A river landscape at the foot of the Himalayas.
Travel by private open jeep with up to five guests per vehicle. Your safari includes park permits and entry and a naturalist guide. Pickup and drop within 10 km can be arranged; confirm the arrangements for your date with our team.
Wildlife is free to roam; sightings are never guaranteed. Bring photo ID, or a passport for foreign nationals. Actual start times depend on park operations.
STANDARD
Half day · 3–4 hrs
The classic Bansbari drive: from the 2nd Gate up to Mathanguri on the Manas river, then back through the central grasslands.
- Reach Mathanguri on the India–Bhutan border
- Central grasslands at Sorphuli and Bangale Hatduwa
- Best for first-timers and families with limited time
ITINERARY
Standard itinerary.
Your guide runs one or more of these circuits, depending on track and park conditions on the day.
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Start
2nd Gate
Safari check-in and entry to Bansbari Range.
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Stop 2
Lotajhar
Junction into the central grasslands.
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Stop 3
Kanchanbari
Wetland edges where herons are marked on the map.
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Stop 4
Moragiyati
Forest camp on the northern track.
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End · circuit 17 km
Mathanguri
The Manas river at the India–Bhutan border, with views across to Royal Manas National Park.
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Start
2nd Gate
Safari check-in and entry to Bansbari Range.
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Stop 2
New Buraburi
Grassland marked for wild buffalo.
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Stop 3
Kuribeel
Wetland marked for storks and waterbirds.
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End · circuit 13 km
Kahibari
Exit point back towards the gate road.
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Start
Mathanguri
The Manas river at the India–Bhutan border, with views across to Royal Manas National Park.
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Stop 2
Sorphuli
Open grassland, marked on the map for rhino.
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Stop 3
Bangale Hatduwa
Grassland marked for wild buffalo.
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End · circuit 21 km
Kahibari
Exit point back towards the gate road.
INCLUDED
One price, nothing to pay at the gate.
- Private open jeep with driver
- Park entry for every guest
- Forest guide
- Road toll and welfare fee
- Camera fee
- Booking and permit handling
COMPARE
Which safari suits you?
Standard
Half day · 3–4 hrs
You’re viewing- Covers
- Mathanguri, Sorphuli, Bangale Hatduwa, Kuribeel
- Best for
- First visit, short on time
Premium · Half Day
Half day · 4–5 hrs
- Covers
- Adds Tinmaile–Bispani river road and Uchila tracks
- Best for
- More variety in half a day
Premium · Full Day
Full day · 4–7 hrs
- Covers
- All premium tracks plus Buraburi links
- Best for
- Photographers, slow safaris
ON THE MAP
Wildlife along these tracks.
One-horned rhinoMarked at Sorphuli
Asian elephantMarked at Buraburi
Wild buffaloMarked at Bangale Hatduwa · New Buraburi
Wetland birdsHerons marked at Kanchanbari; cormorants on the river edges
Black-necked storkMarked at Kuribeel
Black leopardA rare forest sighting in Manas
Great hornbillForest canopy across Manas
Hog deerGrassland edges across Manas
Spot-billed pelicansSlow water and beels
EaglesTall dead trees by the river
Sightings depend on the day and are never guaranteed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Quick answers.
How many people fit in one jeep?
Up to 5 guests per jeep. For bigger groups we book more jeeps.
Where does the safari start?
At the 2nd Gate of Bansbari Range. Mathanguri, on the Manas river at the Bhutan border, is the northern end.
What should I carry?
Original photo ID for every guest (passport for foreign guests), layers for cold mornings, a hat, water and binoculars.
How do I confirm?
Tap Book now or WhatsApp us with your date. Your booking is confirmed once we send written confirmation after payment.
