Top 12 Best tourist places you MUST Visit in Assam :)
If you are looking for variety while choosing your holiday destination, Assam could be the perfect spot. People belonging to various cultures and races live here. Assam is home for various crafts as well. Though the picturesque state has so much to offer, ensure that you do not miss the top 12 places to visit in Assam.
Travelers wish to experience the grazing of elephant grass by withdrawing the eyes from their geography books. This unique grass makes a halcyon wandering for one horned rhinoceros. Besides this endangered mammal, a dime a dozen of shutterbugs are truly eager to take the snaps of wild buffaloes, herd of elephants, barasingha, grey-headed eagles with ample of water birds like whistling teal, pelicans, herons, bar-headed goose, swamp partridge, Bengal florican and many more.
November to March is the best time to explore Kaziranga National Park as one of the best tourist places in Assam.
2. Majuli Island
The scenic beauty of the tryst of Brahmaputra River and Kherkutia Xuti with Subansiri River is very eye catchy and alluring for the nature lovers.
Garmur Satra is the place of creativity, colors and carnivals. The tourists visiting Majuli Island should enter this bamboo hall of masks. Myriad kinds of masks basically on Hindu mythological characters like Narashingha, Hanuman, Ravana, Rama and many more are displayed.
The structure of bamboo made room also attracts the tourists experiencing the mask making process and artists’ creativity. So it is an add-on attraction for the globetrotters visiting Assam.
3. Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths in India which carries a myth to protect devotees from evil eyes. This temple in Assam is a quite popular site for pilgrims and tourists due to its amazing Tantric adoration. Among many Shakti temples in India, this specific temple is truly esteemed as another one. The main deity in this house of worship is Lord Shiva and Daksha Yagna (Death Incarnation). Nilachal Hill lies in Guwahati which is the location of Kamakhya Temple.
Ambubachi is the main festival of this temple when tourists from all over the world come to be witnessed this event. But temple is closed for three days from 22nd June to 24th June because it is belief that during this time period the menstrual cycle of Goddess begins. Plenty of sculptures are engraved on the wall of temple and all these signify various Goddess, Chamundeshwari, Ganesha and numerous dancing poses of Goddess which are very captivating.
Apart from that, the scenic beauty of hilltop is very attractive for shutterbugs to click the snaps.
4. Tezpur
Abounding archaelogocal sites, deep mythological connection and beauty that can woo any nature lover, make Tezpur one of the best places to see in Assam. Situated in Sonitpur district, Tezpur is located at the bank of the River Brahmaputra. The city is often called the City of Eternal Romance as it narrates a love story of Usha (King Baana’s Daughter) and Anirudha (Grandson of Lord Krishna). The scenic beauty of Tezpur has been enhanced by the surrounding mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, the sprawling tea gardens, swiftly flowing Brahmaputra and the northern backdrop of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, which honestly make the city ever so romantic. Bamuni Hill, Agnigarh, Cole Park, Mahabhairab Temple, Hazara Pukhuri and Bhomoraguri are the major attractions in the city. Tezpur can be an ideal honeymoon destination in Assam, the kinds that will amplify the power of Love.
5. Sivasagar
Literally meaning The Ocean of Lord Shiva, Sivasagar is one of the popular tourist attractions in Assam. This Upper Assam city has served as the seat of the Ahom for over 6 centuries, so you can expect a lot of Ahom influence in the architecture and culture here. Sivasagar was reckoned as the Golden Land by the Ahoms, who by chance reached this gorgeous place and found it worthy enough to be their power seat. At present, the city is amongst the most important tea and oil trading centres in Assam. Sivasagar is a great place for history lovers. Also, since the city has a fabulous backdrop, photographers are likely to get attracted to it as well. Shivadol, Gaurisagar Tank, Joysagar Tank and Temples, Rang Ghar, Charaideo, Ahom Museum, Talatal Ghar and Gargaon Palace are the tourist attractions in Sivasagar.
6. Umrangshu
Like most of the towns in Assam, Umrangshu is a picturesque beauty with beautiful hills and lush greenery. You would love your journey if you go trekking from Haflong Hill to Umrangshu. If you are planning a perfect holiday in a serene atmosphere that elevates your spirits, you cannot choose a better place than Umrangshu. Nature has blessed certain places on earth abundantly, but Umrangshu gains prominence as it remains untouched by the modern world in the name of so-called civilization. Garampani, the hot spring here attracts many tourists for its medicinal value. Kapili Hydel Power Plant is situated near the border and it is a famous tourist spot being the first of its kind here.
7. Digboi
Asia’s first oil refinery, which is the second in world, is in Digboi. The oil town not only has refinery, which is over 100 years old but also has number of tea gardens. The place with misty blue hills offers various attractions including Digboi Oil Refinery, Ridge Point and Digboi Centenary Museum. From Ridge Point, you could have a stunning view of snow-clad mountains of eastern Himalayas. Digboi Centenary Museum gives you an insight into the history of the town.
