Assam, in North East India, is a treasure trove of natural beauty and diverse history, remaining as one of the most bountiful untouched regions in the country. Known as the land of ‘Blue Hills and Red River’, the state is home to wild forests, mighty rivers, and acres and acres of tea plantations. Popularly known as the home to the one-horned rhino, the state is one of the top biodiversity hotspots in the entire world. With the majestic Brahmaputra River, magnificent hills, rich flora and fauna, the state is every tourist’s paradise. One of the most beautiful states of India, Assam is the gateway to the enchanting and unexploited north-eastern part of the country.

October to April is the best months to visit Assam. While Assam sweats in the scorching heat during Summers, the state experiences high rainfall and humidity during Monsoon. During October to April, when the weather is pleasant with sunny days and cool nights, the rainfall is moderate, and the paddy fields look resplendent, is the best time to visit Assam.

With a wide variety of indigenous food to offer, the food of Assam is famous for its distinct flavouring and influences. Did we mention that it is a heaven for non-vegetarian lovers? Delicious pork, chicken, and mutton dishes will leave you craving for more. Here are a few of Assam’s most favourite dishes: Duck Meat Curry (Hanhor Mangkho), Maasor Tenga (tangy fish curry), Aloo Pitika-Comfort food of Assam, Pitha-Home cooked Sweet dishes of Assam.

Some of the famous items include Assam Tea, Handloom Products, Handicraft Products, Metal Crafts, and Assamese Jewellery. Assam is well known for its traditional handloom and handicraft products. In handloom Assam is known for its exclusive silk called muga and pat silk. The state is also famous for its intricate cane and bamboo products.

Assamese (Asamiya) is the major language spoken by the people of Assam. It is a very rich language and has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit.

UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES – (AS OF MARCH 2023)

• Kaziranga National Park
• Manas National Park

1. KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

The Kaziranga National Park is home to two-thirds of the planet’s population of the one-horned rhinoceros. Apart from that, this national park is also a WORLD HERITAGE SITE and a major highlight on the Assam tourist places map. It’s vibrant, well preserved, sustained ecology, and versatile biodiversity is what contributes to keeping this place on the top of the list of tourist places in Assam.

2. KAMAKHYA TEMPLE: RELIGIOUS EXPEDITION

One of the 51 Shakti Peeths in India, the Kamakhya Temple carries a myth to protect devotees from evil eyes. It’s one of the most popular and famous tourist places in Assam for pilgrims and tourists alike owing to its amazing Tantric adoration.

3. MAJULI ISLAND: LARGEST RIVERINE ISLAND

Majuli is a lush green environment-friendly, a pristine and pollution-free freshwater island in the river Brahmaputra, just 20 km from the Jorhat city and located 347 Kms from Guwahati. With a total area of 1250 sq. km, Majuli is the world’s largest river island and it attracts tourists from all over the world. Among one of the most surreal places in India, Majuli is also a strong contender for a place in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Mostly inhabited by Tribals, the culture of Majuli is unique and quite interesting and is one of the key reasons why people love this place so much.

4. MANAS NATIONAL PARK

Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam. The only tiger reserve in Assam and also famous for the rare golden langur and the red panda, Manas is one of the best-kept national parks in India.

5. GUWAHATI

Famously regarded as the gateway to North-East India, Guwahati is the largest city in the state of Assam. It is also the largest metropolis in the entire North-Eastern region of India, making it the most preferred staging point to other destinations in the region. Sandwiched by the river Brahmaputra on one side and the Shillong Plateau on the other, this city was formerly known as Pragjyotishpura.

Places to visit in Guwahati: Umananda Temple, Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati Zoo, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam State Museum, Guwahati Planetarium, Fancy Bazaar, Chandubi Lake

6. JORHAT

Famous for its culture, mosques, tombs, gardens and most importantly – its tea plantations, Jorhat is a culturally and commercially important city in the state of Assam. The headquarters of Jorhat district, this city is also known as the tea capital of India. It is located at a distance of about 305 Km from Guwahati and around 138 Km from Dibrugarh.

