Welcome to the beautiful green valleys the land of Tea – Assam. Being embraced by the majestic Brahmaputra River, Assam is the gateway to the mesmerizing North-Eastern part of India. The fascinating fact is that Assam finds its reference in the great Hindu epic Mahabharata as "Pragiyotisha" and "Kamarupa" in the first millennium. The beautiful land gets its name from Ahom kingdom, which flourished from 1228 to 1826. It became a British province after 1838 and the Indian state after 1947 which came to be known as Assam.
If you ever take a trip to Assam, the fist things that will capture your attention are the lush green tea gardens. The state is also famous for its renowned silk, petroleum resources and rich flora and fauna. In fact this is the only state in India to home the famous horned rhinoceros. The sanctuaries and national part situated in the state also homes few of the rarest of wildlife which are on the verge of extinction. The dense forests of Assam are home to numerous animals and birds and one of the last wild habitats for the Asian elephants.
To take a real life travel in Assam you should visit the various national parks, wild life sanctuaries, rivers, lakes, hot water springs and thick wooded forest and wildlife. This is the land of not concrete but real jungle. Moreover, it is also one of the prime destinations for eco – tourism. Therefore it is the paradise for nature lovers and animal lovers who love to see colourful wildlife in their natural habitat. There are five National Parks and eleven wildlife and bird sanctuaries for protection and preservation of wildlife in the state. However, if you are an adventure buff, Assam is the place for you to be. Assam – Real life travel can be experienced by exploring the adventurous water sports in the mighty River Brahmaputra. You can indulge in activities like swimming, diving, angling and fishing. Thus the state is a read deal for all the adventure and wildlife tourists.
The places that you should not miss out by any chance are Kaziranga National Park, Manas National Park, Kamakhya Devi Temple, Nabagraha Temple, Umananda Temple, Basisthashram, Madan Kamdev, Haflong Poa-Mecca, Da-Parbatia, Agnigarh. And the destinations you should definitely not skip are Guwahati, Shillong, Sibsagar, Jorhat, Majuli, Manas, etc.
If you are planning to make a tour to the bewildering lands of Assam, you should visit it in between October to April as these winter months are quite pleasant and sunny. To travel to Assam is also not a mammoth task. The Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport of Guwahati is well connected by air to most of the metros in the country. A convenient Indian Railways network runs through out the state connecting major Indian cities with Assam. And finally a good network of National Highways and other roads connect Assam to all prime cities of India. Therefore, you need not worry about traveling to, fro and around the beautiful land of Assam.
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