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ASSAM : A NATURE'S GIFT

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Assam : A Nature's Gift

The perfect combination of a beautiful and peaceful fairyland interwoven with a splendid cultural heritage
remains nestled on the banks of the longest river in India, the free- owing Brahmaputra. A charming bird-
shaped Indian state with abundant tea gardens, cascading waterfalls, religious sites and hill stations, it can be
aptly named "Awesome Assam". Assam is the central authority of Northeast India and the gateway to the rest of
the Seven Sisters States. Assam is one of the brightest jewels in Northeast India, attracting tourists from all over
the world.
Assam is the rich green land of rolling plains, dense forests, and beautiful rivers. Endowed with fascinating
natural beauty, this destination is a great choice for vacations. Originally known as the Kingdom of Assam.
It is surrounded by several other charming tourist destinations such as Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram,
Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Bengal, and Bangladesh. An abode of rare horned rhinos, red mountains, blue
rivers, and tea gardens make tourism in Assam a great experience. This state is famous for its Bihu festival.

Assam has a rich cultural heritage from the kingdom of Ahom. Assam's history dates back to the stone age. Over
the centuries, various empires ruled it. This state is also mentioned in Buddhist literature, Tantric literature,
Vedic literature, and Assamese folklore. Assam got its name from the Ahom kingdom that developed between
1228 and 1826. After 1838, it became a British province. After 1947, it gained recognition as an Indian state after
1947 which later known as Assam.

Must visit places

Kaziranga National Park

It offers you the chance to meet the endangered one horned rhinoceros and the ashes of colorful birds and
many more.

Kamakhya Temple

According to mythological legends, Lord Vishnu cut Parvati's corpse to pieces with his weapon, Sudarshan Chakra
while Lord Shiva took his corpse.

River cruise in Brahmaputra

The wonderful activities you can enjoy on this river cruise include wildlife safaris, visits to villages and tea
gardens, city tours of rickshaws, barbecues on the river islands, visits to craft workshops and dance performances
. While browsing, you can be rewarded with the sight of dolphins.

Tea gardens

Assam is famous all over the world for producing good quality tea that is exported to different countries of the
world. Tea is famous for its avor, aroma and colours.

Majuli Island
Majuli is the largest river island in Asia and is famous for its traditions and vibrant culture. Home to the 'Mising'
or 'Mishing' tribe, Majuli is a great place to sit and enjoy the beauty of the town that is surrounded by water.

Ha ong

Hill station with its amazingly beautiful surroundings marked by rolling mountains and lush green valleys. It is
also known as 'The Land of the Blue Hills'.

Sibsagar
Literally translates to Lord Shiva's ocean. It is a historical city, as it was the capital of the Ahom kingdom for about
100 years.

Today Assam is presented as a land of breathtaking natural beauty with rich wildlife and culture. Assam has a lot
to offer tourists. The capital Dispur is very close to Guwahati. Other tourist destinations in the state are Hajo,
Digboi, Manas, Jorhat, Tezpur, Dibrugarh, etc.

All tourists must visit Assam, one of the most beautiful states in India, once in a lifetime. The natural beauty,
wildlife, culture and people of Assam will conquer your hearts.