Assam's Top Travel Destinations – National Parks, River Islands, Temples & Tea Gardens
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Discover the Best Tourist Attractions in Assam – From Majuli to Kaziranga & Beyond
North-East India is truly a hidden gem, a region where nature’s magic unfolds at every turn. With its rolling hills, cascading rivers, thunderous waterfalls, mist-covered valleys, and dense emerald forests, the Northeast offers an experience unlike any other. During the monsoon, the landscape transforms into a lush wonderland, enhanced by a rich diversity of flora, fauna, and rare wildlife species that captivate nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Add to this the region’s soulful folk music, vibrant traditional dances, colorful festivals, and a delicious variety of ethnic cuisines, and it becomes clear why this part of India is often referred to as a "Paradise Unexplored." Tourists are also drawn to its exquisite handlooms and handicrafts, each piece telling a story of its indigenous roots.
At the core of this enchanting region lies Assam, a state that epitomizes the grace and natural bounty of the Northeast. Cradled by the mighty Brahmaputra River and blanketed in a thousand shades of green, Assam is a nature lover’s haven. Whether it’s the tranquil tea gardens, the majestic Kaziranga National Park, or the spiritual energy of Kamakhya Temple, Assam offers a diverse and soul-stirring travel experience.
Though renowned for its scenic landscapes, Assam also boasts rich historical heritage sites and ancient temples, making it an ideal destination for culture enthusiasts, history buffs, wildlife explorers, and spiritual seekers alike.
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Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Famous for hot water springs and home land for Hoolock Gibbons and Golden Langurs, The Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated within the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council area . One of the oldest Sanctuary containing Hot water spring and Waterfalls and surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of Orchid. It has a total area of 6 sq. Km. |
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Pobha Milroy Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Famous for extremely rare species of Asiatic Water Buffalo Pobha or Milroy Sanctuary is located in Lakhimpur District of Assam, near the border area of Arunachal Pradesh. Spread on an area of 49 sq kms, this sanctuary was created with the aim of protecting the wild water buffalo. Pobha Wildlife Sanctury is also known as Milroy wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. |
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East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary |
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This sanctuary covers an area of 221.81 sq. kms and is situated in Karbi Anglong District. Animals commonly found here are Elephant, Tiger, Bison and Bear etc.November to April is the best time to visit this sanctuary. It is an important component of the Karbi Anglong–Kaziranga landscape, rich in both floral & faunal diversity and is located in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council. |
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Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary |
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The Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 37 sq. kms. Situated in Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council, it is 25 kms away from Golaghat and 65 kms from the Kaziranga National Park. This Himalayan forests covered with tropical forests and the vast low-lying plains. The Govt. of Assam recognised Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary as a sanctuary in 27 July 2000. The average annual rainfall of Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary is 120 cm... |
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Sualkuchi |
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For large number of cottage handloom industries popularly known as Manchester of Assam, Sualkuchi (also known as Soalkuchi) is one of the worlds largest weaving villages where the entire population is engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics. A renowned centre of silk production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere else in the world. This town is in Kamrup distri... |
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Majuli Raas Mahotsav |
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Majuli the famous river island and the core of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavism, located in the midst of the Brahmaputra with glittering cultural treasures, is making elaborate preparations to celebrate the Raas Mahotsava. As per the Hindu almanac, the festival is scheduled to commence on November. With the glorious history of five hundred years of Satriya living cultural tradition, the rich and colourful tribal cultural elements, Maj... |
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Joypur Rainforest |
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A unique example of nature's beauty, Joypur Rainforest is spread over an area of 108 sq km at Joypur in Dibrugarh District of Assam. This rainforest is marked by rich bio diversity. It covers an area of 10,876.68 hectares, bounded by Arunachal Pradesh in its East and South, Sibsagar District in its West. This reserve forest is classified as type IB.C.I Assam valley wet Evergreen forest type (Champion & Seth, 1968). It forms a... |
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Jatinga |
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Commonly known as valley of death for birds, Jatinga is a small village on a ridge, is located in Dima Hasao district (DHD), in the north-eastern state of India, Assam. The place has damsel like beauty with scenic mountains surrounding it and an ideal. It is famous for The Bird Mystery. Here the Birds come from different places to commit suicide. It's a natural phenomenon nobody has been able to explain. But Jatinga's mysteri... |
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Negheriting Temple |
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Built by the Kacharis in 8th-9th A.D( Pre Ahom) the Negheriting temple(Doul) is dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in Dergaon, Golaghat district of Assam. The temple is also known as "The Panchayatana Temple" as the main temple(Shiva) is surrounded by four corner shrines/Doul dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Surya, Lord Ganesh and Goddess Durga. A Banalinga of 3 feet in diameter is established in the main temple. |
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Shri Shri Basudev Than |
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Shri Shri Basudev Than or Narua Satra, the well known temple of Assam is situated in the north-East part of the historical place Dhakuakhana,North Lakhimpur district of Assam. It is one of the ancient Temple of Assam . It impressed many people of Assam for many years. It situated at Subansiri, a small area between Balahi Sampara and Saupara.Coming from Bijani Rajya, Damodar Aata, the grandson of Sankardeva established this Sat... |
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