Tourism in Assam

Assam is the central state in the North-East Region of India and serves as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States.

Introduction

For the purposes of tourism there are wildlife preserves like the Kaziranga National Park ("pictured"). The climate is sub-tropical. Assam experiences the Indian monsoon and has one of the highest forest densities in India. The winter months are the best time to visit.

It has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom Dynasty which governed the region for many centuries before the British occupation.

Destinations

Other notable features are listed below:

Brahmaputra

The only male river in India, this is both a source of sorrow and sustenance for the people of Assam.

Guwahati

One of the key urban centres of Assam and the biggest city in North-East India, this serves as the major gateway to the whole region. This is the primary hopping point for accessing Shillong, the hill station.

Majuli

The largest freshwater island in South Asia on the Brahmaputra River

Kaziranga

This is one of the few places covered as a World Heritage Site and the main habitat of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Also check out Manas National Park and Orang National Park.

Jatinga

The mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga in the North Cachar Hills.

Tezpur

Small town steeped in history and culture. Check out Usha Pahar, Agnigarh, Mahabhairav Temple, etc...

ibsagar

Seat of the Ahom kingdom. Check out Rang-ghar, tola-toli ghar, Sivadol, etc...

Dibrugarh

Business hub in upper Assam. Serves as gateway to Nagaland.

There are numerous temples, ruins of palaces, etc.

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* Assam - Attractive Destinations