Majuli

Is the home of people from the Missing tribe who had migrated from Arunachal Pradesh.

Digboi

Rumoured to have been named after the phrase "dig-boy-dig," where the English men used to command the labourers to dig for the crude oil underneath

Dibrugarh

The district is ideal for wildlife lovers who can satiate their wanderlust at the Jokai Botanical Garden cum Germplasm Center, Jeypore Rainforest, Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuaries

Jorhat

Jorhat is famously known as the ‘Tea capital of the world’ and the large number of tea plantations here attract thousands of tourists and corporate travelers round the year

Haflong

Haflong Hill whose picturesque beauty appeals to the people

Sivasagar

With booming tea and oil industries, tourism is an additional bonus point for the town of Sivasagar

Guwahati

The former name of Guwahati was Pragjyotishpur which means the city of eastern lights.

Tezpur

Tezpur is known as the “cultural capital of Assam” which makes it a favoured tourist destination

kaziranga-national-park

The popular national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses two-third of the total world population of greater one-horned rhinoceros

Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji Temple Guwahati

The serenity and pleasant ambience of the place makes one forget all the worries and tensions of life.

Agnigarh Hill Tezpur

where hundreds and thousands were said to be killed. There is a platform on the hill from where you will get a bird’s eye view of the city of Tezpur.

Kamakhya Devi Temple Guwahati

There is no idol of the Goddess inside the temple rather an image of the yoni of the deity is being worshipped here. The pilgrims who visit the temple have to queue up at the entrance gate and then they enter the dark sanctum to offer their prayers to the Goddess.

Dassam Falls

Museums in Assam

Take a walk back in time with a tour of museums in Assam. Enriched with archaeological evidences with devoted collections of epigraphy, numismatics and iconography, the museums offer a clear picture of the culturally opulent state that Assam was.

Art & Craft in Assam

Assam not only manufactures one of the finest silk fabrics in the country but also catches the eyes of the visitor with its metal and wood crafts; tribal masks; terracotta, painting and jewellery making.

Folk Dance & Music in Assam

Vividly reflecting the rich culture, the dance and music of Assam is melody to the ears and feast to the eyes. Relish the rhythmic dances like Bihu, Bhortal and Sattriya accompanied by charming music played through an exhaustive array of unique music instruments on varied festivals and fairs.

Festivals in Assam

Fairs and festivals make an important part of the culturally flamboyant state of Assam. Expect to witness exotic meld of melodious music, rhythmic dances, gorgeous traditional attires and savoury Assamese cuisine to greet you during every grand celebration in the state.

Bihu Dance Festival in Assam

Bihu is a harvest festival marked by folk music and dancing dedicated to Lord krishna, cattle, family elders and mother godess

Bhuvaneshwari Temple Guwahati

One can spend hours here admiring the beauty of the place and spending some time in peace.

Assam State Museum Guwahati

The book lovers would definitely be excited about this section as it offers the option of sitting and reading several new books.

Digholi Pukhuri Guwahati

The lake offers a breathtaking view during the evenings when the place is lit up with several lights.

Jor Pukhuri Guwahati

Jorpukhuri is an excellent nesting ground for several species like Cranes, Herons and Egrets, who build their nests in the nearby trees.

Nehru Park Guwahati Assam

It is located right in the heart of the commercial capital of Assam, Guwahati and is one of the major tourist attractions of the city.

Ugratara Temple Guwahati

Legend says that Goddess Ugratara likes consuming meat, coconut, liquor and much more.

Cotton College Guwahati

It has more than 25 departments who teach and excel in several fields of formal education.

ISKCON Temple Guwahati

The ISKCON Temple is rated as one of the top visited places in Assam.

Umananda Temple Guwahati

The temple therefore has archaeological significances other than the religious one.

Navagraha Temple Guwahati Assam

The tower of the temple and a bigger part of it was earlier destroyed by an earthquake, but, later it was resurrected.

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre Guwahati

It has a well spread out office and recreational space for the members . The auction space is quite big in size and sprawled around 20,000 square feet.

Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden Guwahati

The two combined together are often called the “Green Lung” of Guwahati. It has launched the animal adoption scheme recently in the year 2005.

Sankardev Kalakshetra Museum Guwahati

The architecture of the place also reflects the cultural heritage of Assam.

Basistha Temple Guwahati

The biggest attraction of the ashram however is the place where the body of sage Vasistha lays in peace.

