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Assam is a prominent northeastern state of India. A rich history, myths and legends, plethora of wild lives, temples and to cap it all, an unparalleled natural beauty - a wealth of tourist attractions lie hidden in this state. Very little has been discovered by the global travelers so far. Many paths lie untrodden, much more are undiscovered.
Travel.mapsofindia uncovers for you the treasures of Assam. Explore the links below to know about Assam. Fact file on the state before you set on the journey, how to go and what to see, where to stay - do not worry if the questions scrambled your head. Here we bring you all, just navigate !
Assam, as a destination corresponds to a world of contrasts and excitement with each place of the state having something amazing to offer. Some people call it a magic land while others call it a green paradise.
The State of Assam is one of the most beautiful regions of India. There is hardly any other state which has greater variety and colour in its natural scenery and in the cultural treasures of the people that inhabit it.
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Hot Destinations of Assam Tour
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Capital of Assam Guwahati: Guwahati is the commercial capital city of the northeastern state of Assam. Formerly known as Pragjyotishpur (the City of Eastern Light)
Guwahati is the largest city in the state of Assam. The name Guwahati is made of two words, `Guwa` meaning areca nut and `Haat` meaning market place. It has been an important administrative and trading center and river port, since the beginning. With the passage of time, it has grown to a considerable extent, establishing itself as the industrial, educational and commercial center of the region. Besides, the natural beauty it has been blessed with is simply awe inspiring. Situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, it is one of the beautiful cities in India. As a matter of fact it is also referred to as the `Gateway to North Eastern Region`.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Navgrah Temple, Guwahati Zoo, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, museums, Guwahati Planetarium.
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Digboi: Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. The first refinery was started here as early as 1901. Digboi is the oldest oil well in operation. This place still retains the British ambience, complemented by the clubs and Golf courses nearby.Digboi in Assam is an oil town that can be traced to the early 18th century, when oil was first discovered here. Digboi can proudly boast of two unique features - a 100-year-old extant oilfield and the world`s oldest operating oil refinery.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Saikhowa National Park,Namdapha National ParkWar Cemetry,Dibru Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary,Margherita,Golf Course
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Haflong: Haflong is a hill station in Assam, situated at an altitude of 680 m from the sea level. Assam Haflong is famous for its scenic features comprising of azure blue hills, emerald green rivers, unique orchids such as Blue Vanda and rare species of birds. Haflong in Assam is often referred to as the land of blue hills. Inhabitants of Haflong generally include Himar, Mizo and Naga tribes. Pineapple and oranges are grown here in abundance. Haflong is best known for a lovely lakeside resort developed in the lavish green hills around the town.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Haflong Lake, Maibong
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Hajo: Hajo in Assam is a centre for various religions, located about 28 km across the river Brahmaputra, from the city of Guwahati. Hajo in Assam is a sacred place, where three religions - Hindus, Muslims and Buddhists meets. Hajo is also renowned for its bell metal work. Hajo has a large number of temples, the chief among them being Hayagriva-Madhab Temple. Hajo Assam is also considered to be a Muslim pilgrimage centre, since the mosque known as the Pao Mecca built by Pir Ghiasuddin Aulia is situated here.According to Hindu mythology, the Pandavas had taken shelter in this region during their agyatvas or during the period in hiding. One can see the stone bowl used by Bhima (one of the Pandava brothers) during this agyatvas. Hajo also boasts the Hayagriba Madhava Temple, accessible via a long stone stairway. At the foot of the stairway is a large pond inhabited by one of Hajo`s oldest residents - a giant turtle.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Hayagriva Madhava Temple, Powa-Mecca
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Majuli: Majuli in Assam is perhaps the largest riverine island in the world, lie in the lap of the majestic Brahmaputra. The main
attraction of Majuli Assam is its Satras.Out of 665 satras of Assam, 65 satras are housed by Majuli in Assam.
Assam Majuli has sublime and serene atmosphere, a perfect environment in which the soul combines with elements. This has
provided the back drop for the historic "Moni Kanchan Sanjog" between Assam`s pioneer Vaishnavite Saints Shankerdeva and his
disciple Madhabdeva in the 15th century. With the subsequent establishment of `Satras`, Majuli developed as the crowning
glory of the Vaishnavite culture in Assam.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Vaishnava Satras, Other Important Satras.
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Sibsagar: Sibsagar is about 150 km east of the famous Kaziranga National Park, in the state of Assam. Sibsagar in Assam is the old
capital of the Ahom Kings who ruled Assam for 600 years, until the British annexed the region in 1826. The town is built
around the a large 129-acre artificial tank called the Sibsagar Lake (which had given the town its name), dug over 200 years
ago. One can still find the archaeological remains, palaces, and temples of the Ahoms, now being preserved as national
protected monuments.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Joysagar Tank Charaideo, Gaurisagar Group, Gargaon Palace, Sibsagar Tank and Temples, Joysagar Tank and Temple.
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Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is major wildlife stock, situated in Morigaon district of Assam, the northeastern state of India.
Covering an area of 38.8 Sq. km., the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km from Guwahati, situated on the border of
Nagaon and Kamrup Dist.
Pobitora is mainly famous for its great Indian one horned Rhinoceros. Besides Rhinoceros the other animals are Asiatic
Buffalo, Leopard, Wild bear, civet cat etc. Assam Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds
and various reptiles.
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Tezpur: Tezpur in Assam is situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, in Sonitpur district. Tezpur Assam has a significant place in
history. Situated on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, Tezpur in Assam is a town of magnificent scenic beauty and
outstanding archaeological ruins. Flourishing green valleys surrounded by hills of Arunachal Pradesh, with snow covered peaks
of Himalaya as the northern backdrop, lavish tea gardens and magnificent archeological ruins have all contributed to make
Tezpur Assam a tourist`s delight. It is the headquarters of Sonitpur district and is considered as one of the most beautiful
towns of Assam.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Agnigarh, Bamuni Hills, Cole Park, Mahabhairab Temple, The Hazara Pukhuri, Bhomoraguri.
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Kaziranga: Kaziranga National Park Located in the heart of Assam on the bank of the majestic Brahmaputra is the Kaziranga National Park.
Kaziranga National Prak in Assam is inhabited by the world`s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many
mammals, including tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands of birds.Assam Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass
making it the most ideal habitat for the one-horned Indian Rhino. Due to countless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the
Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Park Speciality -One Horned Rhinos
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Assam Tour Reservation Form
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