8. Dibru Saikhowa National Park
Dibru Saikhowa National Park is situated in Tinsukia in Assam. It owns the credit of being one among the major biodiversity hotspots of the world and one among the largest parks in Assam. The park is a blend of deciduous forests, semi-evergreen forests and swamp surface making it bio-diverse. You will find many rare wildlife species here and feral horses are one of the most famous species seen here.
9. Haflong Lake
Haflong Lake is situated at the centre of Haflong hill town, which is famously called the ‘Switzerland of the East’. The picturesque landscape with blue hills, large and beautiful lakes, enthralling streams, waterfalls and abundance of pineapple trees and orange trees earns the title for Haflong town. Haflong Lake is one among the two lakes of the town. It is situated at an altitude of 1683 feet above MSL and no wonder you will find clouds and mists touching your arms as they gently move away. The beauty not only enthralls you but also offers various water sports and hence both your body and mind are rejuvenated.
10. The Dhola–Sadiya Bridge
The Dhola–Sadiya Bridge, scheduled to become operational in 2017, will be the longest bridge in India. It spans the Lohit River to connect the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and is 9.15 kilometres (5.69 mi) in length.
Construction began in 2011 under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in public private partnership (PPP) with Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd. The bridge was scheduled to become operational from December 2015, but finish of construction works was delayed. The project cost around 10.00 billion rupees and will take around 4.5 years to complete. It is 3.55 kilometres (2.21 mi) longer than the Bandra Worli Sea Link in Mumbai, making it the longest bridge in India.
The construction expert team is led by Mr. B. Surya Raju, chief project manager, Navayuga Engineering Company Limited, Hyderabad. The project aims to construct a 12.9-metre-wide (42 ft) external post tensioned bridge with 183 spans each of 50 metres (160 ft) along with a two-lane connecting road from Dhola Bazaar to Islampur Tiniali. It will become the longest bridge above water in India.
The bridge inauguration will be on 24 May 2017 and will be inaugurated by Hon'ble prime minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.
11. The Bogibeel bridge
The Bogibeel bridge, situated 17 kilometres (11 mi) downstream of Dibrugarh and Dhemaji, spans the Brahmaputra river and will connect the town of Dibrugarh in the south to Dhemaji to the river's north. The bridge is located just over 20 kilometres (12 mi) away from the Assam- Arunachal Pradesh border and is thus expected to act as an alternative to the Tezpur bridge in providing connectivity to nearly five million people residing in Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Bogibeel is the fourth rail-road bridge to come up across the river in Assam. Due to its location, the bridge will be of strategic importance to India as it will significantly enhance India's ability to transport troops and supplies to its border with China in Arunachal Pradesh. Being located in an area of intense rainfall, construction has been significantly slowed down by the fact that construction largely takes place only during a period of four dry months between November and March.
12. Tilinga Mandir
Situtaed at Bordubi, a small town 7km fare from Tinsukia District of Assam the Tilinga Mandir is a famous Shiva Temple in upper Assam. Tilinga means "bell" in Assamese and mandir means "temple" .This Bell Temple is as spiritually and mystically strong as any other temple. There are hundreds and thousands of bells of all sizes in bronze, brass, copper and aluminum that are tied to the big peepal tree and on its various branches.There are more than a hundred Siva tridents carelessly speared into the sand here and there. Most of them are packed together in one place, a few feet away from the mystical tree. It is believed that if you have a wish and you pray to Lord Shiva for fulfilling the wish , your wish will be granted by lord Shiva. Only thing is that you have to determine to donate a bell at the this temple.
The temple is nearly half a century old. "In 1965, the tea garden workers of this area noticed a 'Shiva Linga' emerge from the ground near this banyan tree. The administrators of the garden then said that a small temple should be built here. "Initially when people came to pray here, they promised to come back and present a bell to the temple if their prayers were answered. It was a matter of belief. "With time, more and more people came to know of this and started tying bells on the arms of this grand tree when their prayers got answered. From small ones, which might not weigh more than 50 grams to heavy 55 kilo ones, a whole range of bells hang in the temple's premises. "There are so many bells and year after year the numbers only keep increasing. Some of them fall off but since the devotees have gifted them, temple management don't throw them. Temple management store them in gunny bags and keep them in a corner of the premises of the temple.
Many people even present pigeons to the temple when their wish gets fulfilled. It's generally a norm that people either present a 'trishul', a pigeon or a bell in a Shiva temple when their prayers are answered. Devotees use to tie a tilinga (bell) at the branches of a giant peepal tree to fulfil their wishes. The fame of this temple with all its mysterious power spread far and wide when the pilgrims discovered that their wishes and prayers under the tree actually came true. People from various parts of India who heard about this temple have visited this temple. According to Hindu Mythology "Monday" is considered as "Lord Siva's" day and therefore every Monday a huge number of people gather here to worship Lord Siva.
The moment you think of Assam, you might feel the tea taste in your mouth. If you visit tourist places in Assam, you will see that the state has a lot more to offer. Lakhimpur, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dispur, Goalpara, Karimganj, Nalbari and Silchar are also some places which are worth a visit in Assam. The scenic landscapes and the enthralling views of Assam make the place a traveler’s delight.
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