Deepor Beel Guwahati

The beel has been conserved very well by the authorities and has become a vital tourist spot of Assam.

Saraighat Bridge Guwahati

The view of the Brahmaputra River flowing under the bridge is simply breathtaking.

Doul Govinda Temple Guwahati

All the festivals associated with Lord Krishna are celebrated here, Holi being one of the most important ones.

Anthropological Museum Guwahati

There are a number of temples nearby as well and many of them are quite old.

Science Museum Guwahati

Interactive exhibits and activity driven science education is what people come here for.

Shiva Dol Sivasagar

The Shiva Dol has a massive dome on top and is called the Kosoloi.

Vishnu Dol Sivasagar

You will see Srimanta Sankardeva's sacred 'Namghosha' and other pious books of Vaishnavism are kept in the temple.

Devi Dol Sivasagar

A small Shani temple is also nearby and devotees visit this temple in large number on Saturdays.

Joysagar Sivasagar

Joysagar is one of the most important tourist attractions of this place and is visited by people in large numbers.

Charaideo Sivasagar

There is a nearby park named the Sukapha Park where there are many amusement options for the children.

Chalapothar Shyam Gaon Sivasagar

The temple’s atmosphere is very calm and serene and you get to feel spirituality on visiting this Buddhist temple.

Ajan Pir Dargah Sivasagar

He is considered as a legendary sufi saint who composed many spiritual songs related to Allah in Assamese language.

Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary Sivasagar

The white rumped vultures and rare griffon spotted here are the main attractions of the place.

Mahabhairab Temple Tezpur

The temple hosts an annual Shivratri fair which lasts for a week and is famous all over Assam.

Da-Parbatia Tezpur

The tourists wishing to visit this place can put up in the circuit house and Dak Bangalow in Tezpur.

Agnigarh Tezpur

The fortress was surrounded by fire on all sides so that nobody could go out of the building without permission.

Bamuni Hills Tezpur

It is also assumed that this was a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it was a north Indian Nagara style temple.

Chitralekha Udyan Tezpur

The Chitralekha Udayan or Cole park is one of the most attractive tourist spots situated at the central part of the city of Tezpur.

Hazara Pukhuri Tezpur

The huge size of the lake makes the site very beautiful and charming.

Bhomoraguri Tezpur

The place also offers a fantastic view of the sunrise from this point and this scene is a must capture in your lenses.

Jorhat Gymkhana Club Jorhat

This club was built for recreation of British tea plants and is now one of the most visited places in Assam.

Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar Jorhat

The committee sponsors various cultural and social programs all year round as well.

Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Jorhat

Wildlife sanctuary plays a vital role in the conservation of the primate species of the animal kingdom.

Lachit Borphukan's Maidam Jorhat

The remains of this great warrior lie here and he is still remembered and honored by the people of Assam.

Molai Forest Jorhat

Several varieties of trees are found here some of which comprise of gold mohur, valcol, arjun, moj, koroi, himolu and many bamboo trees.

Majuli Island Jorhat

This place being pollution free and covered by greenery on all sides is an environment-friendly destination.

Kamalabari Satra Majuli

This place is also popular for crafting many beautiful boats and designing sculptures of mythological characters.

Dakhinpat Satra Majuli

This place is a clear insight to the art and culture that prevails in Majuli.

Garmur Satra Majuli

Both men and women take part in this grand occasion which is however considered against the rules of the other satras.

Auniati Satra Majuli

Many cultural programs are organized during these special events at the satra.

Tengapania Majuli

The exquisite statues and pillars of this temple are mesmerizing to see.

Digboi Oil Refinery Digboi

There is a possibility of installation of state of the art equipment of oil refining in a matter of few months.

War Cemetery Digboi

The Digboi war Cemetery started out as a burial ground for the dead bodies which came from the hospital.

Digboi Lake Digboi

There is a Centenary Environment Park near the lake which is an eco park, and has a variety of flora.

Golf Course Digboi

This golf course is a natural one, with very few artificial inputs. The clubhouse makes the experience of the golf course more soothing.

Margherita Digboi

There is the first coal museum of India located in this city, which is called the Coal Heritage and Museum.

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary Dibrugarh

World War II cemeteries, Digboi Oil Refinery (the oldest in the country), and the Stillwell Road are also located in the close proximity here.

Jeypore Rainforest Dibrugarh

It comes under world heritage of evergreen rain forest and it rains almost all throughout the year.

