Top 10 Tourist Places to Visit in Assam
Assam has been a prime attraction for Indian as well as foreigner tourists for a long time. One of the most enriched places among the seven sisters, Assam, is famous for its wildlife resources. The beauty that will meet your eyes in this hilly area will make you feel extremely tranquil. Together with the Brahmaputra River, Assam, in a true sense, is a perfect blend of many natural resources!
Best Time for Assam Tour
The best weather in Assam can be experienced between October and March. The temperature at this time remains at a soothing range between 8 and 20 degrees. The cool wind from the Himalayan foothills blows during this time. This helps in bringing the humidity and heat down making it the perfect time to visit Assam.
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09 Nights / 10 Days
Mostly tourists flock to this place between November and May. In fact, if you plan to travel between March and May, you will be able to appreciate the beauty of Orchids blooming all around Assam. This is also the time when Bihu, the harvest festival of Assam takes place.
Popular Tourist Places in Assam
Assam is a beautiful place full of excellent views, great archaeological sites and rich wildlife resources.
Here is a list of the top 10 places you would not want to miss while in Assam.
1. Kamakhya Temple: Assam is extremely famous for Kamakhya temple where the Goddess Kamakhya is worshipped. Many pilgrims and many believers flock to Kamakhya to offer their respect to the Goddess. Even if you are not religious, the rich history and cultural significance of this place will definitely attract you.
2. Kaziranga National Park: This is among India’s most famous Sanctuaries. It is known for the one-horned Rhinoceros, an extremely rare species which can be spotted in Kaziranga only. If you are lucky you will be able to spot many wild animals here including elephant, gibbon, leopard and swamp deer.
3. Majuli Island: Majuli Island is said to be the largest river island. The astounding 452 square Kilometres of this island is filled with breathtaking beauty. This is most definitely one of the most picturesque corners in Assam. Most of the tourists feel that the sun rise and set are spellbindingly beautiful here.
4. Kakochang Waterfalls: If you are a fan of natural beauty, then you must visit Kakochang waterfalls. It is a magnificent view and a truly mesmerizing place for you to go to while visiting Assam. The falls come down from the rubber and tea plantation uphill. Backed by the beauty of the ruins of Numaligarh, this waterfall captures the attention of any visitor who visits Assam.
5. Umananda Temple: This is a place where the positive vibes of the nature and the spiritual vibes of the temple blend seamlessly in an island. Umananda temple is a beautiful temple situated on an island. You have to take a ferry ride through the river to land at this temple perched atop the hill Bhasmatuka. The main deity inside this temple is Lord Shiva and the temple is surrounded by River Brahmaputra.
6. Guwahati: Assam’s capital Guwahati is the largest metropolis in the whole of North-Eastern part of India. This city is also regarded as the gateway of Northeast India. Guwahati is situated between the Brahmaputra River and the Plateau of Shillong.
7. Manas National Park: Quite like the Kaziranga, Manas national park is also an important site for wildlife resources in Assam. This is declared as a natural world heritage site by UNESCO and is a biosphere reserve in Assam. Manas National Park is also famous as a Tiger Reserve and Elephant Reserve. The rare red panda and golden langur can also be spotted in Manas.
8. Dibrugarh: Another famous city in Assam is Dibrugarh which is situated 439 kilometres away from Guwahati. It is the largest city of Assam. Dibrugarh, an upcoming communication hub in North East India, is also home to a well-connected airport.
9. Mayong Assam: Mayong is a cluster of villages which are situated just 40 Kilometres away from Guwahati. This place is known as the ‘land of black magic’. It is a famous tourist place for its famous stories of black magic and famous magicians. The stretch of land is situated on the banks of the River Brahmaputra and is a beautiful place.
10. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary: Assam is home to many sanctuaries and Pobitora is one of them. This sanctuary is known as the world’s densest population of one-horned rhino lives. 30 kilometers away from Guwahati, this wildlife sanctuary is also home to a wide diversity of birds. You can enjoy elephant ride and jeep ride inside the sanctuary.
Famous Sight Seeing in Assam
Apart from these famous places that the tourists can visit, there are many important spots tourists flock to for sightseeing. One of these places is Assam State Museum which is said to be India’s biggest multipurpose museum. It has a large collection of antique goods. Apart from the 2nd and 4th Saturday, the museum is open every day and many tourists appreciate the huge collection one can explore in this place.
Apart from that, the Brahmaputra River itself is an important place to visit. If you have no place to go, you can just visit the banks of Brahmaputra and sit there appreciating the beauty of the river. Guwahati Planetarium is another great place for those love astronomy. The structure of the building is an attraction for sure and it matches the celestial events it offers to the people visiting the place. Sometimes you can also experience the eclipse and the meteor shower here. If you miss the wild animals in any of the sanctuaries, you can also visit the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden and have a close encounter with Kangaroos and Llamas.
Overall, a trip to Assam is going to be a wholesome experience for everyone thanks to the natural diversity that exists here. If you visit Assam, you are going to have one of the best travel experiences in your life!!
