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Kaziranga National Park
This National park is a destination which brings you out of your daily lifestyle and arranges a splendid meeting with carefree Rhinos, Elephants, Tigers while you settle yourselves with a jeep or Elephant safari. The abundance of marshes and lakes will be visually apparent having swamp deer, Gaur, Sambhar, Hog deer enjoying into them and multiple varieties of flora and fauna like waterlily, Elephant grass, and tropical trees surround them all over. Settled at a distance of 200 km from Guwahati in Nagaon and Golaghat districts, this park is easily reachable by roads and rail. 

For those who follow the air route, they need to reach Guwahati airport beforehand. Best accommodations with plenty of amenities are available inside the Kaziranga National park. If getting your pictures clicked in wildlife and natural aura, surrounded by hills and tall trees is topping your bucket list, we are sure you want to reach out to Kaziranga and yes, this is one the most prominent places to visit in Assam not to be missed out even in thoughts.

Timing-
 Open 24 hours.

Jeep safari timings-
 Morning session: 7:30 hours to 11:00 hours. Evening session- 14:00 hours to 16:30 hours.

Elephant safari timings-
 5:00 hours to 16:00 hours

Entry Fee-
 INR 20 for Indian nationals and INR 250 for Foreign Nationals

Elephant Safari Fee- 
INR 250 per Indian person and INR 750 per Foreign person.

Jeep Safari Fee-
 INR 1500-2000 per Indian person and INR 1500-2000 per Foreign person.
Majuli Island

Welcome yourself to the first island district of India while stepping on the land surrounded by the mighty river the Brahmaputra and its distributaries. This abode land is reachable through a ferry ride from the city of Jorhat from where Neemati Ghat is 14 km away.

The most significant aspect here is cultural and historical concoction which is well descriptive with the presence of tribes like Misings, Doris and their celebration towards the culture of Neo-Vaishnavism is watch-worthy. 

The existence of more than 600 ‘Satras' or monasteries set up in the 15th century to later times provides a colorful ambiance to Majuli and makes this a unique place to visit in Assam. These ‘Satras' like Dakhinpat, Garamurh, Kamalabari, Auniati are famous for ‘Krishna Rasleela' where local people trained in Sattriya Classical dance swirl with cymbals and drums. Famous handloom of Majuli, pottery making, mask making, Ali Aye festival in the month of February, winter sunset, beautiful birds and their habitats in marshes is what Majuli is all about. This place has a huge potential to color the lives of the tourists and fills them with utter smoothness.

Manas National Park
A famous wildlife zone and one of the exhilarating places to visit in Assam can bring you directly to Manas National park. A world heritage site declared by UNESCO, an elephant reserve, a Biosphere Reserve and a Project Tiger reserve is all the highlighted tags that these park posses. This place is known as home for rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur, and pygmy hog. 

If one wants to achieve golden moments within the thickly dense forests and enjoy the ripples of river water, a combination of tropical, deciduous trees with the flow of Manas river can totally cheer the mood up. Visit here and bring your wild side out in the laps of Natural beauty. Moreover, it is easily connected from the city of Guwahati by road as well as a rail as it lies 137 km Northwest to the city.

Timing-
 8:00 hours to 17:00 hours

Safari timings-
 Morning: 9:00 hours to 12:00 hours. Evening: 14:00 hours to 17:00 hours.

Entry fee-
 INR 20 for Indian Nationals and INR 250 for Foreign Nationals

Jeep safari fee- 
INR 120 per Indian National and INR 750 for Foreign National.
Kakochang Waterfalls
A half an hour drive towards East from Kaziranga National park will make anyone go awestruck with the beauty channelized in the form of Kakochang waterfall. The pristine clear waters falling from the top of the hill and accumulating in the natural pond below is just praiseworthy. You can feel the drops sprinkling on your face and freshness in the air while anywhere around this fall. 

The wet rocks and greenery support this Natural beauty while adding extra grace to the whole aura. You can be a part of this falls by taking a shallow dip in the pond below this soothing waterfall. A not to be missed tourist spot, this waterfall is one of the best places to visit in Assam.
North Cachar Hills
Also known as Dima Hasao district of Assam, the place inhabits minor and major tribes like Dimasa kachauris, Zeme Nagas, The Hmars and The Kukis with a minimum population in terms of space covered. Anyone who is visiting these hills can experience Nature even with their eyes closed. 

