National Park across each of the four entry zones separately.

On the jeep safari rides inside the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park do not be startled when you see a rhino crossing your path or an elephant herd walking towards you or even the Tigers looking at you from a distance because these all add to the thrill of the jeep safari ride inside the forest reserves of Kaziranga National Park. The elephant safari ride at Kaziranga National Park is the most sought after jungle safari option that is chosen by tourists and you for a thrilling one hour safari elephant back ride that is steered by a professional mahout. The elephant safari ride allows tourists to have a wide angle view of the forests and get to go close to the Rhinos of the Kaziranga National Park. The elephant back ride at Kaziranga National Park is one of the most rewarding experiences for all guests. Another fantastic experience to embark on is the boat safari ride that is a good opportunity for guests to spot the endangered river dolphin species in the Brahmaputra River. The boat ride along the river bank at the Kaziranga National Park allows guests to have more sightings of the animals that come to here to quench their thirst. Also do not miss out on the opportunity to visit the Kaziranga Orchid Park – the largest orchid park in India that houses over 600 species of the rare and endangered orchid species and also get to enjoy the folk dance performances of Assam here as well. A visit to the nearby tea gardens of Kaziranga National Park is a must and you can get to admire the lush green cover of the tea gardens of Assam here as well.

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• The Kilimanjaro suite offers a luscious, exotic palette of color throughout. Delicately carved African masks adorn the cabin as well as the art of Lisa and D. Arthur Wilson. The large, rustic entertainment unit is home to familiar games and books as well as Scott Smith’s charming photos of some of the residents at TCWR! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.
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Congo Suite at the Zulu Lodge

• The Congo Suite offers a beautiful reminder of Africa. The color scheme is tan with pops of color in the art that D. Wilson and Lisa Wilson placed throughout. With the rolling hills of Ozarks surrounding the Congo, you will get the full “Africa in the Ozarks” experience! The private deck of this suite boasts views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

Okavango Suite at the Zulu Lodge

Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Ramp-Accessible (not ADA)

• The Okavango suite is artistically styled with a beautiful blue hue and aluminum colors providing you with a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation. Meerkats are waiting to greet you in D. Arthur Wilson’s “No Meer Family” giclee print. The spacious bathroom offers a shower large enough for two people. A shower seat is available if needed. Also available if needed are the toilet safety frame and rails in the shower. Both decks are charming with the back deck boasting lovely views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunsets.

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Starting at $200 per night | Ages 18+ | 2 guests | Sunset motifs

• The Serengeti suite is designed in a purple and red combination delivering the colors of our breathtaking Ozark sunsets. This suite’s artwork by D. Arthur and Lisa Wilson might have you believe you are actually in Africa! The presentation of Lisa’s Mixed Media original art, Passion 2 and Passion 4, hangs over the Queen size bed. The Serengeti suite has many giclee prints like along with a beautiful male lion print over the love seat. Wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes fill this room along with fantastic photographs taken by Scott Smith, our TCWR resident photographer. The private deck of this suite boasts both views of the sprawling valley and beautiful sunrises.

Kalahari Suite at the Zulu Lodge

• The Kalahari suite is a cozy escape with an exotic theme of bamboo and jewel tones throughout. The artistic bamboo headboard above the Queen bed is complemented by original abstract art from Lisa Wilson and D. Arthur Wilson’s Wild Expressionism limited editions. As you relax on either the front or back decks, the gentle caroling of the big cats is music to your ears!
• This suite sleeps 2 guests above the age of 18 and is open from March until November.

Moscow Elks Lodge #249

Golf course.

The Elks Golf Course is a private 9-hole golf course open to members and guests of members May through October

Green Fees —

Member                        9-holes     $20.00               18-holes     $26.00

guest                             9-holes     $22.00               18-holes     $32.00

Jr. (17 and under)      $1 per hole     MHS Golf Team plays free

Season Golf Pass —

Single     $565.00          Family     $720.00          Jr.     $100.00

Range Fees —

range balls – bucket  $5.00

season range pass          Single     $115.00          Family     $170.00

Power Carts —

cart rental 9 holes-    $24.00          cart rental 18 holes- $30.00

season cart shed–electric     $235.00            season cart shed–gas     $215.00

Push Carts —

9 holes – $5   18 holes – $10

Club Rental —     $10.00

GHIN fees —      $40.00

Established in 1892, Moscow Elks Lodge #249 is the oldest Elks Lodge in Idaho!

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15 Best Things to Do in Moscow (Idaho)

In a landscape of fertile rolling hills on the Idaho-Washington boundary, Moscow is the county seat of Latah County and the home of the University of Idaho, founded in the early 1890s.

The city has a cozy downtown with historic brick buildings from the turn of the 20th century and lots of community events, like a weekly farmers’ market spring through fall, and a bustling artwalk in June.

As you would expect, the University of Idaho plays an important role in the city’s cultural, social and sporting life, and many of the attractions in this list are connected to this institution in some way.

