Assam CM inaugurates Kaziranga Orchid Park at Kohora
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Kaziranga Orchid Park at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park, Golaghat district, on 3 March 2026.
Summary
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Kaziranga Orchid Park at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park, Golaghat district, on 3 March 2026. The Hindu reported that the park is spread over 20 bighas (6.6 acres), and the Assam Tribune reported that it is meant to keep tourists at Kaziranga longer after their safari, with the project first announced in the 2018–19 state budget. The Chief Minister also inaugurated a Water Resources Department guest house at Kohora, model schools at Methoni and Rangagara tea estates, and Jagannath community centres at Numaligarh and Methoni.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 3 March 2026, Kohora, Kaziranga National Park (Golaghat)
- Inaugurated by
- CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Area
- 20 bighas (6.6 acres)
- Purpose
- Extend tourist stays after safari
- Announced
- 2018–19 state budget
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Kaziranga Orchid Park, inaugurated on 3 March 2026, is located at which place in Assam?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Kohora
The park is at Kohora in Kaziranga National Park, Golaghat district.