Assam's Top Travel Destinations – National Parks, River Islands, Temples & Tea Gardens
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Discover the Best Tourist Attractions in Assam – From Majuli to Kaziranga & Beyond
North-East India is truly a hidden gem, a region where nature’s magic unfolds at every turn. With its rolling hills, cascading rivers, thunderous waterfalls, mist-covered valleys, and dense emerald forests, the Northeast offers an experience unlike any other. During the monsoon, the landscape transforms into a lush wonderland, enhanced by a rich diversity of flora, fauna, and rare wildlife species that captivate nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Add to this the region’s soulful folk music, vibrant traditional dances, colorful festivals, and a delicious variety of ethnic cuisines, and it becomes clear why this part of India is often referred to as a "Paradise Unexplored." Tourists are also drawn to its exquisite handlooms and handicrafts, each piece telling a story of its indigenous roots.
At the core of this enchanting region lies Assam, a state that epitomizes the grace and natural bounty of the Northeast. Cradled by the mighty Brahmaputra River and blanketed in a thousand shades of green, Assam is a nature lover’s haven. Whether it’s the tranquil tea gardens, the majestic Kaziranga National Park, or the spiritual energy of Kamakhya Temple, Assam offers a diverse and soul-stirring travel experience.
Though renowned for its scenic landscapes, Assam also boasts rich historical heritage sites and ancient temples, making it an ideal destination for culture enthusiasts, history buffs, wildlife explorers, and spiritual seekers alike.
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Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Marat Longri Wildlife Sanctuary, spreading 451.00 sq. kms. is located in Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council. Marat Longri is a notified but under developed wildlife sanctuary. It is an important component of Dhansiri- Lungding Elephant Reserve. It is located adjacent to the Arboretum and Botanical garden and is less than 10 km away from Diphu. |
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Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Covering an area of 26.22 sq kms and situated on the foothills of Himalayas, Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary was affirmed a wildlife sanctuary in 1980 by the Govt of Assam particularly for the safety of the Hispid Hare and world rarest smallest wild pig Pigmy Hog. Wedged between the Himalayas and Bhutan Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Darrang District. |
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Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary Or Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Named after the only Ape (Hoolock Gibbon) found in India, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is a small Sanctuary of 20.98 sq. kms. in Jorhat district of Assam with semi-evergreen forests and evergreen patches amidst tea gardens and human settlements. The Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or Hollongapar Reserve Forest, is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest. The sanctuary had been... |
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Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Falling under two dictrcits of Lower Assam under BTC (Bodoland Territorial Council) Dhubri and Kokrajhar, and covering approximately 45.568 sq. kms (4556.8 hectares) Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary famous for the Golden Langur and is the second protected habitat for Golden Langur in India. Located in a panoramic location surrounded by green hills and two lakes on either side, Chakrashila Hill was first d... |
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Dipor Bil Or Deepor Beel |
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Being only Ramsar site (List of wetlands of international importance as defined by the Ramsar Convention) of Assam Dipor Bil (also spelt as Deepor Beel) is located 18 km south west of capital of Assam Guwhati city, on the National Highway 31, on the Jalukbari Khanapara bypass. It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river. |
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Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Famous for hot water springs and home land for Hoolock Gibbons and Golden Langurs, The Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is situated within the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council area . One of the oldest Sanctuary containing Hot water spring and Waterfalls and surrounded by Nambor Sanctuary having 51 rare species of Orchid. It has a total area of 6 sq. Km. |
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Pobha Milroy Wildlife Sanctuary |
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Famous for extremely rare species of Asiatic Water Buffalo Pobha or Milroy Sanctuary is located in Lakhimpur District of Assam, near the border area of Arunachal Pradesh. Spread on an area of 49 sq kms, this sanctuary was created with the aim of protecting the wild water buffalo. Pobha Wildlife Sanctury is also known as Milroy wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. |
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East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary |
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This sanctuary covers an area of 221.81 sq. kms and is situated in Karbi Anglong District. Animals commonly found here are Elephant, Tiger, Bison and Bear etc.November to April is the best time to visit this sanctuary. It is an important component of the Karbi Anglong–Kaziranga landscape, rich in both floral & faunal diversity and is located in the Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council. |
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Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary |
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The Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 37 sq. kms. Situated in Karbi Anglong Autonomous District Council, it is 25 kms away from Golaghat and 65 kms from the Kaziranga National Park. This Himalayan forests covered with tropical forests and the vast low-lying plains. The Govt. of Assam recognised Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary as a sanctuary in 27 July 2000. The average annual rainfall of Nambor Wildlife Sanctuary is 120 cm... |
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Sualkuchi |
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For large number of cottage handloom industries popularly known as Manchester of Assam, Sualkuchi (also known as Soalkuchi) is one of the worlds largest weaving villages where the entire population is engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics. A renowned centre of silk production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere else in the world. This town is in Kamrup distri... |
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