Touring the north-east part of India seems magnetizing and extremely impressive for the reason the popular and attractive state Assam that is settled here.
If you are Planning a Trip to North East India then you will be taken across the wide range of popular tourist spots sitting in this part of India. Assam is counted to be one of the beautiful regions of India. It is place which is believed to unite the history as well as myths religion.
For nature lovers, Assam is a delight to visit. This place is flooded with many gifts given by nature that is at its best here. Move around and you will find enticing views of splendid wooded hills, the mountains and valleys. Assam is state which is featured with rich flora and fauna that is hard to be seen with any other tourism state.
While talked of some of the notable and worth visiting tourist attractions in Assam, the following list gets opened up.
Kamakhya Temple: This famous religious spot delivers a seat to Tantric Buddhism in India. When considered Mythologically, it is said that Lord Vishnu severed carcass of Parvati into pieces with Sudarshan Chakra whilst Lord Shiva was carrying her body. Thus, the place is known to be sacred one for this reason. Worth a visit!!
Haflong: For those who want to spend some quality time in nature’s lap, this tourist spot is going to be the click. It is a scenic hill-station that pictures a mesmerizing view of rainbow down below.
Jatinga: This venue is comprised among the popular must-sees in Assam. This is well-celebrated to feature the unexplained phenomenon of migratory birds that commit mass suicide. This attraction is just 9 kms away from Haflong.
Sibsagar: Assam is also the click for tourists who wish to see the 200-year-old Sibsagar that is located in the centre of the city. Shivadol stand one among the top three temples and is famed to be the highest Shiva temple in India.
Majuli Island: This tourist spot is situated in the mid of river Brahmaputra, which is popular for being world’s largest river island. Over 15 Vaishnava Satras or monasteries are located on the Majuli Island that makes it attractive for the tourists.
Travelers who are willing to come closer to nature and wildlife have a lot to explore in Assam. To mention some of the wildlife attractions here we have:
Manas National Park: This national park is located on the banks of the river Manas. This tourist spot is counted for Tigers and is a World Heritage Site.
Kaziranga National Park: This is a well-admired tourist spot, recognized as a house for many fabled one horned Rhinoceros. This too is a world heritage site.
Assam Zoo and Botanical Gardens: This is another remarkable tourist spot settled in Guwahati. The gardens remain open from September till March. Travelers are proposed to visit this place between 7 in the morning till 4 in the evening. A lot of interest and astonishment can be dug out from a visit here.
Assam State Museum: The museum remains open on weekdays apart from Mondays. Tourists can pay a visit here from ten till four thirty in the evening. The visit timings stand different on Sundays; they are from eight in the morning till noon.
Else than above mentioned, Umananda Temple, Nameri National Park, Basistha Ashram, Hajo, Navagraha Temple, Cherrapunjee (where it rains most in the world!), are some other major tourist attractions in Assam.
If you wish to see Assam in its true colours then you should visit here during the Bohag Bihu (Mid-April), Ambubachi (June-July), Durga Puja (October) festivals in Assam that draw a major count of tourist here.
Among the above-mentioned festivals, widely celebrated festival in the state is Bohag Bihu. This festival indicates the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
For food lovers, this festival is a jackpot to enjoy many specialty sweets including those that are known as the local delicacies and are prepared during the festive season only. The sweets include like Pithas, Narus and other mouth-watering sweets that are ritually prepared in the households.
Taking out from the Bengali traditional, people of Assam also celebrate Durga Puja on the four-day with much gaiety and fanfare.
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