Place Name: Assam

Country Name: India

Best Time to Visit: October to March

Side Location: "Kamakhya Temple Haflong Sibsagar Majuli Island Manas National Park Kaziranga National Park Bohag Bihu "

Language: Assamese, Bengali ,Hindi, English

Description:

"Assam is the gateway to the mysterious northeast of India. Sprawling tea gardens, lofty mountains, verdant plains stretching up to the horizons characterize Assam. When you feel bored and exhausted, feel an urge to come closer to the nature travel to Assam to stimulate your soul and to stir up your imagination. Assam is often called ""The land of Red River (the Brahmaputra is called Lohit in Assamese) and blue hills (the Eastern Himalayan range)"". The mighty river of Brahmaputra, originating from the Mansarovar Lake in Tibret, meanders through the wooded hills and the rolling plains of the Assam. Travel to Assam for age-old myths, enticing songs and dances, world famous tea, diverse colourful tribes and last but not the least important - rare species of one horned Rhinoceros. Added to that warmhearted people and exotic aroma of a cup of Assam Tea would make your travel to Assam a cherished memory. Brush up your knowledge on Assam with a few fast facts, before you travel to Assam. Fast Facts on Assam Many a treasure hide in the mystic beautiful lands of Assam. A few of them are : Kamakhya Temple and other temples in Guwahati , Sibsagar, Majuli Island, Haflong, Manas National Park Along with the above an elephant safari at Kaziranga National Park is a must viist when you travel to Assam. North Eastern part of India Bhutan at the North Arunachal Pradesh at the East Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram at the south Meghalaya at the Southwest Bengal and Bangladesh to the West. "

How To Reach:

"AIR : The state has one international Airport in Guwahati. Other airports are Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, North Lakhimpur and Silchar. Air India, Indian Airlines, Sahara Airlines,Jet Airways and Deccan Air operate regular flights also operates an international weekly flight between Bangkok and Guwahati. ROAD : A network of National Highways and other roads connect Assam other Indian cities. The tourist destinations in Assam are also well connected by road network. RAIL : A convenient Indian Railways network runs through out the state connecting major Indian cities with Assam. "

Climate:

"Summer – Warm, Winter – Cool Max Temperature : 380 C Min Temperature : 60 C Average Annual Rainfall : 160 cms. "

Hotels:

"In Guwahati Hotel Dynasty (4 Star) Hotel Brahmaputra Ashok (3 Star) Hotel Rituraj (3 Star) In Kaziranga Wildgrass Lodge Bon Habi In Haflong Hotel Eastern Hotel Elite Hotel Joyoswary "

People Life Style:

Assam is a mini-India if not more. The human landscape is as colourful as her physiography. This land has been the meeting ground of diverse ethnic groups and cultural streams since time immemorial. Throughout history, people of different stocks have been migrating into this land and merged into a common harmonious whole in a process of assimilation and fraternisation not to be seen much elsewhere in India.

Night Life:

Visit Shankardev Kalakshetra for traditional Assamese dance, music and theatre. In fact, you can get acquainted with all the popular art forms of Northeast India here.Given the security situation, it is advisable not to venture out after dark. Also, that rules out any great nightlife. For those interested in a sundowner, the hotel bar/restaurant is best bet

Wine Dine:

"Assamese cuisine is the cuisine of Assam, a state in North-East India. It is a mixture of different indigenous styles with considerable regional variations and some external influences. It is characterized by very little use of spices but strong flavors due mainly to the use of endemic exotic herbs, fruits and vegetables that are either fresh, dried or fermented. Fish is widely used, and birds like duck, pigeon etc. are very popular. Preparations are rarely elaborate—the practice of Bhuna, the gentle frying of spices before the addition of the main ingredients so common in Indian cooking, is absent in the cuisine of Assam.[1] A traditional meal in Assam begins with a khar, a class of dishes named after the main ingredient, and ends with a tenga, a sour dish. These two dishes characterize a traditional meal in Assam. The food is usually served in bell metal utensils made by an indigenous community called Mariya. Tamul (betel nut, generally raw) and paan generally concludes the meal "

Miscllnious:

Since the state is traditionally rich in handicrafts, shopping in Assam is a delightful experience. Wide range of handicrafts is available in Assam. The state also excels in tradition handloom products. Assam is well known producer of exclusive silks. While shopping in Assam, watch out for : Hand made toys made from clay, cork (pith), wood and bamboo and an admixture of cloth and mud Silk fabric of various types like - Muga (the golden silk exclusive only to this state), Paat, Eri Handloom products like Laichampi (quilt-like material) Cane and bamboo work Decorative items in bell metal and brass Furniture made of bamboo and cane Tribal arts, including masks bhaonas, Products of bell metal, Assam Tea There are a large number of Government Emporia and private shops in the state. The main shopping centres are Fancy Bazaar, Paltan Bazaar and Pan Bazaar in Guwahati. Like any destination in India, local vendors flock in street side evening bazaars offering good shopping in Assam. A little bargain would ensure variety and price. Neighbouring states in the region, like Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, are also very rich in handicrafts. You can also look for specialty products of other states while shopping in Assam.