Tourism In Assam, The Land Of Rivers And Islands

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Assam is a popular north-eastern state of India blessed with charming natural endowments, grand architecture and rich cultural heritage. Assam is one of the charming states among the seven sisters of north east and has been serving successfully as a popular tourist destination of the country. Tourism in Assam is flourished with natural spots, rivers and hills on one hand and temples, monuments and parks on the other hand.

Assam is also renowned worldwide for its tea and the lush carpeted tea gardens of Assam are the highlights of Assam tourism that earns good revenue for the state and the entire country’s economy and tourism industry as well. Also it is popular for its wild vegetation and thus, Assam tourism offers travelers a ride through natural lanes amidst rich flora and fauna.

Assam covering a geographical area of 30285 sq km is very popular for its natural resources including coal, mines and oil. While Dispur is the capital of Assam, Guwahati is the most popular city of the land. Comprising the mighty Brahmaputra River and Barak valley, Assam offers a perfect holiday destination for nature lovers coming ...
... from the different corners of the world.

Assam famous for its tea and natural resources, it has a rich cultural heritage that enhances one’s tour to Assam with a touch of glory. Festivals like Bihu and Holi are celebrated grandly in the state and festive time offers a cultural journey through natural lanes of the state to its travelers. Besides, there are various tourist attractions offered by this naturally blessed state.

There are many tourist attractions of Assam which includes temples, national parks and monuments and gifts its tourists an enduring trip to this land of Brahmaputra. Guwahati, Shivsagar, Kajiranga, Barpeta, Tezpur, Goalpara, Majuli are the most popularly visited places of Assam. Guwahati is the temple town of the state having glorious temples like Kamakhya temple, Umananda temple, Navagraha temple, Balaji temple and so on.

Sibsagar with ancient monuments like Rang ghar, Kareng ghar, Shiv dol are popular for its spectacular architecture and charming existence. Kaziranga with its national park having wide range of wild lives ranging from one-horned rhino to golden langoors are perfect examples of nature at its best. Barpeta is famous for its cultural glories and religious satras, Tezpur for Agnigarh and Majuli for its magical landscape. Majuli the largest river island of world and Umananda the smallest river island of world are the landmarks of this state amidst global tourism. All these tourist places of Assam make one’s tour to Assam a complete relaxing holiday.