Spot the one-horned rhinoceros, tigers, elephants, and exotic birds.
Enjoy jeep or elephant safaris.
Best time: November to April.
A major Hindu pilgrimage site and one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas.
Known for its Ambubachi Mela, drawing thousands of pilgrims annually.
Located on Nilachal Hill with beautiful views of the Brahmaputra River.
Explore scenic tea estates in Jorhat and Dibrugarh.
Learn the tea-making process and taste authentic Assam tea.
Stay in colonial-style tea bungalows for a unique experience.
The world’s largest river island, situated on the Brahmaputra.
Home to Vaishnavite monasteries (satras), tribal villages, and mask-making traditions.
Ideal for cycling, boat rides, and cultural immersion.
Enjoy sunset or luxury cruises from Guwahati or Dibrugarh.
See river dolphins, small islands, and Assamese countryside.
Some cruises offer cultural shows and traditional meals.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for tigers, golden langurs, and pristine wilderness.
Offers safaris, eco-lodges, and river rafting on the Manas River.
The most popular festival in Assam, celebrated three times a year:
Rongali Bihu (April) – marks Assamese New Year
Bhogali Bihu (January) – harvest and feasting
Kongali Bihu (October) – more spiritual
Enjoy folk dances, songs, and traditional Assamese food.
Must-try dishes:
Khar – an alkaline curry unique to Assam
Masor Tenga – tangy fish curry
Duck curry with ash gourd
Pitha – rice cakes (sweet or savory)
Typically served with rice and local vegetables.
Explore historic monuments like:
Rang Ghar – one of Asia’s oldest amphitheaters
Talatal Ghar – an underground palace
Shiva Dol – one of the tallest Shiva temples in India
Great for history and architecture lovers.
Assam is known for Muga silk, Eri silk, and Pat silk.
Visit Sualkuchi, known as the “Silk Village of Assam”.
Purchase handwoven traditional Assamese textiles like mekhela chador.