Namphake Village Dibrugarh

There is a water tank inside the monastery which is named as the Mucalinda Tank and is considered to be very holy.

Naharkatia Town Dibrugarh

This town also comprise of the oldest oil pool of the state of Assam.

Koli Aai Thaan Dibrugarh

This holy site is still considered to be very pious by the people living here and there are no temples or idols to be worshipped here.

Barbarua Maidam Dibrugarh

The Barbarua Maidam is a clear image of how respectable the dead soldiers are for the people of Dibrugarh.

Temples in Dibrugarh

This temple is considered to be of huge significance for the people living here.

Haflong Hill Haflong

Haflong Hill is one of the major tourist attractions of Dima Hasao.

Haflong Lake Haflong

aflong Lake is indeed a beautiful place to visit with your friends and families to make wonderful memories.

Maibong Haflong

People mainly visit Maibong to catch a glimpse of the famous two-roofed monolithic temple - Ramchandi.

Jatinga Dima Hasao

This beautiful village has earned its popularity due to both its majestic views and the mysterious phenomenon of birds “committing suicide”.

Wildlife in Assam

Assam is abode to unique and exotic wildlife that include the rare One-horned Rhinoceros. With its plush national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, the state is truly an ideal destination for wildlife tour in India.

Pilgrimage in Assam

The sacred land of Assam is ideal for the spirituality seekers. Housing important Hindu shrines like that of Kamakhya, Sikh temple such as Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and churches including Christ Church, Assam is truly a holy land that is a must visit for a pilgrimage tour.

Hill Stations in Assam

Assam boasts of only one hill station, Haflong, which deserves to be denoted as an exotic place for a holiday in the state. Seated amidst the hills in Dima Hasao district, Haflong or White Ant Hill is a splendid place to visit to unwind and create a better bond with nature.

Adventure Tourism in Assam

Assam is an action packed state with adventure greeting you on every nook and corner. Offering incredible opportunities for adventure junkies, the state is replete with activities like trekking, river rafting, motor biking, para sailing and hand gliding that promise nothing but the best adventure tour experience.

Heritage Tourism in Assam

The land of Ahoms and many great dynasties and tribes, Assam has a plethora to exhibit when it comes to heritage. With each monument and site allowing to time travel, Assam becomes even more interesting place to visit for its unsurpassed heritage.With tales of conquest, dominance, victory, and chivalry, Assam has a long history, from the Paleolithic period to colonial conquest, backed by the innumerable stranded ruins; reverent yet thought-provoking shrines; grass carpeted cemeteries, and incredible wildlife. When it comes to historical tours there are many places to explore in Assam but it's the temples that attract the maximum attention. Especially the famous ones like Kamakhya Temple, Navagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, and Basistha Ashram, each with a charm of its own, and grand epics that further add to the intrigue. When it comes to the spiritual enlightenment, another place that is worth mentioning is Poa Mecca, which is believed to have the 1/4th sanctity of Mecca. Even the wildlife reserves have a share of history too. With Mother Nature’s most fabulous creations and wildlife reserves like Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, Assam hosts an emblematic concentration of wildlife, which makes them a highlight even in the UNESCO world heritage sites. Assam owes a lot of its history to Ahom dynasty, the determined rulers who have ruled over the state between the 13th and the 18th century. Owing to them, Assam got Asia’s first amphitheater, Rangghar in Sivasagar sharing space with various other archaeological sites like Da-Parbatia, Madan Kamdev, Agnigarh, Suryapahar, Deoparbat, Ambari excavations, and Moidams. The archaeological sites of Assam have a deep mythological connection too, which can be seen in the form of attractions in Tezpur, the City of Eternal Romance. In Assam, one can find a heady mix of nature, and history too in the form of Majuli, the best place to visit in Assam. One of the largest riverine islands in India, Majuli has a good number of Satras too, established by Sankardeva and Madhavdeb. Other prominent attractions that one should explore over a historical tour to Assam are Sualkuchi, Jorhat, Sualkuchi, Borduwa, and Guwahati.

Shopping in Assam

Spoiling one for choices when it comes to shopping in Assam, the state leaves the doors open for shopaholics from around the world. Be it Assam’s very owned flavoursome tea leafs or the finest Muga Silk/Mekhla Chador or the decorative cane/bamboo furniture and item, there is no end to shopping in Assam.