5 Best Places to Visit in Assam
- Sarthak Niwate
- Aug 9, 2020
- 4 min read
Prologue:
Unity in Diversity, this is one of the best definitions of India being an amalgamation of various cultures, languages, religions, ethnicity, and ideology. I will be sharing 5 Best Places to visit in every state and every union territory in India. This is going to be a joy ride across India via upcoming blogs of Content Sphere India.
5 Best Places to Visit in Assam
Assam, the gateway to north-east India and one of the famous destinations amongst the seven sisters of India. It is the most easily accessible state of this region and heaven for the environment and nature lovers.
Some places from Assam are UNESCO world heritage sites, we will explore more about it. Assam is a destination which is unspoilt great mountains, scenic valleys, and grand Brahmaputra river.
For necessary information about services from Assam Govt. visit the Department of Tourism. The best time to visit Assam is from November to April.
Today, I’ll give you plenty of reasons to travel to Assam and give your life an experience of heaven and the reasons are listed here:
1. Guwahati
Guwahati is a commercial capital and one of the fastest-growing cities across India. It is located on the banks of massive river Brahmaputra.
About UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Guwahati, Assam
1. Kaziranga National Park
It is a tranquil place that covers a large area. It is heaven to animals and rare species. Kaziranga is famous for one-horn rhinoceros. Away from the city, chill-feel, and best place to feel calm. Kaziranga is recognized not only for its rich biosphere but also for its spectacular natural scenery and landscape which includes a range of hills, grasslands, and tropical forests.
2. Manas National Park
It is a Tiger Reserve Project, the only tiger reserve in Assam and also famous for the rare golden langur and the red panda. It has an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in it which makes it a very valuable asset of India. Manas is has counted India's second-largest tiger population in its vicinity. Manas kept the more or maximum number of rare-endangered species and listed in the IUCN Red Book.
That’s why Guwahati is an evergreen destination from Assam. Now, take a look at some more famous tourists’ attractions from Guwahati: Nehru Park, Navagraha Temple, Brahmaputra River Cruise, Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati Planetarium, Assam Rajakriya State Museum
2. Jorhat
Tea Capital of India, Jorhat is being an urban city and also known for large tea-harvesting. It is an amalgamation of rich culture and great history. It was initially known as Jorehaut in the ancient era which means two hats. If you ever heard of Ahom Kingdom, Jorhat was the last capital of that kingdom.
Majuli is a freshwater island from Assam in Brahmaputra river. It covers an area of 1250 sq. km is the world's largest river island and it is a prime tourist place. One can know more about the Vaishnav culture and can also visit Sattras or monasteries which are symbols of their great culture.
The Jorhat can become your best lifetime memory because of its importance from old times.
Some Tourist Attractions: Bangalpukhari, Thengal Bhavan, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Cinnamora Tea Estate, Kakochang Waterfalls, Sukhapa Sammanay Kshetra, Toklai Tea Research Center, Lachit Borphukan’s Maidam
3. Tezpur
Culture Hub of Assam, Tezpur being the most beautiful and famous destination in Assam. The holy river the Brahmaputra flows through the Tezpur city. The place, Bamuni hills offers actual ruins of medieval age which has a mythological history. Today’s Tezpur has links with the British era and a subtle cool and calm climate.
I’m quite sure that you must be heard about Bihu and Bagurumba Dance, the origin of it is in Assam and it is especially famous in Tezpur. The city is blessed with a great history, mesmerizing geography, and rich culture.
Major Tourist Attractions: Nameri National Park, Ouguri Hill, Agnigarh, Chitralekha Udyan, Padum Pukhuri, Da-Parbatia, Katakeshwar Dewal, Kalia Bhomara Setu, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Nag-Shankar Temple
4. Digboi
Oil City of Assam, Digboi is the link to many oldest refinery of India. The most amazing part about this city is crude oil was discovered in the late 19th century in Digboi. It is not only about oil, but Digboi is also famous for green large golf courses which were left the signs of British colonialism.
Digboi offers a stunning view of snow-capped eastern Himalayas from some regions. The history of this city says the name of Digboi is carved from “dig-boy-dig”. Digging for crude oil is the link for the name of this city.
The countryside of this city rich with a diversity of birds, many bird watchers visit Digboi to explore more about birds. A count of 453 species of birds from Digboi is known to the world but, I assume that there can be more such species.
5. Diphu
Have you seen a traditional picture of a picnic spot in a small town?
Diphu can full-fill your all needs like that. It is a quiet and pleasant place for outing amongst tourists. Diphu is a mini hill station in Assam located at 186m above sea level. It is also home to many tribal people and some of them are in reach out of us. We can see their hunting tools, their traditions very closely.
Diphu is quite away from Dispur, Assam which is the capital of Assam. But I bet that you can feel heaven in there. Diphu is a peaceful retreat to all visitors especially, adventure enthusiasts.
Major Tourist Attractions: Botanical Garden, Umwang, Taralangso Cultural Center, Arboretum
Assam is not only about these mentioned reasons, there are at least 10 best places in Assam which can make your travel a great memory. The peerless beauty of Assam, unparalleled geography in all regions makes it a very special destination to be in your bucket list of dream travels.
Special Note: Assam name is derived from “Asoma” which means unparalleled, peerless, unequal, and unrivaled. I hope you must understand what wanna convey from this note.
Thanks for reading, our next state is Bihar. Don’t forget to carry your flight tickets…
- Sarthak Niwate
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