Treasured Wheels In Kaziranga: Assam Footballer's Vintage Car Museum Set To Fascinate Visitors At Kaziranga National Park

In yet another reason to visit Kaziranga National Park, which celebrates the golden jubilee of being a national park, renowned Assam footballer, Piklu Deka has set up an antique collection of cars dating back to the Second World War era, the motorcycles used by soldiers during World War II and many antics which have gone off the road centuries ago. The car museum located at Geleki near the Kaziranga national park is set to add another feather to the cap of Kaziranga.

Kaziranga (Assam): As the world famous Kaziranga in Assam completes 50 years of being a national park, visitors have another reason to visit the tourist attraction. The recent inauguration of a vintage car museum 'Treasured Wheels' in Kaziranga is likely to add more reasons to visit the national park, home to the highest numbers of one-horned rhinos in the world.

Being home to over 2600 one-horned rhinos, Kaziranga national park is a major tourist attraction in Assam. Lakhs of tourists, domestic and foreign tourists visit the Kaziranga national park every day.

Besides having a glimpse of the world famous one-horned rhinos, visitors can now visit an amazing world of automobiles and antics at the vintage car museum, 'Treasured Wheels'. Located at Geleki near the Kaziranga national park, 'Treasured Wheels' houses automobiles dating back to the Second World War era, the motorcycles used by soldiers during World War II and many antics which have gone off the road centuries ago.

Added Attraction In Kaziranga Landscape

Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora who inaugurated the museum said that with 60 vintage vehicles from 40 companies, it is set to be a major attraction for tourists. The Minister also appreciated the efforts of Piklu Deka, who has collected these vintage cars and motorcycles for the last 30 years.

For many years, young entrepreneur Shri Piklu Deka has passionately collected vintage cars and has now opened a vintage car museum titled " treasured wheels" in kaziranga.

today, i had the pleasure of attending the museum's grand opening, where i encountered four-wheeled and… pic.twitter.com/H5fDhvZqDc

— Atul Bora (@ATULBORA2) October 2, 2024

Bora also put a video on his official X handle wherein he was seen enjoying a ride on an antique motorcycle.

Deka has been collecting these pieces of automobiles from different areas of the state for the last 30 years. The prized possession of Treasured Wheels includes trucks and jeeps dating back to World War II time, Austim vehicle, Mini Cooper, Voxwagen and many others dating back to 1901, 1897 and beyond.

Excited to attend the grand opening of " treasured wheels," a vintage car museum in kaziranga by shri piklu deka.

with 60 vintage vehicles from 40 companies, it's set to be a major attraction for tourists. kudos to piklu deka for this incredible initiative. #VintageCars… pic.twitter.com/bDxI5WqZaB

— Atul Bora (@ATULBORA2) October 2, 2024

"Each of these treasures tells a story. Most of these vehicles and motorcycles are from different parts of Assam. Each of these items are testimony to a rich history about the state, its people and economy," said Piklu Deka.
Deka, a renowned footballer of Assam, also hoped to add more items to 'Treasured Wheels' in the future.

Kaziranga National Park is thrilled to welcome visitors as we reopen for the new tourist season! Explore the wilderness, spot the iconic one-horned rhinos, wild buffalo, and diverse birdlife. Experience nature like never before! #Kaziranga #Wildlife #ExploreNature https://t.co/x2aPX9ki44

— Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (@kaziranga_) October 1, 2024

Kaziranga Golden Jubilee

Kaziranga National Park reopened for the tourist season on October 1 celebrating 50 years as a National Park. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma presided over the reopening ceremony, welcoming tourists to enjoy new activities like hiking, birding, boat safaris, the iconic Gypsy safari, and the Kaziranga Eco-shop launch.