Tourism in Assam
   HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

Assam is the main and oldest state in the North-East Region of India and as the gateway to the rest of the Seven Sister States. The land of red river and blue hills, Assam comprises three main geographical areas: the Brahmaputra Valley which stretching along the length of the
Brahmaputra The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, northeast India, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, Luit in Assamese, and Jamuna River in Bangla. It ...
river, the Barak Valley extending like a tail, and the intervening Karbi Plateau and North Cachar Hills. Assam shares its border with Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram and West Bengal; and there are National Highways leading to their capital cities. It also shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh and is very close to Myanmar. In ancient times Assam was known as Pragjyotisha or
Pragjyotishpura Pragjyotishpura () or Pragjyotisapura, now deemed to be a region within modern Guwahati, was an ancient city and capital of the Varman dynasty (350 - 650 A.D). Though the earliest mention of Pragjyotisha in local sources come from the 7th centu ...
, and
Kamarupa Kamarupa (; also called Pragjyotisha or Pragjyotisha-Kamarupa), an early state during the Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, was (along with Davaka) the first historical kingdom of Assam. Though Kamarupa prevailed from 350 to 11 ...
. 6th International Tourism Mart 2017 began in Guwahati on 5 December 2017.


Major attractions

For the purposes of tourism there are wildlife reserves like the
Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The park, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site. According to the census held i ...
, Manas National Park,
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary () is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam, India. It was declared in 1987 and covers , providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. Pobitora ...
,
Nameri National Park Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. Nameri shares its northern boundary ...
,
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997 with an area of , including a core area of and a buffer zone of . It is located at a ...
etc. It has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom Dynasty which governed the region for many centuries before the British occupation. Notable tourist destinations are listed below:


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. The major tourist spots of Guwahati are Kamakhya Temple, River Cruise on the river Brahmaputra,
Shankardev Kalakshetra Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra, commonly known as Kalakshetra, is a cultural institution in the Panjabari area of Guwahati, Assam, India, named after the medieval poet-playwright and reformer Srimanta Sankardev. It includes a cultural muse ...
, Umananda Temple, Assam State Zoo, Shilpagram etc.
Chandubi Lake Chandubi Lake (Pron: ˌʧʌnˈdʊbɪ) is a natural lake located in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, Kamrup District, Assam at a distance of from the city of Guwahati accessible through National Highway 37. The lake is located at the foot of Ga ...
, Sonapur, Madan Kamdev, Chandrapur and
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary () is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra in Morigaon district in Assam, India. It was declared in 1987 and covers , providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. Pobitora ...
are other famous spots outskirts the city. While visiting Madan Kamdev, tourists also visit the ancient temple Gopeswar Mandir situated in the village
Deuduar Deuduar is a mid-sized village located in the district of Kamrup in the state of Assam in India. It has a population of about 3500 persons living in around 300 households. It is situated almost 30 km away Guwahati. The 31 natioanal highway ...
.


Majuli

The largest freshwater island in South Asia on the
Brahmaputra River The Brahmaputra is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, northeast India, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachali, Luit in Assamese, and Jamuna River in Bangla. It ...
. Majuli is famous for its Vaishnavite Satras such as Kamalabari Satra, Dakhinpat Satra, Garamurh Satra, Auniati Satra, Bengenaati Satra and Samaguri Satra.


Kaziranga National Park

This protected area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as one of the last remaining habitat of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Also check out Manas National Park and Orang National Park.


Dima Hasao

Dima Hasao is a hill district of Assam with full of natural beauties. The headquarters of Dima Hasao
Haflong Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district (formerly North Cachar Hills district) in the state of Assam in India. It is the only hill station in Assam. Etymology Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning '' ant hill''. Climate Haflong ...
is a beautiful hilly town and the only hill station of Assam. The village of Jatinga is famous for mysterious suicides of birds. Some of the notable tourism places are Umrangso, Panimur Falls, Maibang, Tumjang Trek at Selkal Peak etc.


