Assam
in North East region of India is situated on the banks of the mighty
Brahmaputra River. This state is really beautiful as it is ringed by rolling
hills. One thing which makes Assam very beautiful is the green carpet of tea
plantations. Assam is well known in all over the world for its tea,
petroleum resources, silk and rich biodiversity. Assam is the only state of
Northeast India which is rich in wild beasts, legacies, temples, culture,
history and myths. The capital of Assam is Guwahati which is really a
beautiful place to visit. Assam is surrounded by the Seven Sister States
Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. Assam
also shares its international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. Kaziranga
and Manas wildlife sanctuaries are those parks which have successfully
conserved the one-horned Indian rhinoceros, the tiger and Asian elephant.
Both national parks are World Heritage Sites.
Major Tourist
Attractions in Assam
Guwahati - Guwahati is the beautiful capital of Assam
situated along the roaring waves of Brahmaputra River. This city is the only
entry point to the North Eastern India. The museum, botanical gardens and
Srimanta Kaladev Center are some of the basal attractions which make this
city famous.
Chandubi Lake - Chandubi Lake in Assam is a beautiful
lake which is very much popular attraction. This lake offers its visitors
fishing and rowing facilities. Lake is only 64 kms away from the capital of
Assam. This natural body of water and serene greenery of Chandubi Lake makes
it an ideal picnic spot.
Sualkuchi - Sualkuchi has the largest concentration of
silk weaving factories in the world. This place is centered at 32 kms north
of Guwahati. This place presents a wonderful cluster of villages, giving
rise to the finest of silk qualities in the world. One can also buy highest
silk standard at minimum price directly from the manufactures.
Hajo - Hajo is 32 kms from Assam, towards the north of
Brahmaputra. This is the only place of the region which has a large number
of temples, mosques and Buddhist houses. The most important temple of Hajo
is Hayagriva-Madhab Temple consisting a monolithic statue of Buddha. Hajo is
also a famous destination for Muslims as it has Poa-Mecca, a pilgrimage
spot.
Majuli - Majuli is the largest river island of the world
situated in the midst mighty roars of Brahmaputra. A cluster of island
villages, it is filled with vibrant tradition of arts, crafts, dance and
drama, boasting of a glorious past and tradition. This island also houses 15
Vaishnava monasteries.
Sibsagar - Sibsagar in Assam is the place which is fully
rich of natural resources and has a of tea and oil mines. This place is also
very famous for its religious sites and temples. Shiva Dol is the highest
Shiva temple in India located in the heart of Sibsagar. This place is also
very famous because of its settlement around Sibsagar Lake.
Halflong -
Halflong is the only hill station of Assam which is rich by the natural
beauty. Halflong is a pleasant vista of mountains, grassy knoll and
undulations. There is a beautiful Halflong Lake in this hill station which
becomes more interesting to watch when migratory birds gather here.
Tezpur - Tezpur is listed to be one of the most
beautiful cities in Assam. This city is very important to visit as a tourist
point of view as this city offers to explore and witness cultural ruins,
valley of greens, and plethora of tea gardens, archeological remains and
snowcapped string of mountains.
Kaziranga National Park - Kaziranga National Park in
Assam is a beautiful wildlife park which has the large population of one
horned rhinos and Asian elephants. This national park is a world Heritage
Site. This wildlife park has several successful stories of preserving a
variety of wildlife. The park offers a variety of attractions as Tiger, Jeep
and Elephant Safari.
Adventure Holidays in Assam
Adventure holidays in Assam are not a bad idea as this state has one of the
world's largest rivers, the Brahmaputra which offers several adventure
activities and water sports. Angling is also very famous in Assam region.
The whole region of Assam is surrounded by mountains so it also offers
several adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking, Para sailing and
hang gliding. In other words one can say that this state is really a
paradise for adventure seekers.
Major Cities in Assam
Assam is a beautiful state surrounded with hills and known for its
beautiful tea gardens. This is one of the states which produce a large part
of tea from its fields. Cities of Assam are also beautiful and filled with
natural beauty and wildlife. Guwahati is the Capital of Assam and the only
city from which one can enter in Northeast India. Cities of Assam are known
for their mythology, legend and folklore. Some of the major cities of Assam
are Tezpur, Digboi, Guwahati, Sibsagar, Maujli, Halflong, Mangaldoi, Jorhat,
Tinsukia, Silchar, Nagoan and Barpeta.
Hotels in Assam
Assam is visited by thousands of visitors from every part of the world as
it is known all over the world for the finest quality of tea. Assam has also
so many tourist attractions which attracts tourists every year. This
eventually, has led to the emergence of a number of Hotels in Assam. Mainly
the best hotels of Assam are located in the cities of Guwahati and
Dibrugarh. Some of the most famous hotels of this region are:
» Hotel Dynasty, Guwahati
» Hotel Ambarish, Guwahati
» Hotel Ambassador, Guwahati
» Hotel Natraj, Dibrugarh
» Chang Bungalows, Dibrugarh
