Saturday, June 25, 2011


Main Destinations

Brahmaputra: The only male river in India, this is both a source of sorrow and sustenance for the people of Assam.There is cruise facility to enjoy the beauty of the river.
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.
Tinsukia Tinsukia is considered as the business capital of Assam.
Jorhat Jorhat was established as the new capital in the closing years of the 18th century by the decaying and declining TunkhungiaAhom Dynasty.Jorhat is also a major tourist spot in Assam.It has a numerous tourist spots and temples like Tokolai Tea Research center,Hatigar Dewal, Burigosani Than or Dewal, Garakhiadol Temple (Shiva Temple), Borbheti Than (Originally moneastery), Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar, NEIST,Gymkhana Club, Lachit Borphukan's Maidam, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary,The Chandrakanta Handique Bhavan Asom Sahitya Sabha. and major spot etc., Jorhat today has grown into a thriving with a strong sense of character and identity.
Majuli: The largest freshwater island in South Asia on the Brahmaputra River.
Kaziranga National Park: 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 Orang National Park and Nameri National Park.
Jatinga: The mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga in the North Cachar Hills.
Agnigarh Hill, Tezpur
Tezpur: Small town steeped in history and culture. Check out Usha Pahar, Agnigarh,Mahabhairav Temple, etc...
Sivasagar: Seat of the Ahom Kingdom. Check out Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Sivadol, Kareng Ghar of Garhgaon etc...
Hajo: Hajo is a small township situated to the northwest of Guwahati across the river Brahmaputra.Hajo is a remarkable example of communal harmony .This is an ancient pilgrimage centre for three religions Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism.
Dibru-Saikhowa National Park: Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is a beautiful National Park situated in Tinsukia district. There are few Eco lodges situated here to enjoy the beauty of this park.
Goalpara: Goalpara is also a major tourist spot in Assam.It has a numerous tourist spots and temples like Sri Surya Pahar,Tekreshwari Pahar,Paglartek in Pancharatna,Pir Babas Mazar in Joleshwar,Naranarayan Setu (Bridge) connecting northern Assam districts like Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri etc. to Goalpara,Guwahati and major part of Meghalaya.

[edit]Attractive destinations

A Crimson Sunbird at Kaziranga.
Orchids are abundantly found in Assam; a variety – Bhatou Phul orVanda coerulea, the 'Blue Orchid.
Assam has several attractive destinations; majority of these are National Parks, Wildlife and Bird Sanctuaries,[66] areas with archaeological interests and areas with unique cultural heritage. Moreover, as a whole, the region is covered by beautiful natural landscapes.

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