Sonitpur

Protected areas to see in the district are
Nameri National Park Nameri National Park is a national park in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam, India, about 35 km from Tezpur. Nameri is about 9 km from Chariduar, the nearest village. Nameri shares its northern boundary ...
, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary and a part of Orang National Park.
Bhalukpong Bhalukpung is a small town located along the southern reaches of the Himalayas in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The town is located at 213m above sea level, 100 km from Bomdila, 52 km from Tezpur and 5 km fr ...
is also an important tourist place.
Tezpur Tezpur () is a city and urban agglomeration in Sonitpur district, Assam state, India. Tezpur is located on the banks of the river Brahmaputra, northeast of Guwahati, and is the largest of the north bank cities with a population exceeding 100, ...
is a small town steeped in history and culture. Some of these are
Agnigarh Agnigarh (Pron:/ægɪˈgɑː/) is a hillock located in Tezpur, Assam, India. In Hindu mythology, it is the site of the fortress which was built by Banasura to keep his daughter Uṣā, Usha in isolation. The name itself is derived from the words ...
,
Mahabhairav Temple The ancient Mahabhairav Temple is located at a hillock on the northern part of Tezpur town in Assam, India. This Shiva temple was originally built of stone but the present one was renovated and built with concrete. During the Ahom rule, the kin ...
,
Chitralekha Udyan ''Cole Park, Tezpur'' is a very picturesque park near the centre of Tezpur. It has recently been renamed as ''Chitralekha Udyan'' although both names are synonymous. The name is after a famous character in Agnigarh Aniruddha-Usha love story It ...
, Bamuni Hills, Usha Pahar etc. Biswanath Chariali town is 75 km away from Tezpur, is famous for the Biswanath Ghat, also called popularly as "Gupta Kashi".


Jorhat

A fastly growing urban centre, the last capital of Ahom kingdom and the cultural capital of Assam, Jorhat known for many historical monuments of Ahom era and heritage places built in and around the city during British Raj like Raja Maidam, Lachit Borphukon Maidam,
Jorhat Gymkhana Club Jorhat Gymkhana Club is a sports venue located in Jorhat, Assam. Club built in 1876 by D. Slimmons. The club has been a venue for horse races, lawn tennis grass courts, swimming pool, billiards, polo, golf, cricket etc. ever since its inaugura ...
, Bura Sahib's Bungalow of Kaziranga Golf Resort, Thengal Bhawan etc. Pilgrimage sites like
Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar Dhekiakhowa Bornaamghar(Assamese: ''ঢেকীয়াখোৱা বৰনামঘৰ'') is a naamghar in Jorhat district, Assam, India, that was established by saint-reformer Madhavdeva. In 1528 (1450 Saka), Madhavdeva kindled an earth ...
, which was built by saint Madhavdeva and Borbheti are also the places to visit.
Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or Hollongapar Reserved Forest ( as, হোলোঙাপাৰ গিবন অভয়াৰণ্য), is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest loc ...
(home of Hoolock gibbon), man-made Molai forest, Sui-ka-pha Samanway Kshetra, Jorhat Science Centre and Planetarium,
Tocklai Tea Research Institute The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is a prime tea research institute for the development of tea and its agricultural practices. See also *History of tea in India *Assam tea Assam tea is a black tea named after the region of its production, ...
are the other attractions here.


