Assam is an Impeccable tourist destination. Be it the perfect weather, or the natural beauty. The greenary, and the perfect cup of tea. You'll find it all here, at Assam!
Here is a list of 10 places you MUST visit in your trip to Assam.
1. The Kamakhya Temple
We all begin our journey by seeking god's blessings and the
8th century Kamakhya Temple here is one to begin with. Situated at the top of
Nilachal Hills in Guwahati, it can be marked as your first stop if you've
landed at the Gopinath Bordoloi Internation Airport or the Kamakhya station, or
the Guwahati station. This Famous temple was crafted by Lord Vishwakarma, which
got demolished by Several intruder before the present one was finally
eshtablished in the 17th Century.
2. Tezpur
The cleanliness and greenary of Tezpur will astound you. Declared the least
poluted city of India by WHO, Tezpur has a peaceful environment. The Agnigarh
is one of the famous tourist attractions here. Agni means Fort and Garh mean
Fort in assamese. According to legend, this ancient fortress was once the
residence of a princess name "Usha" who fell in love with Lord
Krishna's grandson "Aniruddha". But, since they belonged to the demon
clan, Usha's father did not approve their relation and kept his daughter
guarded in the fort while surrounded by fire.
Thus, this fort is known as Agnigarh.
3. Majuli Island
Majuli is the largest river island in the world. It is a home to the
"mising" tribe. it is surrounded by the mighty brahmaputra and is
known for its vibrant cultures and traditions.
4. Mayong
Mayong is located around 40km from the capital city of Guwahati. : ‘Land of the Black Magic’, yes some real voodoo, the magic
of Mayong was feared world over so much so that the word magic became
synonymous with Mayong., Mayong the very name itself holds a history and ever-
unsolved mystery. In fact, it is the place, where many culture travellers come
every year. The villagers of this land were known to practise Black Magic for
the Ahom rulers inorder to protect their homeland.
5. Haflong
Welcome to the "switzerland of east
india", Haflong the only hill station in Assam. Indulge yourself in many
interesting activities when in Haflong which includes boating at the Haflong
Lake. Also one of the major attraction is the scenic beauty in Jatinga, known
to be a bird watcher’s heaven where a vivid variety of migratory birds visit
the area especially in the months of August and November.
6. Umananda Island
Umananda is the smallest river isliand
in Assam. It is surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra on all sides. It can
easily be reached from the mainland of Guwahati on boats and ferries.
Resembling the shape of a peacock, it is also known as the "Peacock Island".
It is a pure delight for activities like Picnic, leisure day outing, and much
more.
7. Nameri National Park
If you're an ardent fan of
adventure and thrill, Nameri National Park must be a highlight in your list.
River Rafting and Golden Mahasheer fishing can be sported here. You can enjoy
the scenic beauty of the sanctuary.
8. Kaziranga National Park
Enter the kingdom of wildlife, Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary home
to the endangered One-horned Rhinoceros. It is one of the oldest wildlife
protected areas in the country. Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of
the state of Assam, the national park
boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas and also a
stunning range of wildlife that primarily includes Elephants, Deer, Migratory
Birds, etc.
9. Sibasagar
Sibasagar, or the 'Ocean of Lord Shiva' is
clad with timeless monuments and epics that describes the assamese culture and
history at the best. Rang ghar, Kareng Ghar, and talatal Ghar are the most
popular monuments to visit at this place.
10. Tea Estates of Dibrugarh
Assam is most famous when it
comes to tea. When drinking a fine quality tea, chances are that the tea was
blended in Dibrugarh. Also known as the 'tea city of india', Dibrugarh is the
largest tea producing town in the world.
Come, Visit OUR ASSAM!
- Nikita
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