Do you feel that staying in hotels and resorts are too touristic and camping will be an enthralling experience in Kaziranga National Park? Voila!, You will be thrilled to know that now camping in Kaziranga is possible near to the confluence of River Brahmaputra and Dhansiri at Camp Nikori. Camp Nikori is an Eco- campsite in Kaziranga National Park with permanent paragliding facilities, tree house, tents on stilts and a huge gazebo made of bamboos.
Camp Nikori – An Adventure Over Kaziranga Outback
Nestled on the banks of River Dhansiri in the midst of lush greenery, it is serenity at its best. You will have to leave the loud, lively pile of safari goers behind and pass through the rutted tracks of the villages adjoining Kaziranga National Park to reach Camp Nikori.
Set in 10 acres of verdant riverside plains, the camp is only 12 kilometers from the Eastern Range of Kaziranga and ensures complete comfort and unique guest experience. It has a tree-house made up of Bamboo, six alpine tents, six four-person dome tents on stilts, four two-person dome tents on stilts and a lobby with music and campfire arrangements. The campsite portrays the aesthetic architectural designs of the local Mishing tribe where all the tented accommodations are made on stilts, which is a very distinctive trait of Mishing architecture.
The interior of the tents is embellished with cosy mattresses, restful pillows, warm blankets and solar lights for an inimitable camping experience. Toilet facilities are common for all the campers with eco-friendly Indian and western style toilets separate for male and female.
Wake up to the chirping sound of birds and start your day with an enlivening nature walk on the river bank followed by a scrumptious breakfast cooked at the camp kitchen. The food served at Nikori is authentically ethnic and it is a confluence of cooking habits of the Mishings and a distinct Assamese flavour. The camp kitchen serves an array of flavoursome dishes and all the ingredients are sourced from the nearby farms to make it richer and local. Every day there is a new fixed menu, the camp cook handpicks the vegetables and meat before it gets served to the campers.
It also has Northeast India’s first permanent powered para-gliding facility that makes camping in Kaziranga more adventurous. A group of trained pilots and ground staff ensures an incredible flying experience. A flight at sunset hours will let you treasure the mesmerizing beauty of nature. The sight of the orange-red sky and of the sinuous Dhansiri touching the heart of River Brahmaputra from the top is an alluring experience. Apart from usual jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park, from camp Nikori you can also set out on a sunset river cruise in Dhansiri and go for a guided Mishing village walk in Alengamari Gaon.
Why Camp Nikori for Camping in Kaziranga
- Camp Nikori is a located near the confluence of the River Dhansiri and Brahmaputra which is an ideal place to camp under the stars as you are in between lush green jungle and a river.
- It is away from the hullabaloo of the touristic core range of Kaziranga National Park to ensure a relaxing holiday amidst nature.
- A friendly host and a happy team to ensure a comfortable stay.
- An authentic camping experience at a rural backdrop with campfire and barbecue every night along with music jams with fellow campers.
- Try your hands on activities like Para-motoring, river cruise and guided Mishing village walk.
Distance to Camp Nikori
Camp Nikori is situated on Nikori Ghat which is in middle of Bokakhat and Numaligarh Township. It is approximately 12 kilometer from the eastern range of Kaziranga National Park and it takes around 45 minutes (35 kilometers) on road to reach the campsite from the central range. The campsite is well marked on Google Places and driving directions are well placed on the National Highway 37 as well as throughout the village road before reach the site.
The landscape, the life and the team of Camp Nikori will definitely cast a magic spell on you. So let this unique property be your first choice of stay while visiting the Kaziranga National Park. Visit Camp Nikori to make camping in Kaziranga a memorable experience.
