Assam
Assam – the very name reminds us of the mighty Brahmaputra River, the One-Horned Rhinoceros, and Kaziranga National Park. But Assam is more than just these. You will miss all the fun if you visit Assam just to visit Kaziranga and spot the One-Horned Rhinoceros. River Brahmaputra dominates much of the landscape of Assam and our Assam Tour Package includes a river safari in the Brahmaputra. You will find our Assam Holiday Packages include some of the very best activities you can do in Assam and all the wonderful sightseeing in Assam. Assam – A World of National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries Assam is a state of immense wildlife and birding opportunities. The national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Assam are home to some extraordinary wild animals, birds, and reptiles. The Brahmaputra, which flows through Assam, forms swampy marshes, alluvial plains, mangrove forests, grasslands, and dense forests. You can explore our Assam Wildlife Tour Packages and visit these national parks. The wildlife safaris in these national parks are best for bird watchers, nature photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, tourists, honeymoon couples, and families. Our Assam Wildlife Packages are tailor-made to give you a complete wildlife experience in Assam. Some of the best national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Assam are given below.
- Kaziranga National Park
- Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dibru Saikhowa National Park
- Manas National Park
- Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
- Nameri National Park
- Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
- Orang National Park
- Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary
Assam – Home of the One-horned Rhinoceros Assam is the ultimate place in India where you can view the One-horned Rhinoceros roaming in the wilderness. This magnificent creature is found here only in the marshy grasslands of Assam. The tall elephant grass, the wetland marshes of the Brahmaputra River, and the low-lying terrains are very much ideal for the One-horned Rhinoceros to thrive here in Assam. You can go for jeep safari and elephant safari in the Kaziranga National Park to view the One-horned Rhino. But you can find this wild animal in other national parks like Manas National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Orang National Park, and Dibru Saikhowa National Park. Top things to do in Assam Your holiday trip to Assam will become even more exciting with our Assam Travel Packages. We have included some top Assam tour itineraries for you so that you get maximum satisfaction on your Assam Tour. Apart from sightseeing, you can do many thrilling activities in Assam, such as the ones shown below.
- Sunset river cruises on the Brahmaputra River
- Spot the one-horned rhino in Kaziranga National Park
- Visit a tea plantation and taste the aromatic varieties of tea
- Experience Assamese culture and religion on your visit to Majuli Island
- Seek the blessings of Goddess Shakti in Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati
- Spot beautiful birds in Manas National Park
- Do river rafting in the Jia Bhoreli River
- Taste the unique cuisine of Assam
- Have a jeep safari in Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary
- View the birdlife in Dipor Beel
- Spot the Gangetic Dolphin at Orang National Park
Tea Gardens in Assam Perhaps nothing is more famous about Assam than its tea. The aromatic and flavourful Assam Tea has found its way into every home and household across India. You can visit a sprawling tea estate and tea garden in Assam. We have included Assam tea gardens in our Assam Holiday Packages. You can do a whole lot of exciting things on this tea estate visit such as walking in the tea estates, viewing the tea workers plucking fresh tea leaves, seeing the manufacturing process of tea, tasting the tea varieties, and shopping for organic tea powders. Most often you will find these tea estates in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. in some other places, you will find them near cities and rural areas. Some of the famous tea estates in Assam are shown below.
- Tea gardens in Kaziranga
- Hathikuli Tea Estate
- Monabari Tea Estate
- Manohari Tea Estate
- Nonoi Tea Estate
- Halmari Tea Estate
- Corramore Tea Estate
- Mangalam Tea Estate
- Sonapur Tea Estate
Unique Wildlife Species You will find some very unique wildlife species in Assam. Tourists visit Assam especially to spot the One-horned Rhinoceros. But the other wild animal that they come to see is the Royal Bengal Tiger. The terai grasslands, swamps, and marshy lands of Kaziranga National Park are best for the tiger to roam freely without fear of humans. You can spot the tiger by going on jeep safari and elephant safari tours in Kaziranga National Park. But other wildlife in Assam is even more vibrant and bewildering. Some wildlife found here can be only found in the northern Himalayan foothills in Assam. You can make a list of all the wild animals you want to see in your wildlife checklist and visit Assam. The northern regions of Assam are equally fascinating to spot birds, reptiles, and mammals. Some of the rare wildlife that you can spot in Assam are shown below.
