Guwahati: The Rhino census at Manas National Park will begin from April 1 to April 3.
The park will be closed to tourists during this period.
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The last recorded population of Rhinos in Manas National Park was 48 and it has been expected that the numbers will increase in the latest census.
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Although the park is scheduled to be closed to tourists till April 3, park authorities have stated that if a target number of rhinos are counted in the census, then the park will be immediately be opened.
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Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.
It is a Project Tiger reserve as well as an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam.
The park is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur and pygmy hog.
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Manas is famous for its population of wild water buffalo.