Apart from the tea plantations, Jorhat is home to other heritage sites and other natural reserves – Thengal Bhawan, Raja Maidam, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary and Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar are some of the major places of interest here. The Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar is the oldest and the most famous place of worship in Assam, which attracts a lot of tourists every year. The river island of Majuli, which is the world’s largest river island, is just 20 km away from this town and it can be accessed by ferries from Nimati Ghat.

Places to visit in Jorhat: Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar, Nimati ghat, Cinnamora Tea Estate, Raja Maidam, Thengal Bhawan, Tocklai Team Center, Sukapha Samannay Kshetra

7. TOCKLAI TEA RESEARCH CENTRE: OLDEST TEA RESEARCH STATIONS

Established in 1911, the Tocklai Tea Research Centre is among the largest and oldest tea research stations in the world. All the scientific knowledge that the world holds about tea, has come from this center in Assam.

8. UMANANDA ISLAND: ONE OF THE SMALLEST ISLANDS IN THE WORLD

This religious island is among the best places to visit in Assam in June and should be on the bucket list of every traveler visiting Assam. Also called Peacock Island by the British, this small islet owes its fame to its location smack in the middle of river Brahmaputra and the fact that it is easily accessible from Guwahati. This island is among the smallest islands of the world and houses the famous Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

9. NAMERI NATIONAL PARK

Nameri national park is famous for its elephants and other animals including tigers, leopards, gaurs, wild pigs, sambars, etc. and also for being a bird watchers paradise.

Safaris are available and are the most popular way to create a trip full of excitement, into the national park. Also, along with the rich fauna of the place, the lush and evergreen flora too, tends to enchant the visitors. Facilities for activities such as water rafting, fishing, swimming are available though permission from the forest department is essential for fishing. One can also dwell a little in peace and sunbathe in the area.

10. TEZPUR

Tezpur, located on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in the Sonitpur district of Assam, is known as the cultural capital of the state. Deeply rooted in historical and cultural significance, the city is famous for its lush greenery, heritage sites, lakes and the national parks nearby. Located around 180 km northeast of Guwahati, the city is also known popularly in Assam as ‘The City of Eternal Love’.

Places to visit in Tezpur: Bamuni Hills, Chitralekha Udyan, Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Agnigarh, Mahabhairab Temple

11. SIVASAGAR

Dating back to the Ahom dynasty, this cultural town is full of historic tourist attractions from forts with underground architecture to numerous temples.

Some of the most popular places here include a water tank called Bhorpukhuri along with Joysagar, a man-made lake, Ahom Museum, Rudrasagar tank and temples, Gaurisagar tank and temples. One can also visit the Kareng Ghar and the Rang Ghar.

Places to visit in Sivasagar: Talatal Ghar, Ahom Museum, Charaideo Maidam, Shivadol, Joysagar Tank and Temples

12. DIBRUGARH

Dibrugarh is the largest city of Assam located 439 km from Guwahati. A major city in the northeastern region of India in line with cities like Guwahati and Bhubaneswar, Dibrugarh is the emerging communication and industrial hub of North East India. Dibrugarh has an airport that is well-connected with major Indian cities. The city of Dibrugarh is emerging as a popular destination for business and leisure trips for tourists from India and abroad. This city is loaded with nature and culture and is the destination to unwind yourself.

Places to visit in Dibrugarh: Dinjoy Satra, Tea Gardens, Dehing Namti Satra, Raidongia Dol, Barbarua Maidam

13. SILCHAR

Situated on the Surma (Barak) River, and known for its scenic beauty and natural splendour, Silchar is surrounded by Manipur on the east, Bangladesh on the west, Mizoram on the south and the Barail hills on the north. Located south of Guwahati at a distance of 313 Kms, this town is considered as the most important centre and gateway to Barak Valley in Assam. Silchar is the 2nd largest town in Assam and is one of the most stable areas in the North-East and hence locally referred to as the Island of Peace.

Places to visit in Silchar: Khaspur, Dolu Lake, Maniharan tunnel, Badarpur fort, Bhubaneswar temple, Salganga

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