Guwahati | Kaziranga National Park | Manas National Park |
One of the northeastern state in India, Assam is traditionally, known for its tea, oils and the green forests. Today Assam presents itself as a land of breathtaking natural beauty with a rich wildlife and culture. Hidden at the foot of the eastern Himalayas and located mainly between the river valleys of the Barak and Brahmaputra, Assam is a popular tourist destination.
Assam has plenty to offer tourists, however the most important feature of tourism in Assam is Widlife travel. Assam is known for its national parks. Kaziranga National Park with its one horn Rhinoceros and the Manas national park are the main reason millions of tourists travel to Assam every year.
Assam tourism has grown thanks to several interesting tourist attractions like tea gardens, incredible Majuli Island, Ahom architectural and the beautiful golf courses. The famous tea gardens not plays a major role in economy but also for tourism in Assam.
Assam is not all about natural beauty. Over the years tourism in Assam has taken advantage of its religious divereness that can be witnessed with temples and monuments. Kamakhya Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, Mahabhairab Temple, Madan Kamdev, Poa-Mecca are some of the historic places that have gained the attention of tourists.
The state and its people have shaped and created a city that was once called "Light of the East" today known as Guwahati. The city is capital of Assam and serve as the main entrance to the East India. Other popular tourism destinations in Assam are Sibsagar, Haflong, Digboi, Tezpur etc.
The welcoming people of Assam will make you trip a memorable one. Every tourist should visit Assam - one of the most beautiful states in India – once in the lifetime. The natural beauty, wildlife, culture and people of Assam will win your heart.
