TOURISM IN ASSAM

ASSAM  TRAVEL GUIDE

Soothing beauty, offbeat tourists attractions, spiritual ambiance, the sacred river, humble people, and zealous culture, Assam boasts plenty of fascinating secrets. Being one of the Northeast India’s iconic seven sisters, a holiday in Assam is about witnessing a heady mix of history, culture, and nature at the same time. The state happens to be the land of many wildlife reserves, which are further home to the one-horned rhino, one of Assam's tourism best-known mascots.

Capital: Dispur Location: North East India

BEST TIME TO VISIT ASSAM:

November to March

WHY VISIT ASSAM:

To be a part of the euphoric festival celebration; check out one of the kind nature phenomena - river island at Majuli; sample scrumptious Machor Tenga and Duck Roast; visit the oldest temple in the history of India; go boat cruising on Brahmaputra river; purchase traditional silk garment and raft over ferocious Jia Bhorali River

Popular Travel Destinations in Assam:

• Guwahati:When in Guwahati, make a point to visit the iconic temples like Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, ISKCON and Ugratara Temple. Indigenous cultures of the Assamese is fascinating too, which can be looked upon in Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. Boat cruise over the Brahmaputra during the sunset and sunrise is unmissable.
• Sivasagar: Sivasagar is a historic town and a popular destination for sightseeing holistic sites and nature reserves like a man-made lake, Ahom Museum and water tanks described as Bhorpukhuri, Rudrasagar, Gaurisagar. Other sites to visit in Sivasagar are Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary and Rang Ghar to name a few.
• Tegpur:This northeast destination Tezpur is a beautiful place to enjoy a quiet and serene holiday. Tezpur offers travellers with many attractions from temples to natural preserve sites. Some must visit attractions in Tezpur are Chitralekha Udyan, Dakhina Kali Temple, Padum Pukhuri Lake, Kalia Bhomora Setu Bridge, Nameri National Park and more.
• Jorhat
• Haflong