- Wild Water Buffalo
- Clouded Leopard
- Hoolock Gibbon
- Golden Langur
- Fishing Cat
- Brown Tortoise
- Great Pied Hornbill
- White-winged Wood Duck
- Bengal florican
- Gangetic Dolphin
City Sightseeing in Assam Assam and its cities like Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tinsukhia, and Tezpur are famous for their cultural attractions, temples, and heritage landmarks. Guwahati is the best city in Assam as you can get flights, trains, and road transport here. The Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra River Cruise, Kaziranga National Park, and Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary are located within close distance of Guwahati. You will find many other temples in Guwahati such as Umananda Temple, Navagraha Temple, and BhuvaneshwarI Temple in Guwahati. You can go for museum visits in Guwahati and art lovers will find a lot of interesting handicrafts here. During your Guwahati visit you can visit Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary and go for wildlife safari tours. A sunset river safari in the Brahmaputra is always a favorite activity to do here in Guwahati. You can do bird watching at Deepor Beel, which is a wetland area near Guwahati. Shopping and dining is a pleasurable experience in Guwahati. Guwahati sightseeing tours will always have something unique so that you will never have a dull moment in Guwahati. Brahmaputra River Cruises One of the most exciting things to do on your trip to Assam is to enjoy boat rides and river cruises on the Brahmaputra River. Brahmaputra River Cruises is the best way to view the natural beauty of the Brahmaputra River, the villages on the river banks, the islands, wildlife, and sunsets. Brahmaputra River Cruise covers parts of Kaziranga National Park and Majuli. You can go for Sunset Cruises and Dinner Cruises on the Brahmaputra River. Other cruises are also available, and these are short cruises like Candlelight Cruise and Lunch Cruise. These are one-hour cruises, but the Sunset Cruises are 2 hour long cruises with live music, food, narration, and beautiful views of the sunsets. Longer cruises of multiple days are also available in which you can visit Kaziranga National Park, and Nameri National Park and do many such exciting things. Majuli River Island The world’s largest river island is in Assam and it is none other than Majuli. This island was a center, where Vaishnavite religion took root and flourished in other parts of Assam. You will find many temples in Majuli Island. These temples are places of religion called Satras. You will find temples of interesting architecture here. The hamlets, rural villages, picturesque scenery, and tribal culture are some things you should take note of when you visit Majuli Island. But you cannot miss the magnificent birdlife here also. You must try the local rice beer and tribal food to truly experience the local Assamese culture. The Sattriya dance is a traditional dance performed here by tribal dancers and artists. Some sattras like Samaguri Sattra, Dakhinpat Satra, and Uttar Kamalabari Sattra are religious places where you can watch artisans making masks to be used during religious ceremonies. The sunsets in Majuli Island are worthy to be captured in your camera lens. One of the most fascinating things to do in Majuli Island is to take a stroll in the villages. You will see traditional life, river canals, vast water bodies, paddy fields, and natural surroundings. Unique festivals in Assam Your Assam trip can become even more exciting if you visit Assam during one of the many cultural and tribal festivals in Assam. Bihu is a very famous festival in Assam. It celebrates the seasons and harvesting of grains. But other festivals are also equally colorful and full of events and rituals. The Ahom community and other tribal cultures that live in Assam have some very interesting rituals and they celebrate festivals in very unique ways. It is indeed a rare spectacle to watch these festivals and take part in the celebrations. Our Assam Holiday Packages can be customized to include a visit to Assam during the festivals. You can also make a trip plan to Assam and plan dates in advance so that you can view and participate in the cultural festivals in Assam. Some very popular cultural festivals in Assam that you must visit are:
- Ambubachi Festival
- Cape Point is one of the spectacular natural wonders in South Africa with immense bird life and aquatic creatures.
- Majuli Festival
- Dehing Patkai Festival
- Ras Lila in Majuli
- Baishagu Festival
- Me-Dum-Me-Phi
- Assam Tea Festival
Assam Tour Packages Our Assam Tour Packages are the best way for you to visit Assam and experience the unique Assamese culture. We bring out the best of Assam for you, be it the wildlife, culture, cuisine, religion, arts and crafts, or sightseeing. You can expect a wholesome travel experience with us on your trip to Assam. Our Assam travel itinerary has some unique things included. You can experience the culture of Assam in all our tour offerings. Our Assam Wildlife Packages include wildlife safaris, tea estate tours, tea tasting, village walks, Majuli Island tours and so much more. You can have the best luxury accommodations, Assamese meals, sightseeing tours by car, airport pickup and drop services, personalized tour itineraries, bird-watching tours and so much more.
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