Assam is north-east India's most picturesque state, with undulating tea farms, boats on the Brahmaputra, and deep woods with unusual animals. Assam is the country's largest tea producer. Some of Assam's tourism hotspots are:
Kaziranga National Park
It is famous for the one-horned rhino. It has a Bengal tiger reserve. The park offers elephant and jeep safaris.
Manas Biosphere Reserve
Manas National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site with the Project Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve. Manas is home to the golden langur and the red panda. It has a rich biodiversity and magnificent beauty. Jeep safaris, elephant safaris, rafting, village/tea plantation excursions, and birding are some of the services provided.
KAMRUP
Guwahati is the gateway to the northeast and a tourist hub. Ancient temples, wildlife reserves, the Brahmaputra's picturesque grandeur, and its unique culture make this one of Assam's top tourist destinations. The main highlights of the city are nature, temples, culture.
Kamakhya
Kamakhya Temple is one of India's 51 Shakti Peeths. It's a prominent tourist destination in Guwahati due to its ancient Tantric worship. Lord Shiva and Daksha Yagna are the temple's principal deities. The temple is famous for the annual Ambubachi eventwhich usually falls in June.
Assam Zoo and Botanical Garden
Guwahati's Hengrabari Reserve Forest houses the Assam State Zoo. Visitors can observe different species of animals, birds, and reptiles. The 1957 botanical garden and Cumberland Zoo now comprise tigers, clouded leopards, elephants, and leopards. Here reside chimpanzees, rhinos, kangaroos, giraffes, zebras, pumas, ostriches, jaguars, and llamas.
Umananda Island
This sacred island is a must-see in Assam in June. This little islet, dubbed Peacock Island by the British, is in the middle of the Brahmaputra and easily accessible from Guwahati. This tiny island holds the Lord Shiva-dedicated Umananda Temple. The scenic beauty is enchanting.
Son bil
This lake, formed by the Brahmaputra River, is 13 km southwest of Guwahati and great for birdwatching and sunbathing. This place is popular with couples and photographers because of its waterlilies, water hyacinths, and aquatic grass.
Guwahati Planetarium
The Guwahati Planetarium attracts many tourists with its space exploration and kid-friendly activities. It's a fun and interactive place for kids to learn about the universe. This popular astronomy research centre hosts seminars and exhibitions to highlight solar eclipses and meteor showers.
Hajo
It is an old pilgrimage site situated 24 kilometres northwest of Guwahati. Hajo is filled with gorgeous temples and religious treasures. Hayagriva Madhava Mandir and Hajo Powa Mecca are worth visiting. This place is a home of Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims and people of these religion congregate here.
JORHAT
Jorhat has beautiful scenery and untouched landscapes. Jorhat is well known for Majuli which is nearby and Jorhat Gymkhana Club. Nature, heritage, and history are the highlights of this place.
Majuli
The largest inhabited river island in the Brahmaputra, Mauli was earlier a subdivision of Jorhat district. In 2016 it became a separate district. Majuli's natural beauty makes it a major tourist destination. Dotting the island are neo-Vaishnavite monasteries known as the Satras, the more famous ones being Kamalabari, Natun Kamalabari, Samaguri, Auniati and Dakhinpaat, This is a must see in Assam. Majuli is a birdwatcher's haven. A trip to Assam isn't complete without visiting this site.
Hollongapar Wildlife Sanctuary
Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is less than 20 kilometres from Jorhat's main centre. This wildlife sanctuary, surrounded by the Bhogdoi river and tea fields. It is a must-see for wildlife and nature lovers of Assam. The endangered Hoolock Gibbon, a primate can be sighted here.
Tocklai Tea Research Institute
The Tocklai Tea Research Institute was founded in 1911 and is among the world's largest and oldest research centres of tea. The world's tea science comes from Assam. Every day, researchers here study tea's extraction, production, and processing to boost its nutritional content. This is a renowned Assam tourist destination because of its tea processing and tasting excursions.
TEZPUR
Tezpur, Assam's most beautiful city, with unsurpassed natural beauty and a vibrant culture. This city's attractiveness is enhanced by the Brahmaputra river. Theatres, traditional dances, and cultural events make it Assam's cultural hub. The city's tea estates are a bonus.
Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park has Bengal tigers, elephants, leopards, gaurs, wild pigs, and sambars. Birdwatchers love Nameri's avifauna. A safari through Nameri Sanctuary's thickets and dirt tracks is a necessity. Rich flora and fauna draw visitors. Visit the Nameri river to see the tiger of the Himalayan Rivers, the Golden Mahseer. popular in Assam.
Padam Pukhuri
Tanks Hazara and Padam are nearby. Hazara Pukhuri is Tezpur's third-largest artificial lake. Padam Pukhuri is a lotus-filled island park. This popular Assamese historical site was established through an early 19th-century archaeological investigation. Walk around the pond to admire the singing fountains, toy trains, and iron bridge.
PLACES IN HAFLONG
Haflong is considered as the "Scotland of Assam" because of its hills and valleys. Haflong is a popular camping, hiking, and trekking destination in Assam.
Haflong Lake
It is Assam's top tourist attraction. This city lake offers watersports, boating, fishing, and bird watching because migratory birds winter here. The Dima Hasao Tourist-Forest Department and Council protect the lake. The tortoises in Hajong Lake are famous.
Haflong Hills
Paragliding and trekking are popular in Assam. This hill's vibe is enchanting. Mountains and beautiful vegetation are Instagram-worthy. Haflong Hill, the lone hill station in Haflong, is known for its scenery and culture.
Panimoor Falls
This 100 kilometre-from-town waterfall is one of Haflong's top attractions. If you prefer movies to nature, Rangoon was filmed here. Capture some special moments with your camera.
Dibru Saikhowa National Park
It is located in Tinsukia, Assam and is still undisturbed and serene, this Assam wildlife refuge is home to unique species. The park's wetlands and marshes attract over 500 migratory and native bird species.
Other places are:
Sivasagar
Sivasagar is home to a centuries-old civilization. From 1699 to 1788 AD, it was the kingdom of Ahom rulers. This historic city offers tales of its royal magnificence with its stunning architecture.
Dibrugarh
Wildlife sanctuary Dehing Patkai, Joypur Rainforest, Namphake Village, Naharkatia are worth visiting here.
Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is the state's weaving village and it makes the best silk. It's also dubbed Manchester of the East. It's a bamboo-and-mud village, ethnicity and rustic beauty makes it a popular tourist destination in Assam. It is also known as Weaver's town
Digboi
It is commonly called as the Oil City of Assam. Assam's oldest refinery is located here. Digboi. In Tinsukia district is intriguing and rustic. This town has traditional textiles, huge golf courses, and Italian architecture.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
This park in the eastern Himalayan foothills offers unmatched vistas of snowy Himalayan peaks and endless orchid meadows. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary borders Arunachal Pradesh and combines with Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary. The park's marshy terrain and ecosystem are birdwatchers' paradise. Its Elephant Reserve cares for orphaned and abandoned elephants.
Orang National Park
Known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, is another site to visit in upper Assam. Small but unusual, this park is home to Assam's one-horned rhinos. Its rich variety of fish and animals add to its mesmerising landforms and aesthetic attractiveness. Orang National Park is a renowned Assam tourism destination.
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