Assam
'Awesome Assam'
Capital -
Dispur
It is a state in Northeast India, situated south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys.
The state is bordered by Bhutan and the state of Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagalandand Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west via the Siliguri Corridor, a 22 kilometres (14 mi) strip of land that connects the state to the rest of India.
TOP 10 PLACES TO VISIT
Kaziranga National Park
The Kaziranga National Park is home to two-thirds of the planet’s population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Apart from that, this national park is also a World Heritage Site.
Hoollongapar Gibbon
Located less than 20 km from Jorhat city center, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for Assam’s Hoolock Gibbon population. Surrounded by the Brahmaputra river on one side and tea gardens on all others.
Padam Pukhuri
Hazara Pukhuri and Padam Pukhuri are a pair of tanks positioned in the vicinity of the Bamuni Hills. While Hazara Pukhuri is recognized as the third largest artificial lake in Tezpur, the Padam Pukhuri is an island park famous for lotuses.
Manas National Park
A UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve, and a Biosphere Reserve all in one! Being famous for the rare golden langur and the adorable red panda.
Kakochang Waterfalls
Cascading down furiously between the rubber and coffee plantations of Jorhat, the Kakochang Waterfalls are a magnificent wonder of nature. The main waterfall is located 13 km from the Bokakhat in Jorhat and attracts tourists in great numbers year round.
Haflong Lake
The Haflong Lake is undoubtedly the most beautiful lake in Assam. Located in the heart of the city, this lake is the perfect tourist spot that offers travelers the chance to indulge in watersports, boating, fishing, and even bird watching.
Kamakhya Temple
One of the 51 Shakti Peeths in India, the Kamakhya Temple carries a myth to protect devotees from evil eyes. It’s one of the most popular places to see in Assam for pilgrims and tourists.
Tocklai Tea Research Centre
Established in 1911, the Tocklai Tea Research Centre is among the largest and oldest tea research stations in the world. All the scientific knowledge that the world holds about tea, has come from this center in Assam.
Majuli Island
Majuli’s eye-warming naturescapes make it one of the top tourist places in Assam. It is the world’s largest riverine island as well as one of the most important Satras established by Sankardeva and Madhavdev.
Nameri National Park
Famous for its royal Bengal Tigers, Elephants, and other animals including Leopards, Gaurs, Wild Pigs, Sambars, and more, the Nameri National Park is among the most adventure-packed Assam places to visit.