Sipping a cup of tea while watching birds at Jatinga, a district in Dima Hasao; enjoying a long walk in the ‘Scotland of Assam' (Haflong) and shop local handloom at Haflong bazar would combine a trip to North Cachar Hills. With all that, swing in the clouds above your head. One can reach this place from nearest Silchar airport from where a rough 140 km road drive will land you finally on these thrilling hills and you will be in one of the best places to visit in Assam.
Dipor Bil
Lake, also known as Bil in Assamese is an evergreen feature of the land of the North East. The list of tourist places in Assam never completes without including Dipor Bil in it. The mighty Brahmaputra has an extension into the plains which resulted into this enchanting lake. Located 13 km in South West direction from Guwahati, Dipor Bil is perfect to watch beautiful birds basking in the sun and swinging on the tunes of the lake's ripples. 

The surface of the lake is flared by flora like Waterlily, water hyacinth, aquatic grass and believe us, it is adding an extra grace to blue clean waters. Along with a boat ride, one can feel the difference with migratory birds while taking a tour here. Moreover, you can notice Storks, Ducks, Kingfishers, and Pelicans enjoying in the glory of the climate and making it an attraction for thousands.
Hajo
An ancient pilgrimage center located comfortably 24 km in Northwest, from Guwahati on the banks of Brahmaputra and well connected by roads, is a well distinct place to visit in Assam. The whole area coming under Hajo is beautifully studded with temples and sacred artifacts like each of them is a graceful diamond. 

An absorbing quality of Hajo is the blend of three religions that are Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim. One can notice a grand entrance to  Hayagriva Madhava Mandir at one side and a tall white green Hajo Powa Mecca, the Muslim sacred pilgrimage on the other. The temples are shining with old sculptures carved into the same stone and are worshipped by hundreds of people every day. 

It is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra river which overall enhances the attribute of Hajo. Some of the temples were settled in the 18th century during the times of regional Ahom king and are absolutely priceless. Beauty lies in the details and this truth could be rightly sought here amidst the lush green tall trees, varying topography, the center of Buddhist Nirvana and waters of Brahmaputra.
Haflong Lake

The hill station of state, Haflong has proved to be a perfect tourist place to visit in Assam. Located away from major cities, the nearest urban agglomeration is Silchar which is 100 km from Haflong. An enchanting place to visit here is Haflong lake. The charming beauty of crystal clear waters not just calms the nerves on one side but also excites people to take boat rides in the lake on the other.

The scenic beauty of the lake along with greenery and sun on the top will remind you of old Bollywood movies with a blink of eyes. It is possible because of an extra addition of Hanging bridge above the lake. This bridge will definitely let you take camera filled pictures along with your happy smile. It is also a perfect spot for a family outing and a romantic walk with your love in the cool weather of Assam hills.

Barpeta
Barpeta is famously alluded to as the "Land of the Satras".Manas National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site features a beautiful landscape and is home to a huge variety of creatures like panther, tiger, elephant, Bengal florican, Himalayan Black Bear and many more.

Barpeta Satra, one of the holy places to visit in Assam, houses a popular sanctum and a Kirtanghara, the biggest hall in Assam where devotees assemble and pray to the almighty. The walls and ceilings of the sacred shrine are embellished with the painted wooden boards.

The Baghar Hill offers an amazing view of the Brahmaputra River where you can capture the magnificent beauty of nature in your lenses. The Manas River that streams within the town is another lovely site to be seen from here. Dargah of Syed Shanur Dewan is an exceptionally calm and peaceful place and is special for the followers of Islam.

Highlight of the place: Heritage Sites.

Location: Barpeta, Assam.
Bongaigaon
A tour to Bongaigaon will allow you to experience the richness of nature, the ingenuity of ancient structures and the representation in the chronicled buildings of the vibrant cultural heritage of the glorious past time.

Bagheswari temple is the central and oldest Temple of Bongaigaon that houses the shrine of Lord Shiva. Koyakujia Bil, which is an eco-park found near a place named Abhayapuri is a place full of flora and fauna, and numerous migratory birds can be seen here during the winter season.