The surrounding Palouse landscape of rambling hills decked with wheat fields, can be explored on two paved rail trails, heading out east and west of the city.

1. University of Idaho Arboretum & Botanical Garden

The loveliest feature of the university campus’ verdant grounds is the UI Arboretum & Botanical Garden.

You’ll find it in 63 acres, just south of the President’s Residence and the university’s golf course, with undulating Palouse hills in the background.

Open to the public with free admission, the arboretum was laid out on a former hayfield in the early-1980s, although its origins go back way before, to the early 20th century.

In fact you can check out the site of the first arboretum, planted in the 1910s with majestic specimen trees, including a giant sequoia, on the north side of the President’s Residence.

As for the “new” arboretum, this counts more than 17,000 plants from over 2,400 taxa, mostly organized into geographical regions, including Europe, Asia and Eastern and Western North America.

On the south end are exquisite display gardens for xerophytes, ornamental willows, irises and heather, as well as a butterfly garden, magical in summer.

2. Latah Trail

Twelve miles long, this paved trail will take you east from Moscow all the way to the neighboring city of Troy.

The Latah Trail was completed in 2008 and is on the course of a dismantled BNSF railroad line that junctioned at Arrow, some 30 miles to the southeast.

The path is ten feet wide, allowing plenty of space for walkers and cyclists in summer, and snowshoers and cross-country skiers after snowfall in winter.

As this is a rail trail there are no difficult slopes but you’ll be guaranteed breathtaking panoramas of the Palouse, with tilled slopes interspersed with sweeps of coniferous forest.

In Moscow the Latah Trail merges seamlessly with the Paradise Path, in turn connecting with the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail, which we’ll talk about below.

3. Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center

The Appaloosa, identified by its colorful spotted coat, is a horse breed synonymous with the Palouse region, so it’s fitting that there should be a museum for it, right on the Idaho-Washington state line.

The museum shines a light on a variety of topics, like the history of spotted horses in art and literature, Appaloosas’ various coat patterns, and the importance of Appaloosas to the native Nez Perce people.

Display cases are loaded with interesting objects, from saddles to black and white photography and Native American artifacts. There’s also a hands-on area to keep children engaged, as well as a theater and an extensive library.

4. Moscow Farmers’ Market

Taking place on Saturdays, 9 am to 1 pm, May through October, Moscow Farmers’ Market is now well into its fifth decade.

Right on Main Street, this is a celebration of the Moscow area’s farmers, artisans and musicians, giving them an opportunity to connect with the city’s residents and visitors.

For shoppers interested in food provenance the market is a chance to find out where your produce comes from and pick up tips about storage and preparation.

There’s a wide range of vendors for vegetables, fruit, plants, flowers, local grass-fed meat, pastries, honey, jams, cosmetics, home decorations, hand-forged knives and much more.

The market has live music most weeks, as well as freshly prepared food, from tacos to samosas.

5. Bill Chipman Palouse Trail

Following the right of way of the old Union Pacific Railroad, the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail runs west from Moscow, crossing the state line and taking you to Pullman, Washington.

Pullman is the home of the flagship campus for Washington State University, the second-largest institution of higher education in the state.

Seven miles long, the trail, paved all the way, carries you through bucolic Palouse scenery, parallel to State Route 270.

There’s a shallow gradient, and you’ll come across rest areas and interpretive signs along the route. And while the landscapes are gorgeous, the trail also has an important practical use as a commuter route for cyclists between the two university campuses.

6. Prichard Art Gallery

This outreach facility for the University of Idaho is located in downtown Moscow, and moved to its current location on Main Street in 1986.

The Prichard Art Gallery has a lively schedule of exhibitions, events and educational programming, receiving upwards of 17,000 visitors a year.

You can check out the creativity of members of the Idaho College of Art and Architecture, as well as temporary exhibits for local, regional, national and international artists in a whole spectrum of media.

The exhibits rotate at short intervals, so there’s always something fresh to see, while the gift shop sells unique pieces by artists and craftspeople from the area.

7. McConnell Mansion

On leafy Adams Street, a couple of blocks east of Main Street, stands the palatial W. J. McConnell House.

In a Stick/Eastlake style, this elegant residence was built in 1886 for William J. McConnell (1839-1925), who served as Governor of Idaho from 1893 to 1897, after previously representing the young state as one of its first United States Senators.

The mansion is the headquarters of the Latah County Historical Society, and you can take a look around a series of themed period rooms, featuring authentic furnishings and appliances.

The society also puts on fascinating exhibits and learning events, often in partnership with the University of Idaho and always well worth attending.

8. Colter’s Creek Winery

The rolling country south of Moscow has everything you need to make great wine, and in 2016 the Lewis-Clark Valley gained official AVA (American Viticultural Area) designation.

Colter’s Creek has a storefront and tasting room in Moscow, growing its grapes on the sunny slopes where the Potlatch flows into the Clearwater River.

