Tourism in Assam
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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.
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[edit] 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.
 Rang Ghar in Sibsagar. |
 World Heritage Site notification in Kaziranga |
 A typical temple in eastern Assam |
[edit] Destinations
Other notable features are listed below:
[edit] Brahmaputra
The only male river in India, this is both a source of sorrow and sustenance for the people of Assam.
[edit] Guwahati
The capital 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.
[edit] Majuli
The largest freshwater island in South Asia on the Brahmaputra River
[edit] 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.
[edit] Jatinga
The mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga in the North Cachar Hills.
[edit] Tezpur
Small town steeped in history and culture. Check out Usha Pahar, Agnigarh, Mahabhairav Temple, etc...
[edit] Sibsagar
Seat of the Ahom kingdom. Check out Rang-ghar, tola-toli ghar, Sivadol, etc...
[edit] Dibrugarh
Business hub in upper Assam. Serves as gateway to Nagaland.
There are numerous temples, ruins of palaces, etc.
