Assam

¶ Introduction

The land of “AHOMS”, Assam is state of pleasant contrasts and excitement. Each and every part of the state has something celestial and amazing diversity to offer. Journey through this magnificent land is bound to stir up your mind and stimulate you to see more, and learn more. To many the place is still a land of magic and ethereal. Some call it a green paradise. As the most vibrant part of the North Eastern States of India, Assam combines so many varied passions and beauties that one has to take a pause at least for its praise. People have always been drawn here. It is wonderful place to live in and to celebrate the colourful festivals of all seasons.

The state is situated between 90-96 degree east longitude and 24-28 degree north longitude. The state is pampered by land border in all its side. Towards north and east lies the kingdom of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. Nagaland, Manipur & Mizoram guards the southern border of Assam. Meghalaya lies in the south west frontier and West Bengal and Bangladesh in the west.

¶ Places to See

Guwahati
The ancient Pragjyotishpura - “the light of the east”, is situated on the banks of the mighty river Bhramhaputra surrounded by a ring of rolling hills. It is the premier city of North East India and gateway to this region.

Tezpur
Legendary erstwhile kingdom of Sonitpur (Sonit-blood & Pur-land), Tezpur presents a brutal history of fierce battle and romance. The ruins and remains of Agnigarh depict the blossom of immortal love between Usha and Anirudha.

Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh, district headquarters of Lakhimpur is surrounded by tea gardens, greenery and inhabited mostly by Bengalis. It is reputed as a commercial town. Located along the river Brahmaputra, Dibrugarh is sometimes referred to as the gateway to East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

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¶ Wildlife Travel

ASSAM, the heart of north-east India, has vast expanses of forest, hills, undulating plains and rivers. The people are simple by nature. Exclusive tribal cultures co-exist. Brahmaputra, one of the four largest rivers in the world, flows through the state.

National Parks in Assam

Kaziranga National Park
Mornings in the Kaziranga National Park in the northeastern state of Assam are generally misty. So much so that the main gate of the Park is called kohra, or mist.
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Manas National Park
Manas is situated in Assam spread over an area of 391 sq km, earlier it was known as North Kamrup, declared as a sanctuary on December 01, 1928.
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Nameri National Park
Nameri National Park covering an area of about 200sq. kms is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas about 35km from Tezpur, the nearest town.
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Orang National Park
Considered to be the mini-Kaziranga due to its natural setting and presence of River Bhramhaputra in the northern frontier.
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Dibru - Saikhowa National Park
Dibru - Saikhowa is the largest national park of Assam, spread over an area of 650 sq. km. It is located at about 13 kms north of Tinsukia town and about 515 kms from and is bounded by the Brahmaputra river and Arunachal hills in the north and Dibru and Patkai hills on the south.
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¶ Fairs & Festivals

Ambubachi Mela
Elephant Festival
Tea Festival
Bihu Utsav
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