A beautiful state with sweeping plains and snow-peaked mountains, Assam is a veritable paradise with an almost otherworldly charm. The grand Brahmaputra river cuts across the countryside with grace and spreads a lovely charm over all the settlements along its shores. There are also several amazing settlements on the Brahmaputra itself, and these make for a unique touristic attraction in Assam. Golden and red rice paddies spread along as far as eye can see and the spicy scents of tea plantations are never long absent. In addition to its thriving natural landscape, Assam is also home to a flourishing cultural landscape made up of exciting dance forms, delicious foods and innumerable spiritual shrines.
The thick canopied jungles dotted with streams and ponds are home to no fewer than 5 wildlife sanctuaries and National Parks, offering the best wildlife tours in Assam. The state has a rich biodiversity and its jungles, grasslands, and wetlands are teeming with many exotic and endangered species of animals and birds. Embark on a wildlife safari and drive through lush grasslands, thick semi-evergreen jungles to observe the regional flora and fauna from a convenient vantage point. Take a close peek at the hulking yet utterly cute one horned Rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park, the world’s Rhino capital. Get up close and personal with herds of Indian Elephants, Water buffaloes, leopards, swamp deer and exotic resident and migratory birds in these windswept expanses of Savannahs.
Assam is home to Hoolock Gibbon, the only species of Ape in India. The state with its unspoiled natural beauty, teeming wildlife and verdant jungles is undoubtedly the best wildlife destination in India. So go out on the back of an elephant or an open jeep to soak up the sounds, sights, the smell of an awakening jungle and embark on the best wildlife tours in Assam to see a big game.
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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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