In Pictures: Will-Kat Head to Kaziranga National Park in Assam

The Royal couple met park rangers to discuss how the park protects its animal populations from poachers.

The Duke and Duchess on their drive through the incredible Kaziranga National park this morning (Photo Courtesy: PTI)

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine were accorded a traditional welcome as they arrived on a two-day trip to Assam during which they will visit Kaziranga National Park, famed for its one-horned rhinoceros.

The Royal couple was given a red-carpet welcome at the Tezpur airport by Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and his wife Dolly Gogoi who greeted them with a traditional ‘muga gamosa’ (muga scarf with red motifs).

William and Kate arrive at Kaziranga National Park in Assam (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal)

The couple is expected to interact with forest officials to find out more about the role of conservation in the lives of rural people there and visit the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) and the centre of the NGO Elephant Family.

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The royal couple met rangers who are protecting the park’s wildlife and habitats. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal)

The couple spotted rhino, water buffalo, swamp deer and a number of bird species. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal)

The Royal couple are interested to see how communities manage the conflicts that arise when humans and wild animals live in close proximity and will also meet park rangers inside Kaziranga, to discuss how the park protects its animal populations from poachers as demand, in other parts of Asia, for rhino horns continues to rise, a release by the British High Commission added.

Will-Kate enjoying their jeep safari. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@KensingtonRoyal)

The couple toured around the park on a Maruti safari. (Photo: AP)

During their safari the couple met park rangers to discuss the anti-poaching effort. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@DHCScottFW)

‏Kate Middleton interacts with the girls of Jhoomar dance cultural troop at Diphlu River Lodge in Kaziranga National Park on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Prince William with Kate Middleton watching Assamese traditional Bihu dance in Diphlu River Lodge. (Photo: AP)