Assam Tourism

Assam is the main and oldest state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. The land of red river and blue hills, Assam comprises three main geographical areas: the Brahmaputra Valley which constitutes the expansive wingspan, the Barak Valley extending like a tail, and the intervening Karbi Plateau and North Cachar Hills. Assam shares its border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal; and there are National Highways leading to their capital cities. It also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh and is very close to Myanmar. In ancient times Assam was known as Pragjyotisha or Pragjyotishpura, and Kamarupa.

Guwahati
Lovingly called the Gateway to Northeast, this urbanized city filled with spiritual temples is often confused as the capital of Assam. This place offers you abundant natural attractions to choose from- sights of the mighty river Brahmaputra flowing in full rage to a ton of wild woods. This bustling city comprises of a well-maintained airport and is connected to all the major cities across India. A convenient way to begin your North East India Tour with Assam would be to hit it off with Guwahati.

Dispur
When the state of Assam was segregated from Meghalaya, Dispur was awarded the status of Assam’s capital. Till then Shillong was serving as the capital to this state. Today, Dispur is one of the smallest capitals of the world to have achieved fame in tea production. If you have always dreamt of being on a tea tour in Northeast India this is the perfect city to sign up for the educational and exotic tour. You can visit the Assam state Museum to garner insights about the rich cultural history of this state. Also, this city is the home to several wild species, tigers, rhinos, leopards and Himalayan black bear showcased within the Assam state zoo and Botanical gardens.

Dibrugarh
Another city in India, famous for tea production, Dibrugarh is all about lush green pastures and adventurous wildlife. If you are yearning to escape your 9 to 5 routine, visit this city of fantasy, a renowned tourist destination in Assam. When in Dibrugarh, don’t forget to explore Dehing Patkai, the only rainforest of Assam. Apart from offering you spectacular sights of the flora and fauna like orchids and wild bananas you can come face to face with a plethora of wildlife species, and most commonly with the wild elephants. You would also be welcomed with beautiful sights of vivid butterflies and chirping birds.

Kaziranga National Park
A paradise for photographers, one-horned rhinos roam this wildlife sanctuary resting along the banks of the Brahmaputra River. In fact, this wildlife has got immense appreciation from all over the world due to sheltering the endangered species of the Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros. Enter this and the elephant grass right form your geography books would welcome you. If you think that only the rhinos call this their home, then you are wrong somewhere. Wild buffaloes, elephants, barasingha and a plethora of water birds can be seen here.

Manas National Park
Also a famous wildlife natural sanctuary, this has been awarded the honor of a heritage site by the UNESCO. Manas National Park comprises of highlighted tags like project tiger reserve, an elephant reserve, and a biosphere reserve. Enter through the gates and you might be awestruck with the dense forests of the deciduous trees and the ripples of the river water. Let your wild side be unveiled in this wild site resting in the laps of nature.

Majuli
If you haven’t yet explored the island tourist destination in Assam, then say yes and visit India’s interesting island city, Majuli-Island. This island is situated in the Brahmaputra River and boasts a rich heritage of the blend of Assamese and Neo-Vashnavite culture. You can get the taste of this site through the colorful lifestyle of the tribal communities. You can also lay your eyes on the 600 monasteries present in this island all signifying mythology. majuli island tour is something you will remember for the rest of your lifetime.

Kamakhya Temple
One of the 51 Satipeeths of India, this temple has lured many devotees owing to its tantric adoration. Among all the shakti temples of India, this temple has managed to come into the limelight due to the myth that it can protect its devotees from evil eyes. If you are going during the Ambubachi festival, please remember that the temple will remain closed for a few days owing to spiritual beliefs. Even if you aren’t a believer, the amazing view of the city from the hilltop in which the temple resides is worth clicking.