Assam Tour with Nature Hunt

Assam is a state in India that is rich in history, culture, tradition, and biodiversity. One of the Seven Sisters States of North-East India, Assam has risen to be one of the most popular destinations. The world-famous Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, two of the World Heritage Sites, are located within Assam. There is a lot of history of ancient civilizations that came and passed through this Indian state too. A lot of inscriptions since ancient times can be found in some of the historical places around Assam.

Location and Climate

Assam is an Indian State situated on the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas, along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. It has Arunachal Pradesh to the north and borders Nagaland and Manipur to the east. Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Tripura border Assam in the south and West Bengal to the west. It also shares international borders with Bhutan in the north and Bangladesh in the south. The capital of Assam is Dispur. One of the main features of Assam is that it contains 3 out of 6 physiological divisions of India. That is-The Northern Himalayas, The Northern Plains and the Deccan Plateau. The Brahmaputra River that flows within Assam is considered to be a life-line for the state. The ancient old river brings fertility to the lands and is the main reason for rainfall almost throughout the year.

Assam experiences a Tropical Monsoon Climate, with hot and humid summers and cool, dry winters. The temperature ranges between 35–38 degrees Celsius during Summers and between 8–10 degrees Celsius during Winters. Therefore, Assam experiences heavy rainfall and high humidity during summers and foggy winters, especially at night and in the mornings. Agriculture in Assam greatly depends on these rains. Spring and Autumn seasons are normally pleasant with moderate rainfall and temperature.

The Best Of Assam

There are many reasons that make Assam a great destination to travel and explore.

Firstly, Assam is pretty popular for its Tea. Each year, Assam Tea is produced in huge quantities and the shipments holding the tea products are distributed far and wide. It is also considered one of the best teas in the world by tea-lovers. The tea plantations around Assam also make way for beautiful scenery in scenic locations.

Assam is also famous for its silk. There are basically three major types of silk produced in Assam-Golden Muga, White Pat and Warm Eri Silk. Almost 45% of the total agricultural population in Assam is engaged with silk production in Assam. It provides employment opportunities to hundreds of Assamese people.

Two of the most popular National Parks are located in Assam, with the status of a World Heritage Site. Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. These sites were directly responsible for the conservation of many rare and endangered species of the animal kingdom. The One-horned Rhinoceros, Wild-Water Buffalo, Pygmy Hog, Tiger and several species of Birds all found their ultimate habitat here. Assam is also one of the last habitats for Asian Elephants. The National Parks and Sanctuaries of Assam are also home to some of the rare species of trees and plants.

Assam was also the first site for oil drilling in Asia. The city of Dibrugarh is the main center of Oil and Natural Gas Industries. Guwahati, another city of Assam is one of the 100 fastest growing cities in the world and the gateway to North-East India.

Historically, Assam has seen many dynasties and wars go by over the years. Beginning with the Stone Age, evidence of human settlements from the prehistoric era is still present in some regions of Assam. There are many historical locations where inscriptions from as early as the 9th Century can be found. From the Danava Dynasty and Naraka Dynasty whose last ruler fought for the Kauravas, in the epic Mahabharata battle. The Battle of Kurukshetra. To the Gupta dynasty of Samudragupta, Varmanas, the Mlechchha Dynasty, and the Kamarupa Dynasty. All the way down the timeline where the Chutiya Dynasty, Kachari dynasty, Ahoms and Baro-Bhuyan dynasty lived in the rivalry. To the Colonial Era where the British took over India until they left. There is much history and all of this can be seen and understood much better in Assam.

People And Languages Of Assam

Assam has a broad racial intermixture of Mongolian, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian and Aryan origins. It has the largest number of tribes boasting a variety of traditions, cultures, dresses, and unique way of life. Most tribes have their own languages and customs, which is not comprehensible by the other tribes. Boro (or Kachari), Karbi, Kosh-Rajbanshi, Miri, Mishimi, and Rabha are among such tribes that are unique in their own accord.

Assamese is the official language of the state and the most widely spoken language in North-East India. Other more popular languages are Bengali and Bodo. There are other dialects of Bengali being spoken in some parts of Assam as well, like the Sylheti language. Hindi is the third most spoken language in Assam. Other languages still prevailing in Assam is the Goalpariya Language, Tai Phake, Tai Alton, Khamti and Khamyang (almost extinct). The Ahom Dynasty had a huge influence on many generations in Assam. So much so, there are few people who still speak the Ahom language to this day.

Things To Do In Assam

Wildlife Spotting

Explore the main attraction in Assam. Take a tour inside the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries to spot animals in their natural habitat. The thrill of being so close to nature and wildlife featuring some of the rare and endangered species is just amazing. The lush green forests amidst the vast landscapes of these sites is one of the main attractions in Assam.

