Tourist Attractions in Assam

Majuli Island situated in the midst of Brahmaputra river is the largest rive island in the island. Numerous vaishanav monasteries or satras dot the Majuli island. The native Mising and Deoris tribes can be encountered in this island. Sibsagar is a popular historic site of Assam. It was the capital of Ahoms who were the rulers of Assam before the British. The artificial lakes and the Shiva temple are worth watching here. Haflong is the darling hill station of Assam. The beautiful town Tezpur in the northern shore of Brahmaputra is dotted with various archaeological sites and temples.

The wild life parks in Assam are the major attractions of the city. Kaziranga National Park situated in the Golaghat district is the oldest national park of the city. It is a World Heritage Site. Situated in central Assam the park offers the unique opportunity to encounter the natural life in the natural wilderness. One horned rhinoceros, tiger, leopard cat, Indian bison, swamp deer, gibbons and langur roam in their natural habitat. Kaziaranga National Park can be reached from Guwahati by road and from flights by Jorhat airport. Well known for the tigers Manas National Park located on the bank of Manas river at the Himalayan foothills is another world heritage site and popular tourist attraction. Apart from tigers, rhinos, wild buffaloes, elephants and deer can be encountered in the forest. Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, Nameri National Park, Orang (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary are other popular tourist visiting places in Assam.

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