Sivasagar

As Sivasagar was the seat of the
Ahom Ahom may refer to: *Ahom people, an ethnic community in Assam * Ahom language, a language associated with the Ahom people *Ahom religion, an ethnic folk religion of Tai-Ahom people *Ahom alphabet, a script used to write the Ahom language * Ahom kin ...
Kingdom, it is surrounded by many ancient monuments of Ahom era. Those are Rang Ghar,
Talatal Ghar The ''Talatal Ghar'' ) is an 18th century palace and military base located in Rangpur, from present-day Sivasagar, Assam, India. It is the largest of the monuments built by the Ahom dynasty. The visitors are only allowed to scout through ...
, Sivadol, Gola Ghar, Kareng Ghar of
Garhgaon Gargaon (Pron:/gɑ:ˈgɑ̃ʊ/) is a town in Assam, India and was the capital of the Ahom kingdom for many years. It was built by the Ahom king Suklenmung (Gargoyaan Rojaa) in 1540. It is said that the capital was built at the suggestion of ...
, Joy Dol,
Sivasagar Tank (Borpukhuri) Sivasagar Tank, also known as Borpukhuri is a large tank in Sivasagar dug by the Ahoms in the 18th century. It is located in the heart of Sivasagar, Assam, India. The tank is located near the Sivasagar Sivadol Siva dol (meaning the temple of ...
,
Joysagar Lake Joysagar Tank, also known as Joysagar Borpukhuri is a large tank located at Sivasagar district, Assam, India. The lake is 5 km from the center of the Sivasagar town. The lake has historical significance. History The lake was made during th ...
, Joymati Maydam, Vishnu Dol, Devi Dol, Gourisagar Dol and Tank,
Charaideo Charaideo or Che-Rai-Doi (Literally: ''the shining city on the hills'' in Ahom language) is a town in Charaideo district, Assam, India and was also the first capital of the Ahom kingdom established by the first Ahom king Chao Lung Siu-Ka-Pha ...
,
Namdang Stone Bridge The Namdang Stone Bridge is a historic bridge located a few kilometers away from Sibsagar town in Assam, India. It was constructed in 1703 by craftmen brought from Bengal during the reign of Ahom king Rudra Singha. The bridge is long, wide an ...
etc. Tai Museum and Uttaran Museum which exhibits the history of Ahom.
Panidihing Bird Sanctuary Pani-Dihing Bird Sanctuary ( as, পানী দিহিং অভয়াৰণ্য) is a bird sanctuary located in Sivasagar district, Assam. It is away from Sivasagar town. This protected area was established as a Bird Sanctuary in Au ...
, the abode of more than 250 species of birds.


Hajo

Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage centre for three religions Hinduism,
Islam Islam (; ar, ۘالِإسلَام, , ) is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic Monotheism#Islam, monotheistic religion centred primarily around the Quran, a religious text considered by Muslims to be the direct word of God in Islam, God (or ...
and Buddhism.


Tinsukia

Many prominent shopping malls are there in Tinsukia.
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a national park located in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, Assam, India. It was designated a Biosphere Reserve in July 1997 with an area of , including a core area of and a buffer zone of . It is located at a ...
, one of the biggest national parks in India are situated in Tinsukia. This national park is considered to be a biological hotspot. The Tilinga Mandir (Bell Temple) is a well-known temple situated in the outskirts of Tinsukia city.
Digboi Refinery The Digboi Refinery was set up at Digboi in 1901 by Assam Oil Company Ltd. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) took over the refinery and marketing management of Assam Oil Company Ltd. with effect from 1981 and created a separate division. Th ...
, Asia's oldest refinery is situated here. A railway park is recent addition to the city.
Dehing Patkai Festival The Dihing Patkai Festival is a once-a-year festival held at Lekhapani in Tinsukia district of Assam. The festival is named after the majestic Patkai range and the mischievous Dihing River. It is organized by the Government of Assam, providing t ...
are annual festival held at Lekhapani in Tinsukia district. India's only coal museum is situated at Margherita town in Tinsukia district. Tribal communities in Tinsukia district have taken initiatives to promote ecotourism in the region. The Singpho Eco Tourist lodge in Margherita-Pengari road and the Faneng Village at Lekhapani are two such initiatives by the local tribal communities.


Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh is called the tea capital of the world. The town is situated on the edge of the Brahmaputra River. Set amidst extensive tea estates, Dibrugarh offers tourists the opportunity to experience a life in a tea estate. Recently, tea tourism has started becoming popular, with travel companies such as Greener Pastures and Purvi Discovery offering tea tours. Tipam is a famous tourist spot of Dibrugarh. Tipam is an ethnic village which is famous for its historical places. Besides Tipam,
Dehing Patkai National Park Dehing Patkai National Park is located in the Dibrugarh district, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam and covers an area of rainforest. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 13 June 2004. On 13 December 2020 Government of Assam upgraded ...
is the other attraction. Presently the city has the biggest railway station in Assam with 18 Lines opened in 2009. Rajdhani Express Train Originate from Dibrugarh and Dibrugarh Town.


