One of the seven sisters of the Northeastern India, enveloped and protected by the Himalayan Ranges, Assam is a beautiful state known both for its tea and silk and has an expanse of World Heritage sites in Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. A camping tour in Assam to Khasi Hills, makes you wonder at the magic that nature can weave, with plenty of caves in these hills to explore along with trekking through these mountains and enveloping yourself in the clean green nature. Most of the villages that you will be embarking on are some of the cleanest villages in the world and it makes you wonder that a place like this can also exist in our country. Guwahati has some of the amazing trekking trails like the Mawphlang trek and there are bicycle trails made for you to follow and explore.
Japfu Peak trek, one of the highest mountains in Nagaland offers an amazing view of the Dzukou Valley which is home to variety of Lilies, Rhododendrons and a number of exotic birds too making it a magical journey to take. With the Brahmaputra River flowing through it and with the most rainfalls registered here, this place is thriving in lush green flora all around the year and is home to many wildlife. With such a delectable combination of mountains, rivers, wildlife, this place is a paradise for trekkers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure nerds, there are wide range of camping tours in Assam. Based on the places you want to cover in your trip, they can range from trekking in the mountain ranges or rafting in the Brahmaputra or a motorcycle expedition in the mystical northeast belt or trekking to the border Chang La Pass, and many more.
Assam Top Attractions
Places To Visit In Assam
Situated in the city of Guwahati within the Hengrabari Reserved Forest, this place is a must visit tourist place in Assam if one wants a to spend some time in presence of green zones, more than 900 types of animals, birds, and reptiles. The zoo set up in 1957 has expanded over the years and now has become a home for One-horned Rhinoceros, Tigers, clouded leopard, Elephants, Leopard cat and many many more. Not just them, this zoo houses exotic species like chimpanzees, white rhinos & black rhinos, zebras, ostriches and giraffes from Africa; puma, jaguar, and llama from South America and kangaroos from Australia. A great combination of types of wildlife, large green areas for Botanical gardens and water bodies could just attract you in Assam state zoo and Botanical garden from any part of the country.Timing- 10:00 hours to 23:30 hoursFee- Rs 10 per person
Nameri National park is an old set up in the foothills of Eastern Himalayas. A huge spread of lakes and water bodies, the sight of Rhinos, Elephants, Tiger, Leopard, Sambhar, Dhole, Hornbills, ducks and Storks are easy in the zone. Someone having a love for vegetations like wide grassland, tall evergreen, and deciduous trees can totally spend a good time in the heart of Nameri. Moreover, it connects with Guwahati through swift roads and one will not face any hurdle in reaching this beautiful place. North to Tezpur, Nameri is 38.8 km and one can reach easily from here. Also, Guwahati airport and Tezpur airport can be chosen by the tourists who want to opt for flyway to be here.Timings- 5:00 hours to 19:00 hoursEntry fee- INR 20 for Indian Nationals and INR 250 for Foreign Nationals
This island is a religious addition to the travel bucket list of Assam. Also named as Peacock island by the British, this has gained popularity because of its presence in between the river Brahmaputra and can be easily connected when you are in Guwahati. Umananda island is also known as one of the smallest islands of the world and comprise of Umananda temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The old form of rock-cut figures of Lord Surya, Ganesh and Shiva allows anyone to appreciate the beauty and skills of craftsmanship of Assamese people who showed their dedication towards spiritual energy. The sound of temple bells and water alongside uplifts the mood of devotees and tourists in one sway. This has become one the best tourist places in Assam as it is easily reachable by jetties which are available on the banks of Brahmaputra river.Timing- 5300 hours to 1800 hours.Entry fee- Free of charges
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