Spiritual Sites

Assam is also a sacred land with ideal locations for people seeking spirituality. People from all around the world visit these holy sites like- Kamakhya Temple, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib and Christ Church. These are wonderful locations with magnificent scenery, worth visiting, for pilgrimage and sightseeing. The history behind these locations is sure to leave you astonished.

Historical Sites

Assam was under the rule of the Ahoms and many other dynasties that came and went by. Almost all of these dynasties have an abundance of history to portray when it comes to heritage. Travel back in time to unwind the history of these dynasties through some of the historic sites in Assam.

Learn About History

You can also learn a lot about the history of the state by visiting the many museums around Assam. Filled with archaeological evidence with a huge collection of epigraphy, numismatics, and iconography. They offer great avenues to learn how culturally diverse Assam and is at the moment.

Festivity

Feast your eyes and ears to the music and dance of the beautiful cultures in Assam. Witness the tribes following their traditions and performing their cultural programs in Assam. In their colorful dresses and their unique instruments during the festive seasons.

Places Of Interest In Assam

There are many destinations in the various cities of Assam worth visiting once you reach Assam. These are some of the Places of Interest in Assam according to their respective cities.

Bongaigaon

• Jogighopa and Pancharatna
• Koya-Kujia Beel
• Rock Cut Caves
• Sri Surya Pahar
• Lalmati Duramari Ganesh Temple
• Manas National Park (a section)
• Kachugaon Game Reserve

Cachar

• Khaspur
• Silchar
• Bhubaneshwar Temple
• Kachari Fort
• Kancha Kanti Kali Temple

Chirang

• Kalamati
• Bhumeshwar Hill
• Manas National Park

Darrang

• Orang National Park
• Batha Beel
• Gandhi Smriti Park
• Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
• Pukhuria Beel
• Kamakshya Devalaya
• Patharughat Saheed Minar
• Baladev Pukhuri
• Jaypal Pukhuri
• Bhairabkunda

Digboi

• Digboi Oil Refinery
• Digboi Lake
• Digboi Golf Course
• War Cemetery
• Margherita

Guwahati

• Kamakhya Devi Temple
• Assam State Museum
• Nehru Park
• Cotton College
• Umananda Temple
• Iskcon Temple
• Guwahati Tea Auction Centre
• Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden

Halflong

• Maibong
• Jatinga
• Haflong Hill
• Haflong Lake

Dhemaji

• Malinithan
• Ghuguha Dol
• Gerukamukh
• Maa Manipur Than

Tezpur

• Da-Parbatia
• Bamuni Hills
• Mahabhairab Temple
• Agnigarh
• Bhomoraguri
• Hazara Pukhuri
• Chitralekha Udyan

Hajo

• Kedareshwar Temple
• Powa Mecca
• Joy Durga Temple
• Dhopa Guri Satra
• Hayagriva Madhava Temple

Majuli

• Dakhinipat Satra
• Garmur Satra
• Auniati Satra
• Tengapania
• Kamalabari Satra

Sivasagar

• Joy Sagar
• Devi Dol
• Shiva Dol
• Vishnu Dol
• Pani Dihing Wildlife Sanctuary

Dibrugarh

• Jeypore Rainforest
• Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
• Namphake Village
• Naharkatia Town
• Koli Aai Thaan
• Barbarua Maidam

Dima Hasao

• Umrangso
• Jatinga
• Maibang
• Haflong
• Thuruk
• Laisong
• Panimur
• Hajong

Goalpara

• Urpad Beel Lake
• Dadan Hill
• Kumri Beel Lake
• Sri Surya Pahar
• Nandeswar Devalaya
• Pir Majhar

Golaghat

• Kaziranga National Park
• Deopahar ruins
• Garampani
• Negheriting Shiva Mandir
• Golaghat Baptist Church
• Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary

Jorhat

• Hoolong Gibbon National Park
• Lachit Borphukan Maidam
• Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar
• Jorhat Gymkhana Club
• Majuli Island
• Molai Forest

Nagaon

• Kaziranga National Park
• Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary
• Bordowa Satra
• Samaguri Beel
• Doboka
• Jugijan
• Hojai
• Champawati Kunda
• Maa Durga Mandir
• Akashi-Ganga Waterfalls
• Pokhi Tirtha

Sonitpur

• Agnigarh Hill
• Bamuni Hills
• Chitralekha Udyan
• Da Parbatia

Tinsukia

• Dibru Saikhowa National Park
• Tilinga Mandir
• Barekuri Village

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