Not every Manas experience needs a safari vehicle. Sometimes, the best way to discover the landscape is simply to walk through it.
Surrounded by the lush tea gardens near Smiling Tusker, a leisurely walk offers a quieter glimpse of Assam. Follow the paths between rows of green, feel the breeze, listen to the birds and watch everyday life unfold around the gardens.
There is nowhere you need to rush to.
Just walk, breathe and let the landscape set the pace.
Tea gardens have become an inseparable part of Assam's landscape and identity. Around Manas, they create a beautiful transition between the wilderness and the communities that live alongside it.
A walk through the gardens lets you notice the details that can easily be missed from a vehicle - the texture of the tea plants, changing light across the rows, birds moving through the greenery and the distant sounds of village life.
It is a simple experience, but one that brings you closer to the everyday character of the region.
Make the most of your walk with a little preparation.