10 Amazing Things To Do in Assam - Explore Assam

Assam is rich in natural resources and beauty, and we know it from a long time age, since we have started to write essay on Assam. There is lot of thing we don't know about Assam, and most of us - Assamese in just name. Assam in one of the best place in the world to explore if you love wildlife, history, culture, food, beauty and etc etc.

We do dream or plan to go out outside Assam to explore others culture, beauty and more, it is not a bad thing, but exploring your own homeland is the most awesome thing. If you are thinking about what you can do in Assam, here 10 amazing things to do in Assam.

1. Visit Majuli - the Largest River Island in the World

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Majuli is the largest river Island of the world with 1,250 square kilometers, Majuli is full with natural beauty and the island's culture is unique with lots of Satras and other regional places. If you are from Assam, or India you must visit Majuli on your next vacation.

2. Spot One-Horned Rhino in Kaziranga National Park

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One-Horned Rhino can be found in only on Assam's Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the oldest and most amazing wildlife protected areas in India. It is located in Golaghat district of Assam.

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3. Explore Digboi, the Birthplace of OIL Industry in Asia

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Digboi, the OIL city of Assam located in Tinsukia district of Assam. Digboi is the birthplace of the Indian OIL Industry. Digboi is one of the most popular city in India as well as Asia and there are lots of OIL industrial's ancient mechanism available to explore and more.

4. River Rafting and Angling in Nameri National Park

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If you love adventure, how you can prevent yourself from visiting Nameri National Park. Nameri National Park is an enchanting destination for adventurous sports like River Rafting and Golden Mahseer fishing. This adventurous place is located in Sonitpur, Guwahati.

5. Have a Glimpse of Assamese Culture in Sivasagar

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Sivasagar is an well known historic place with lots of ancient architecture, It is the Birthplace of Ahom Kingdom and in Picture it is Rang Ghar which is the very first sports pavilion of not only India but also Asia. There are lots of historic places to explore in Sibsagar or Sivasagar, Like - Kareng Ghar, Tolatol Ghar, Siv Dol, Choraideu Moidum and many more.

6. Seek Blessing in the Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati

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Kamakhya, a hindu temple dedicated to the mother of Goddess, situated in  the Nilachal Hill in Western part of Guwahati City. This pious temple is one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is an important ­pilgrimage destination for Hindu and especially for the tantric worshipers. Apart from the Deity Kamakhya Goddess, the compound of temple cover 10 other avatars of Kali namely Dhumavati, Matangi, Bagila, Tara, Kamala, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Bhubaneswar and Tripura Sundari.


The Goddess Kamakhya is famous as the bleeding Goddess. Kamakhya temple is special because of the Kamakhya devi's womb and vagina dell here. In the month of June the "devi" bleeds or menturats and it is believed that the Brahmaputra river near the temple turns red because of this the temple remain close for three days. It is not scientifically proof that the blood actually turns the Brahmaputra river red. The great Ambubachi mela is expected by the visitors to begin in the last week of the month. Several lakhs pilgrims arrive from different parts of the country.

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7. Experience River Cruise in the Brahmaputra

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Brahmaputra which is known as the heart of Assam is an also an ideal river cruise destination in India. With river cruise in the Brahmaputra you can explore some of the stunning natural location, in some part of your journey you can also experience river rafting and boat rides.

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8. Picnic in the Peacock Island

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We all know about the smallest river Island in the Brahmaputra as Umananda Island but do you know that it is also known as the Peacock Island. Peacock Island is one of the most stunning location in Assam to spend times with your friends, family or other. There is also an temple on the Island which is known as Umananda Mandir and it is located in Kamrup district.

9. Visit Tea Garden in Dibrugarh

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If you are enjoying a finest quality of tea anywhere in the world, there are more than 70% chances that the tea was blended in Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh, the second city of Assam is also known as the 'Tea city of India'.

10. Spend a day in Haflong, the Switzerland of the East

Haflong, another stunning place of Assam which is known as 'Ant Hill Town' and also 'Switzerland of the East', is the only hill station in Assam. Rolling mountains and hills, panoramic views, pleasant climate of the town attracts visitors to spend some time here.