Assam Travel Guide

About Assam

Assam is one of the north-eastern states of India. It is also counted as one of the seven sister’s state. It is bordered by other northeastern states and located on the banks of River Brahmaputra and Barak and on the foothills of the KarbiAnglong and the North Cachar Hills. This state also shares its borders with the neighboring countries of Bhutan and Bangladesh. Assam is known for its extensive tea plantations, rich flora and fauna and Assam silk. The entire state will be seen in dense forests of Sal trees. The valleys are also covered with a lush green blanket and the huge and long Brahmaputra is flowing by its side making it more gorgeous and serene. Assam is also known for its ancient and sacred Hindu Temples which are visited by thousands of pilgrims every year located at various cities of the state. Assam was ruled by three dynasties Varmanas during c.350–650 CE Mlechchha dynasty during .655–900 CE and Kamarupa-Palas during 900–1100 CE from their respective capitals and that is why in this state you can see lots of ancient structures dominating the land with the beauty and history.

Why visit Assam?

 

• In Assam you can see various Temples and Dols and among them, you can see Kamrupa Kamakhya Temple dedicated to goddess Durgain Guwahati or the capital city, and among others, you can visit the Shiva Dol. Devi Dol and Vishnu Dol. In Assam, there is a majority of Vaishnavites and that is why you can see more Vaishnavite Temples here. In Assam, you can also find many architectures of the Ahom Dynasty and especially known for their intricate architecture.
• Assam is a great place to watch the wildlife and to see that you have to visit the Kaziranga National Park located in Jorhat of which the center of attraction is the one-horned Rhinoceros and among other you can see the, Bengal tiger, Pygmy hog, Gaur, Asian elephant, Indian hog deer, Wild water buffalo, Golden Langur, Capped langur, Hoolock gibbon, Ganges river dolphin, Ganges shark, Barca snakehead, Asian forest tortoise, Burmese python, Barasingha Black pond turtle, Brahminy river turtle, and Assam roofed turtle and many others. Threatened species that are extinct in Assam include the Gharial, a critically endangered fish-eating crocodilian, and many others.
• This park is also good for bird watching and among various birds, you can watch pink-headed duck, White-winged Wood Duck or Deohanh, White-rumped vulture, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Red-headed vulture, Rufous-necked hornbill, Bengal Florican, Jerdon’s Babbler, Greater Adjutant, and many others.

Assam Tips and Recommendations

 

• While visiting Assam do not forget to go on a river cruise on the Brahmaputra River and can enjoy the lush surroundings.
• In this state you can have delicious and mouthwatering cuisines especially fish and chicken. Assamese make exclusive fish items which they catch from fresh water ponds and rivers with their staple spices.
• In Assam do not forget to buy the local handicrafts and the local Muga silk which is indeed will be a great buy.

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