Mangaldai: The authorities of Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam have decided to shut the national park for visitors with effect from May 1.

A public notice issued by Pradipta Baruah, DFO, Mangaldai Wildlife Division on Thursday stated that the elephant safari and jeep safari will remain closed for the 2021-22 tourism seasons from May 1 next until further order. 

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The elephant and jeep safari were opened for visitors in the month of September last year after being shut for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and monsoon season.

It may be mentioned here that the closure of the Park for the visitors each year during the rainy season is a routine exercise.

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