Udalguri

Other than the multitude of culture and tradition of the various ethnic communities, the district has several tourist places. Some of the important ones are Bathou Temple and Research centre, Namghars, Hanuman Temple, Bhairabkunda Picnic Spot, Gethsemane Man-made Forest (Bhairabkunda) and Bogamati.


Jungal Balahu

Tourist destination of middle Assam in Morigaon district near Raha, Assam 4.5 km away near NH-37/AH National Highway 37 is
Jungal Balahu Jungal Balahu was a Tiwa king in medieval Northeast India around 1365-1385 A.D. The kingdom was in present-day Raha, Assam ruled by the Tiwa people (India). A statue of Jungal Balahu is erected in Jungal Balahu Garh. It is a tourist destination, ...
named after the legendary Tiwa King .It is 6.5 km away from Chaparmukh Junction railway station ,130 km away from
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport , also known as Guwahati International Airport and formerly as 'Borjhar Airport', is an international airport serving Guwahati, the largest city of North-East India in Assam, India, and is also ...
. Near Nagaon town 27 km away.


Practical Information


Weather & Rainfall

Assam has temperate weather with maximum of 35-38 °C in summer and a minimum of 6-8 °C in winter in low-lying areas, particularly the Brahmaputra Valley and Barak Valley. As one ascends towards the hilly areas, however, the mercury falls considerably in winters. Assam experiences high rainfall and humidity – afternoon thunder showers are a common occurrence during monsoons – and early morning fog in winter is also common.


Transportation

Arriving by Air: Guwahati's
Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport , also known as Guwahati International Airport and formerly as 'Borjhar Airport', is an international airport serving Guwahati, the largest city of North-East India in Assam, India, and is als ...
is well-connected to the major cities in India. Taxi service is including prepaid services are available at the airports for transfer to the city. There are also at Silchar, Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Tezpur which run flights to Kolkata and the other parts of the northeastern region. Arriving by Rail: The three major routes of the North East Frontier Railway connected Assam to nodal stations in the rest of the country. Guwahati, Assam's largest railway station, is served by direct trains to New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluruuwahati. Road: The
Assam State Transport Corporation Assam (; ) is a state in northeastern India, south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of . The state is bordered by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to ...
along with several private companies operates buses connecting Guwahati with Tezpur, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Silchar, Dimapur, Kohima, Imphal, Aizawal and Itnagar.


See also

* Majuli Conservation by Jadav Payeng *
Tourist attractions in Manipur The following is a list of notable attractions in Manipur. Uniqueness * Hapta Kangjeibung - World's oldest pologround. * Samban-Lei Sekpil . * Ima Keithel - Asia's largest only-women market. *Polo. * Khongjom War Memorial Complex. * Loktak ...
*
Tourism in North East India Northeast India consists of the eight states Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Tourism in this area is based around the unique Himalayan landscape and culture distinct from the rest of India. N ...
* Assam – Attractive Destinations * Protected areas of Assam *
List of Satras Satras are Ekasarana monasteries established by Mahapurush Shrimanta Sankardev (1449-1568 AD) and his disciples Shri Shri Madhabdev, Damodardev and also their disciples and followers in Assam and adjoining areas. The chief of a Satra is calle ...
* Dhola-Sadia bridge *
Deopahar Deopahar ( Assamese: " দেওপাহাৰ " meaning "deo - gods, pahar - hill", "The Hill of the Gods") is an archaeological site located in Numaligarh, Assam, India. It is one of the most noteworthy ancient heritages of Golaghat district ...


References


External links

*
Assam Tourism, Official Website

Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited
{{Tourism in India Tourism in Northeast India