Assam – The Gateway to Northeast India

Assam, the land of tea gardens, lush forests, mighty rivers, and rich wildlife, is a perfect blend of nature, culture, and heritage. Known for Kaziranga National Park, Majuli Island, Kamakhya Temple, and the Brahmaputra River, Assam offers an unforgettable travel experience filled with wildlife safaris, river cruises, tribal culture, and scenic landscapes.

Top Attractions in Assam

1. Kaziranga National Park

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Home to the one-horned rhinoceros

• Elephant safari & jeep safari

• Birdwatching (400+ species)

• Eastern, Western & Central ranges for wildlife tours

2. Guwahati

• Kamakhya Temple (Shakti Peeth)

• Umananda Temple (Peacock Island)

• Brahmaputra River Cruise

• Assam State Museum

• Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (highest rhino density)

• Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra

3. Majuli

• World’s largest river island

• Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries)

• Bamboo houses & local tribal culture

• Mask making at Samaguri Satra

• Lush paddy fields & village cycling tours

4. Sivasagar

• Rang Ghar (Asia’s oldest amphitheatre)

• Talatal Ghar

• Kareng Ghar

• Ahom temples & historical monuments

5. Manas National Park

• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

• Tiger Reserve & Elephant Reserve

• River rafting on Manas River

• Bansbari & Panbari jungle zones

6. Tezpur

• Agnigarh Hill

• Cole Park

• Bamuni Hills

• Views of the mighty Brahmaputra

7. Jorhat

• Tea gardens & tea factory tours

• Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary

• Heritage bungalows (British-era)

8. Haflong (Dima Hasao)

• Only hill station of Assam

• Haflong Lake

• Jatinga Valley

• Trekking & nature walks

9. Silchar

• Bhuvan Temple

• Scenic Barak Valley landscapes

Activities & Things to Do in Assam

Wildlife & Nature

• Rhino, tiger & elephant safaris in Kaziranga

• Birdwatching in Manas & Pobitora

• Boating & fishing on Brahmaputra river

• Tea garden walks in Jorhat & Dibrugarh

• Cycling tours in Majuli & Haflong

Adventure Activities

• River rafting in Manas National Park

• Trekking in Dima Hasao

• Speedboat rides on Brahmaputra

• Kayaking & village walks in Majuli

Cultural Experiences

• Majuli Satra visits

• Traditional Assamese dance and mask-making workshops

• Visit to Ahom monuments in Sivasagar

• Assamese silk village (Sualkuchi – famous for Muga silk)

Pilgrimage & Spiritual

• Kamakhya Temple

• Umananda Temple

• Hajo Temple

• Navagraha Temple

• Vaishnavite Satras

Relaxation & Leisure

• Sunset cruises on Brahmaputra

• Tea estate stays in luxury bungalows

• Scenic lakes & picnic points (Haflong, Chandubi)

Best Time to Visit Assam

• October to April – Ideal for wildlife safaris & sightseeing

• February–April – Tea gardens in full bloom

• November–March – Best for Majuli, Kaziranga, Manas

• Avoid June–September – Heavy monsoon & flooding

Famous Festivals in Assam

• Bihu (Rongali, Magh, Kati) – Biggest festival of Assam

• Ambubachi Mela – Kamakhya Temple

• Majuli Raas Festival

• Jonbeel Mela

• Tea Festival – Jorhat

Why Visit Assam?

• UNESCO parks with rare wildlife

• Majuli – World’s largest river island

• Rich tribal & Vaishnavite culture

• Scenic tea gardens & heritage bungalows

• Beautiful temples & river cruises

• Gateway to Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland