There are so many important Places of Assam for visitors. In this article we are going to discuss some major places to visit in Assam with tourist places in Assam.
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Important places to visit in Assam :
Guwahati : Guwahati is situated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra. This fast growing metropolis is gateway to the north-eastern India. Although Guwahati is the most important commercial hub of the region. This capital of Assam is located at the adjoining township Dispur.
Places to visit in Guwahati :
The famous Shakti temple of mother goddess kamakhya on the Nilachal hills. The ancient shiva temple of Umananda situated on the peacock Island in the middle of the river Brahmaputra. The Nabagraha temple, Srimanta Sankardev kalakshetra, Balaji temple, science museum, Vadisthashram, state museum,state zoo-cum-Batanical garden, planetarium,saraighat bridge over Brahmaputra, The Guwahati oil refinery,Lachit Barphukan park and Guwahati University are the places worth visiting.
Hajo : Situated on the north bank of Brahmaputra,32 km from Guwahati. Hajo is the meeting point of Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu faiths. The most important relegious shrines being the Hayagriva Madhab and the Poa Mecca. This place reflect the Unity In Diversity of Assam.
Haflong : Situated at a distance of 353 kms from Guwahati. The only station in Assam,it is district headquarter of North Cachar Hills district. A beautiful lake called the Haflong Lake is situated in the heart of the town.
Jorhat : Jorhat, another major tea producing area, located on the edge of the Brahmaputra, South-west of sivsagar,is a major cultural centre.
Majuli : Majuli, the world's inhabited reverine island which is revered for its Satras or Vaishnavite monasteries,is near Jorhat. The Satras here are significant for Assam because they were set up by Srimanta Sankardeva, the leader of Vaishnavite revivalism in 16 th century.
Dibrugarh : Dibrugarh is located 445 km from Guwahati. A lovely riverside town in Upper Assam is important for tea production.
Barpeta : It is famous for its Vaishnava Monastery containing the shrine of Sri Sri Madhavdeva, successor to the Vaishnava reformer srimanta Sankardeva. Barpeta is also known for its exclusive wood craft and ivory products.
Sualkuchi : Sualkuchi is famous for Assamese Silk-Muga and Pat.
Sibasagar : About 363 km from Guwahati. Sibasagar, which literally means the ocean of Shiva is town dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the oldest town of Assam which was also the capital of the mighty Ahoms who ruled Assam for six centuries.
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There are many temples and historical monuments situated in around sibasagar, which stand testimony to the glorious past of Assam.
Tezpur : Tezpur is 174 km away from Guwahati. It is the Sonitpur of the old days. By its unique location and picturesque setting on the north bank of the majestic river Brahmaputra, Tezpur can be considered as one of the most beautiful towns of the state.
Tezpur can also be remembered for the legend of princess Usha, the daughter of King Banasun and Prince Aniruddha,the grandson of Lord Krishna for their eternal love and romance.
Tourist places in Guwahati :
Tourist places in Assam :
| Kaziranga National Park | famous for one horned rhino. |
| Manas Tiger Project, Pobi-tora and Orang | wildlife sanctuary. |
| Sibasagar | Shiv temple,Rangghar,Karengghar |
| Tezpur | Bhairavi temple and scenic beauty |
| Bhalukpung | Angling. |
| Haflong | health resort with jatinga hills. |
| Majuli | largest river island in the world. |
| Chandubi lake | picnic spot. |
| Hajo | meeting point of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. |
| Batadrava | birth place of great vaishnav sant Sankar deva. |
| Sualkuchi | famous for silk Industry. |
