One of the best eco-friendly destinations of India, Assam is a beautifully designed natural beauty. The vibrant and radiant shades of nature explain the calming spirit of Assam. The nature and wildlife lovers already have Assam on their wish list as the richness of rich biodiversity and diverse wildlife population is not unheard. Assam boasts many wonders for its tourists like the famous one-horned rhinos, dense forests, 5 renowned National parks and 11 wildlife and bird sanctuaries, largest Male River, rich petroleum and the famous Assamese tea. Not only this, Assam is a hub to many adventure seeking trips and religious sites too.
The History & Culture
Known for its affluent culture and varied population, the culture of Assam is a mixture of Indo Burmese, Mongolian and Aryan traces. The stunning state is a little heaven on a rocky landscape and tourism-worthy destination for its spotless beauty. The natives are called Asomiya, which is also the state language of Assam.
Facts Good to Know
- CapitalDispur
- Official LanguageAssamese
- Population3.09 crores
- Total Area78,438 km²
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
PLACES TO VISIT
Kaziranga National Park
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the best sites to enjoy jungle safaris in India. You can witness uncountable number of species especially the one-horned rhinoceros.
Manas National Park
Manas National Park is another national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve in Assam. Located in the Himalayan foothills, it is a splendid site for outings and safaris.
Kamakhya Devi Temple
The Kamakhya Temple had been built in respect to Goddess Kamakhya or Sati, who was one of the numerous incarnations of Goddess Durga or Goddess Shakti. It is located in the Neelachal Parbat or Kamagiri in the city of Guwahati and is one of its several religious attractions.
Majuli Island
Majuli Island is the largest river island in the world. You have to travel through the mighty Brahmaputra River to reach this pristine island of Assam.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Located close to Guwahati, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect destination for day visits for families and wildlife lovers. It is home to many rare species, and the Brahmaputra River beside it adds to its serene charm.
Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden
The largest zoo in Northeast India, spread across 430 acres, features dense forests and diverse wildlife habitats, making it one of the most fascinating sightseeing spots in Assam.
