Assam Travel Guide

A rich repertoire of natural beauty, cultural bequest and the charm of the unknown, Assam is the culmination point for a traveler who never gets tired of exploring and experimenting. A renowned wildlife paradise of India, Assam is home to World Heritage Sites such as Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. Take a ferry ride across the waters of the mighty Brahmaputra to reach the world’s largest river island, Majuli or indulge in an extended heritage walk in Sivasagar, Tezpur and Jorhat. Spend a few days in Guwahati and pay a visit to the famous Kamakhya Temple; embark on a spiritual journey in the small towns of Hajo and Barpeta; or witness the weird mass bird suicide at Jatinga!

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Assam offers a unique mix of differential experiences for vacationers of all types. The colourful milieu of this heritage state is a haven for a vacationers who like to dig history. For those who like their leisure, there are mountains that will bring back serenity to your life; for those who like adrenalin, adventurous treks could be a staple. Go for a wildlife expedition in Kaziranga National Park; take a memorable river cruise on the Brahmaputra; or get up close and personal with the locals during the Bihu festival. An adventure junkie should definitely visit Mayong, the village of magic and sorcery; try to decipher the bird suicide at Jatinga or just go for trekking in Guwahati’s Nilachal hill.

• Tiger spotting, river rafting and mystery hunting in Assam-an exhaustive guide to all the things to do

  Assam is a unique mix of natural beauty and cultural bequest; inhabited plains and hilly terrains; national parks and religious centres; festival cheer and mystic charm. Needless to explain, the entire state is a canvas for a traveler to paint on, the way he/she wants. There are endless things to do in Assam.

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