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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Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra |
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The Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati derives its name from the saint Srimanta Sankardeva who was a follower of the Vaishnava religion. Srimanta Sankardev Cultural Centre or Sankardev Kalakshetra, is a nonprofit cultural organization in memory of Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva and his contribution towards spiritual and cultural upliftment of Assam and its people. The Kalakshetra (Cultural Centre), houses number of s... |
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Dibru Saikhowa National Park |
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Covering an area of 650 square km this is one of the largest parks in Assam. Dibru Saikhowa National Park is one of nineteen biodiversity hotspots around the world. Dibru Saikhowa enjoys a tropical monsoon climate with a hot and wet summer and cool and more often than not dry winter. The annual rainfall ranges from 2300 mm to 3800 mm. The major rainy months are June, July, August, and September. The yearly temperature of the a... |
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Digboi Refinery |
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Digboi Refinery the Asia's oldest refinery marking 100 years of its establishment is situated in upper Assam district of Tinsukia. A century ago just before the World War I, history of another kind was in the making in a remote corner of Assam in the midst of the dense and malaria infested jungles by a band of intrepid pioneers searching for black gold. Italian Engineers, commissioned by the Assam Railways and Trading Company,... |
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Rang Ghar |
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Rang Ghar is a two-storied building, which was the royal sports-pavilion from which the Ahom kings and nobles witnessed games like buffalo fights and other sports at the Rupahi Pathar (pathar meaning field in Assamese) specially during Rangali Bihu festival in the Ahom capital, Rangpur. On the roof of the Rang Ghar is a design of an Ahom royal long boat. The Rang Ghar of Assam is an entertainment house. It is situated very clo... |
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Kaziranga National Park |
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Kaziranga National Park, a World Heritage Site. Its 430 square kilometers of swamps and grassland with tall thickets of savannah elephant grass and patches of evergreen forest support the largest number of one horned rhinos on the Indian subcontinent and offer you some of the best views of wildlife from the back of an elephant or from a four wheel drive vehicle. In the heart of Assam, located on the banks of the mighty Brahamp... |
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Majuli The River Island |
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Majuli or Majoli is a large river island in the Brahmaputra river, in the Indian state of Assam. Majuli is the largest river island in India. (the largest river island in the world is Bananal Island in Brazil). It is situated in the upper reaches of the river Brahmaputra in Assam within the latitude of 26045' N - 27012' N & longitude of 93039' E - 94035' E with mean height of 84.5 Mt. above MSL. Majuli had a total area of 1,2... |
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