Planted between the 1980s and 2010s these vineyards produce a wide variety of grapes, running the gamut from Riesling to Cabernet Sauvignon, for local handcrafted wines that have earned widespread acclaim.

The stylish Moscow tasting room is in Main Street’s Hattabaugh building, constructed in 1890, and has a choice of estate wines on tap. Wine tasting classes take place regularly, to help you tell a Sangiovese from a Tempranillo.

9. Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre

On the National Register of Historic Places, this fine old Spanish Revival cinema has a history going back to 1926, and was founded as a vaudeville stage and silent movie house.

The current tiled facade, in a pared-down Art Deco style, has been in place since 1949, and up to the late-1980s this was downtown Moscow’s main movie theater.

Since 2000, the venue has belonged to the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, which carried out thorough renovations in the 2010s. Come for classic, independent and foreign films, as well as a variety of community stage performances and other events.

10. Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center

Summers in Moscow wouldn’t be the same without this public outdoor pool, splash pad and water park, open June through September.

If you want to get your laps in, the Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center has a 25-yard, six-lane pool.

Meanwhile parents can bring children to the extensive play area, which features a toddler-friendly slide, tumble buckets, interactive equipment, slides for bigger kids and a small lazy river.

The center also has picnic tables, barbecues, lounge chairs and free Wi-Fi, as well as a full-service concession area, though you’re free to bring your own food.

11. Idaho Vandals

The 16,000-seater multipurpose arena, Kibbie Dome is home field for several of the University of Idaho’s sports teams, all called the Idaho Vandals.

So depending on the time of year you can catch pulsating football, basketball (men and women), soccer (women), tennis and indoor track and field at this venue.

The Kibbie Dome was completed in 1971 as an open-air stadium, and was given its barrel-vaulted roof in 1975.

The football team competes in the Big Sky Conference in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), returning in 2016 after 20 years bouncing around the Big West, Sun Belt and Western Athletic Conferences.

The Vandals’ golden age came between 1985 and 1995 when it reached the I-AA playoffs in ten out of 11 seasons.

If you’re wondering about the name, “Vandals”, it goes back more than a century, when UI’s feared basketball team played defense with such ferocity that they were dubbed the Vandals by the famous coach Hec Edmundson (1886-1964).

12. Ghormley Park

Bordered on the south side by Paradise Creek, Ghormley Park is the favorite destination for family fun and outdoor recreation in summer.

The park covers just over ten acres, a large section of which is in the shade of tall, mature trees.

This is where you’ll find the picnic shelter, fitted with BBQ grills, as well as a children’s playground.

Elsewhere there are amenities for baseball/softball, basketball and horseshoes. You can use the Paradise Trail, which traces the creek and connects a number of green spaces in Moscow, to get onto the Latah Trail on the east side of the city and the Bill Chipman Trail in the west.

13. Palouse Ice Rink

You can hit the ice at this popular local rink on the southeast side of town. Resembling an aircraft hangar, the Palouse Ice Rink has a temporary look about it, and when we wrote this article was making strides raising money for a permanent complex.

There are regular public skate sessions early in the day, after school and in the evening, and skate rental is reasonably priced.

Also on the schedule are casual stick-n-puck sessions, pick-up hockey, drop-in late-night curling, league curling, Palouse Adult League Hockey and much more. Check the calendar for learn-to-skate sessions.

14. Moscow Artwalk

Beginning back in 2004, the Moscow Artwalk is a landmark on the Palouse calendar. On one Friday evening in June, more than 60 businesses and 100 artists around downtown participate in a vibrant cultural and artistic event.

Moscow Artwalk brings exhibitions of a wide variety, as well as live demonstrations by artists, workshops, live music, dance performances and food vendors, on Main Street and its intersecting streets.

You can take in this cultural feast on a self-guided trail, and there’s a passport system, with six stamps making you eligible for a prize draw. And if you miss something, many of the participating businesses also have Saturday hours.

15. Fondo on the Palouse

The foundation responsible for the Latah Trail organizes this cycling event, normally staged on the last Saturday in June.

Fondo on the Palouse takes you out into the beautiful rolling Palouse landscape on a variety of group bike rides, all setting off from Moscow.

The Family Fondo is a 15-mile route from Moscow to Troy. If you want something longer but want to stay away from road traffic, there’s a 50-mile ride along the Latah and Bill Chipman Palouse Trails.

And finally the grand Moscow Fondo is a 100-mile tour of the region, passing through Troy, Deary, Princeton and Potlatch, crossing the state line to Pullman and Colfax, WA, before returning to Moscow.

15 Best Things to Do in Moscow (Idaho):

• University of Idaho Arboretum & Botanical Garden
• Latah Trail
• Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center
• Moscow Farmers' Market
• Bill Chipman Palouse Trail
• Prichard Art Gallery
• McConnell Mansion
• Colter's Creek Winery
• Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
• Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center
• Idaho Vandals
• Ghormley Park
• Palouse Ice Rink
• Moscow Artwalk
• Fondo on the Palouse