Assam

A Calm Home of Tea Gardens, Rivers, Forests and Culture.

Assam is a lovely and stable state of Northeast India. It is a place where the gardens of green tea run miles long, rivers run smooth, the woods are alive with wild animals, and no place has culture like this one. Individuals go to Assam to see nature, experience different food, see traditional dances and its numerous heritage sites. Through Assam tour packages, which are well planned, the traveller is able to visit this great state without any problems and actually enjoy the whole experience he or she goes through. Assam tourism is ideal to all nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, spiritual travellers and families who desire to relax during their vacation.

A Warm Start in Guwahati

The state of Assam has its largest city which is Guwahati and most of the Assam tours start at this city. Guwahati is famous with temples, river views and natural beauty. The most visited and popular religious site in this region is Kamakhya Temple which is part of the majority of Assam vacation packages. The temple is on a hill and the serene nature of the place renders the visit unforgettable.

Another Assam tourism attraction site is the Brahmaputra River. There is an opportunity to enjoy river trips, watch the sunset, and feel the cool breeze. The Umananda Temple, constructed in one of the tiny islands situated in the middle of the river, also forms a very important stop in most of the Assam tours.

Kaziranga The Wildlife Heaven

Kaziranga National Park is another largest tourist attraction in Assam tourism, a UNESCO world heritage site. Kaziranga is known to shelter the one-horned rhinoceros that exists in very few locations within the globe. Assam tour packages are another tourist attraction destination that most travellers simply reserve to have the exciting jungle safari just to see the Kaziranga.

Elephants, tigers, deer, wild buffaloes, and hundreds of birds can also be found in the park. Assam tours are exciting and unforgettable as they involve jeep safaris and elephant safaris. Natural beauty is a beautiful scene of the green forest, broad grasslands and still lakes, which tourists admire.

Tea Gardens and Harmony Beauty of Assam

The Assam tea has a world wide reputation. As one travels along in areas such as Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Tezpur both sides of the road are covered with endless tea gardens. These green grounds are pleasant and invigorating. Most Assam tours incorporate the tea garden visits during which the traveller is able to observe the way tea leaves are harvested and processed.

There are also Assam tour packages that provide tea-tasting sessions to the visitors in order to have a taste of various flavours of Assam tea. It is an individual experience and anyone who loves tea should not miss this.

Culture, Festivals and Local Traditions

Assamese culture is gay and vibrant. The largest festival in the state is called Bhihu which is celebrated through dancing, music, traditional attires and tasty food. Bihu performance is a part of many Assam tourism experiences as well to enable the visiting tourists to experience the local culture.

Viewed in the context of silk, Assam is also associated with silk especially Muga silk and Eri silk. Cities such as Sualkuchi are famous with handwoven sarees. In several Assam tours, tourists have an opportunity to meet the weavers and observe the process of creating the beautiful fabrics.

Assamese food is basic, delicious and distinct. Food items such as Assamese thali, fish tenga, pitha, chicken curry and bamboo shoot products are a favourite with travellers. The local food is another significant aspect of most Assam tour packages as the local food offers a wholesome cultural experience.

Waterfalls, Hills and Nature Views

Assam is a country, having numerous beautiful natural spots, including:

• Haflong -Assam's sole hill station.

• Umrangso – A lake and a green destination.

• Kakochang Waterfall- a tourist attraction site near Kaziranga.

• Chandubi Lake- An ideal place to enjoy boating and nature walking.

Assam tours are relaxing and refreshing as these peaceful places.

Best Time to Visit Assam

Assam tourism is best season between October and April. The climate is good in these months and ideal when it comes to sight seeing, wildlife safaris and river cruises. The Assam tour packages suggest this season as most of the travellers will enjoy all outdoor activities without experiencing any form of discomfort.

Assam tours also are ideal in winter (November to February) particularly in going to Kaziranga and Majuli. The skies are blue and the beauty of nature is at the optimum.

Heavy rain is experienced in most of Assam during the monsoon (June to September). The environment is made green, yet transportation can be deferred. There are few Assam tour packages, which are monsoon based, and its primary target is the people who are fond of rain and nature.

Reasons to Choose Assam Tour Packages

Selecting pre-designed Assam tour packages by Namaskar India Tour will be a hassle free travel. Good hotels, comfortable transportation, experienced drivers, guides and planned itineraries are some of the highlights of these packages. Travellers do not have to worry about booking and planning.

Assam tours will be nature, culture, wildlife and relaxation with the proper schedule. Assam tourism has something different to every visitor, starting with the roar of the Brahmaputra, to the quietness of Majuli, tea gardens to wild forests, Assam tourism has something to offer.