Assam is the land of   Brahmaputra and animals that are rare. Its the place of beautiful flowers and stunning landscapes .The Brahmaputra valley is breathtaking with ridges and isolated hills .Assam is derived from the word ‘ASOMA’ meaning peerless land .It is a diverse state and has legendary traditions and cultures .It is a beautiful state located in north east of India .It’s the region where beauty of nature is painted in the form of hills, woods, streams and amazing landscapes. The travellers are smitten by the beauty of the place and the above all, the inviting people of the valley .It is the abode of aromatic tea gardens and one horned rhinos. The majestic blue rivers and red mountains cast a spell on the travellers.

Assam is known for the splendid Brahmaputra .It is endowed with lush greenery as it is a land of high rainfall. The delightful places to explore are the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries .For naturalists Assam is a must place to visit ,as it is a unique habitat for one horned rhinos and wild beasts .The exotic natural environ and the supreme view of sunrise is beyond words .The innocence ,purity and simplicity of  its people makes it a hotspot for tourists .The artisans have maintained the rich work of arts and crafts .The craft pieces made of cane and bamboo ,bell metal ,terracotta and pottery remain as major traditions in Assam .Weaving and embroidery are very popular in the place .Bihu is a famous festival which is celebrated with folk songs and folk dance .There are many folk dances such as Satriya  nritya, Bhor tal nritya etc .The cuisine of Assam is a blend of external influence and local variety .A traditional Assam platter will have a starter Khar ,and will end with Tenga-a sour dish.

Assam is an attractive destination for adventure enthusiasts, naturalists and pilgrims .Trekkers and mountaineers are attracted to ‘The Elephant Rocks’ and Karbi Hills .If you are driven by adventure then you have options such as rafting ,boat racing ,para sailing and hand gliding. Assam is a shelter for very rare flora and fauna, here you will find some of the marvellous birds in their natural habitat.

The famous cities of Assam are Dispur known as the Auction market of tea.Guwahati is known as the hub of trading in North east   Majuli is a dwelling for Assamese vaishnavite culture.Hajo a confluence of three religions is also famous amongst people.City of tawang is famous for its tawang monastery.

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