About Assam
Assam
the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests is the gateway to the
north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins
in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state. This mystic land of
eternal blue hills and beautiful rivers is renowned for its tea, rich flora
and fauna, the world famous one horned rhinoceros and other rare species of
wildlife on the verge of extinction. Barring Africa, there is perhaps no part
of the world where such a variety of wildlife exists.
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Places to See in Assam
Kaziranga Tourism |
Guwahati
Tourism |
Tezpur Tourism
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How to Reach Assam
Air: Guwahati is well connected by Air and railway to Delhi and Kolkata. Flight
time between Guwahati –Delhi is approximately 2.5 hrs. For details and
reservation check Indian railways and Indian Airlines website.
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History of Assam
Assam's
history goes back to ancient times. The base of this history can be found in
Tantric literature, Buddhist literature, Assamese folklore and Vedic literature.
However, first mention of the state of Assam is found in the epics and the religious
legends. The Aryans belonging to the priestly and warrior classes found their
way into Assam in very early times. Various places mentioned in the epics, like
Mahabharata etc. are now identified with sites in this state.
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Assam
Art & Crafts
The people of Assam have traditionally been craftsmen from time immemorial.
Though Assam is mostly known for its exquisite silks and the bamboo and cane
products, several other crafts are also made here.
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Wildlife in Assam
Kaziranga
National Park : The Kaziranga National Park is the only National Park in the
State situated in central Assam with an area of 430sq. km. It is the home of
the great Indian one horned Rhinoceros (Unicornis). The landscape of Kaziranga
is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, mellow marshes and shallow
pools.
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Adventure in Assam
One of the world's largest rivers, the Brahmaputra and it's tributaries flow
through the state offering a wide network of rivers for various water sports.
Angling : The river Jia Bhoroli, Kapili and Manas are the best places for angling.
The Jia Bhoroli river is home to the fierce game fish, the Golden Mahseer, or
tiger of the Himalayan rivers.
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Assam Fair & Festivals
Assam
is a land of fairs and festivals. Most of the festivals celebrated in Assam
have their roots in the diverse faith and belief of her inhabitants, but a spirit
of accommodation and togetherness characterizes the celebration of all festivals.
The perfect fusion of heritage of her numerous races has made Assam the home
of the most colorful festivals which are passionate, compelling and mesmerizing
reflecting the true spirit, tradition and lifestlye of the people of Assam.
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