The Kachugaon Game Reserve and the Kakoijana Reserved Forest are the other well-known tourist places here, which are ideal places for eco-tourism and include an excellently-maintained wildlife sanctuary.

The ruins of the five rock-cut caves at Jogighopa on the bank of the Brahmaputra seem to be the pinnacles of the Salasthambha era architectural design. Tamranga Lake (Beel) is a natural lake enjoyed by bird lovers and also called the Ornithologists Paradise.

Highlight of the place: Eco parks and place of worship.

Location: Bongaigaon, Assam.
Diphu
Diphu, a district in southern Assam, is very much for being a tranquil tiny town renowned as weekend getaways. The Botanical Garden of Diphu houses a number  of  therapeutic plants, herbs and flowers.

The aura of the garden enthrals lovers of nature and it is an incredible spot to take a leisurely walk with your  loved ones in the  evening hours. You can also try out boating  in the lake present at the garden of Diphu. The District museum reflects the culture of the land by displaying old ornaments, musical instruments, hunting tools, fishing equipment, handlooms.

All the exhibits of the museum reflect the culture of Diphu. In the course of your visit to Diphu, you can think of taking trips to Singhason, Khanduli, Kohora to get a hands on experience of trekking, bird watching,  and horse riding along with your loved ones. You can also choose to offer prayers at a number of places of worship.

Highlight of the place: Hidden Eden.

Location: Diphu, Assam.
Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi, a sleepy town in the northern bank of the river Brahmaputra is the center of Assam’s textile production, which has earned it the title of Manchester of India and has been declared as a Handloom Heritage Village.

One can witness the ethnicity and provincial view of the town in the form of the bamboo houses and mud wallsSualkuchi is also rich in flora and fauna and is an economically and environmentally multicultural city that has not only local endemic animals and birds, but also innumerable migratory bird species. Dotted with temples, namcars and cloisters at every step, the village could be a wholesome package for visitors.

One of the primary temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Sidheswar Devalaya was restructured by the Ahom King Shiba Singha. 
Hatisala is additionally one of the biggest monasteries in the village. Devoted to Ruler Krishna, the place spreads the awe inspiring message of Vaishnavism culture. Hajo is a land of extraordinary religious significance to Hindus as well as Muslims.

Highlight of the place: The silk village of Assam.

Location: Saualkuchi, Assam.

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Prema Bhattathiri
Reviewed: 16 Feb 2020
5.0/5
I had visit Kaziranga twice but in a different way but this time I took with the cycling tour, the rides were really amazing as the path was clear, the cycle was a good working condition, good instructor and we all had a smooth ride in the park and along the way so many surprises. Thanks, Thrillophi... Read More
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Indra Mahajan
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2020
5.0/5
Guwahati has many famous places like Kamakhya Devi temple, science museum, and many more. It would be quite difficult to change the cab from one stop to the other. But we are glad that we found this package through Thrillophilia and we are able to visit all the main spots with hassle-free and in a v... Read More
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Chandrani Prajapat
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2020
5.0/5
We really enjoyed this camping so much, we felt comfortable in both stay and activities and we even enjoyed the meals there. We took part in the other activity which was not in the package the price was not expensive. A good place to avoid the hectic city and spend your time in the lap of nature wit... Read More
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Mohini Chattopadhyay
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2020
5.0/5
It's really a nice place and all facilities available in this park, The forest was truly amazing along with stunning one horn rhinoceros of the whole world found here at this park which make the place popular, This jeep safari make us see closer to the amazing animals. I felt with the beautiful scen... Read More
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Kashyap Gowda
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2020
5.0/5
It is the best place to visit for nature and wildlife, the environment is peaceful with full of amazing things inside the park, The park is large, we felt great being in the forest and enjoyed the nature, That day we spot the one horn rhinos, elephant, and birds and many more... Jeep-safari is a go... Read More
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Divjot Johar
Reviewed: 17 Feb 2020
5.0/5
The weather condition was good that day we took this tour, our leader was skillful about the place and around areas and put so much effort to make us witness about the famous rhinos of the place and lots of wildlife-animals, the tea farms, the mountains gave spectacular views of the place. it was a ... Read More

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