Tea Country
Stroll through Jorhat and Dibrugarh’s estates, witness tea tasting sessions, and explore tea heritage museums.
Travel Guide
Explore Assam – Gateway to Northeast India
From rolling tea gardens and UNESCO rainforests to river island culture and soulful gastronomy, Assam offers unforgettable experiences for every traveller.
Tea Gardens
Wildlife Reserves
River Cruises
Festivals
Why Assam Captivates Travellers
Assam blends the vibrancy of its people with the calm of its landscapes—bridging Himalaya foothills, mighty rivers, wildlife sanctuaries, and ancient monasteries.
Assam is a confluence of indigenous traditions, lush valleys, and cosmopolitan towns. The Brahmaputra River forms its backbone, nourishing tea plantations, wetlands, and river islands like Majuli. Influences from Mongoloid, Indo-Burmese, Indo-Iranian, and Aryan communities merge into a harmonious cultural mosaic.
Experience three distinct Bihu festivals, navigate the Brahmaputra on a luxury cruise, trek forested hills, or immerse in the soulful chants of Satras (Vaishnavite monasteries). Assam’s hospitality, often expressed through simple community feasts and bamboo architectures, leaves an indelible imprint.
World-Class Wildlife
Kaziranga and Manas National Parks protect one-horned rhinos, tigers, and hundreds of migratory birds.
River Island Culture
Majuli—the world’s largest river island—showcases Satriya dance, mask-making, and monastic living.
Spiritual & Historical Trails
Visit Kamakhya Temple, Sivasagar’s Ahom monuments, and colonial-era towns like Tezpur and Digboi.
Regions of Assam
Each belt of Assam presents a unique palette of landscapes, dialects, and experiences.
Upper Assam
Known for Tai-Ahom heritage, Majuli’s satras, Jorhat tea estates, Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, and Tinsukia’s oil history.
Central Assam
Guwahati—the bustling capital gateway—offers river cruises, Kamakhya, Umananda, Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, and vibrant cafes.
Lower Assam
Home to Manas National Park, Hajo’s multi-faith monuments, Barpeta Satras, and traditional Bodo heartlands.
Festivals & Cultural Highlights
Festivals in Assam celebrate agrarian cycles, spiritual traditions, and tribal identities.
Bohag Bihu (Rongali) welcomes spring with dance, husori troupes, and community feasts.
Magh Bihu (Bhogali) marks harvest, building mejis (bonfires) and sharing rice cakes.
Kati Bihu (Kongali) involves prayer and lighting earthen lamps in paddy fields for prosperity.
Explore tribal gatherings like Jonbeel Mela’s barter fair, Ambubachi Mela’s tantric rituals, Baikho festival’s Bodo traditions, and Ali-Aye-Ligang of the Mishing tribe.
Cuisine – Beyond Khar & Tenga
Assamese food balances alkaline, sour, and mild spice profiles with local greens and river produce.
Khar
Signature alkaline starter using banana peel ash, papaya, or lentils—symbolic of Assamese meals.
Tenga
Sour curry concluded with river fish, ou tenga (elephant apple), tomato or lemon for digestion.
Protein Specials
Duck with ash gourd, pigeon with black sesame, smoked pork, and bamboo shoot delicacies from tribal kitchens.
Wild Greens & Herbs
Foraged herbs, fiddlehead ferns, roselle leaves, and lai xaak bring earthy notes to daily meals.
Wildlife & Outdoors
Assam safeguards World Heritage Sites and community-managed wetlands teeming with biodiversity.
Kaziranga National Park
UNESCO site with over two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinos, plus elephants and waterfowl.
Manas Biosphere Reserve
Tiger reserve and birdwatching paradise along the Bhutan foothills.
Dibru-Saikhowa & Nameri
Riverine islands, feral horses, angling, and soft adventure near Arunachal border.
Pobitora & Laokhowa
Protected grasslands close to Guwahati popular for rhino sighting day trips.
Travel Essentials
Plan your Assam itinerary with seasonal insights and connectivity options.
Best Time to Visit
October to April for pleasant weather, wildlife safaris, and Bihu festivities. Monsoon (May–September) suits tea estate stays and lush landscapes.
Getting There
Guwahati connects via Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, railway junctions, and NH-27. River ports enable Brahmaputra cruises.
Responsible Travel
Support local artisans, respect wildlife buffer zones, avoid single-use plastics on islands, and participate in community-guided tours.
Quick Facts & Numbers
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Capital & Largest City
Dispur (capital) · Guwahati (largest urban centre)
Area & Population
78,438 sq. km · 31.2 million residents (Census 2011)
Official Language
Assamese (Asomiya) · Bodo and Bengali have official status in certain districts.
UNESCO Sites
Kaziranga National Park · Manas Wildlife Sanctuary