Assam Tour Packages

Assam, the place of beautiful Hills and valleys and situated in the North-east region of India and known for “Seven Sister states” and Mother Goddess Kamakhy.

It includes the region along Brahmaputra river valley, Barak river valleys, Karbi Anglong and North Cachar Hills.

Assam is famous for Valuable trees “Hollong” is a national tree of Assam and Orchid species is also known as “Kopou Phul “is a state flower of Assam. Near about 300 types of medicinal herbs and plants founds in the state with the Brahmaputra valley.

Assam has lots of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, World Heritage sites-the Kaziranga National Park, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Nameri National Park, and the Orang National park Kaziranga is famous for rhinoceros and white-winged wood duck.

Assam has the largest tea growing area in the world, constituting around one-seventh of the global tea production. It has its own variety of Camellia assamica. The state accounts for over 50 percent in the country’s overall tea production. The state houses Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC), one of the largest CTC tea auction centers of the world.

Best time To Explore

As we all know the Assam is in the northeast region and experiences a tropical monsoon rains climate, that's why monsoon season is not a good time to visit in Assam. The best time to visit in Assam in winter season however you can avoid monsoon season (JULY TO SEPTEMBER) and visit any time.

How to reach

We can easily reach in Assam by Air, Train and by road.

By Air - is the fastest way to reach Assam by taking a flight to Guwahati’s airport, Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport from anywhere from India. It is just 25 KM from Guwahati through taxi we can easily reach the Hotel.

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By Railway - Guwahati Railway station is in Guwahati and I am adding more things that Guwahati's first fully solar operated railway station in India and rated by A1 category you can easily reach Guwahati from anywhere from India.

By Road – The road condition is quite good you may drive by yourself to reach Guwahati moreover you can reach Guwahati by bus also from anywhere from India.

Places to visit in <Location>

Kaziranga National Park is the largest population of Rhinoceros on the earth, its located in the state of Assam. UNESCO was awarded the World Heritage site in 1985. It lies on biggest river Brahmaputra which entirely covers of the Kaziranga National Park, this national park is described by tall elephant grass. Apart from Rhinoceros, you may see, Asiatic elephants, wild water buffalo, leopards, and Royal Bengal Tigers. Kaziranga National Park is also listed officially as a Tiger reserve and is home to one of the world’s largest population of tigers. 

Majuli is a freshwater island that is situated on the river of Brahmaputra. It’s the world's largest island which attracts tourists from all over the world. It is also called the cultural capital of Assam, the major festival here is Raas and all the people celebrating this very beautifully with joy.

Kamakhya Temple - Assam is also known for Kamakhya Temple it is in Assam State and this is one of the well-known temples of Goddess Shakti in India, this one of the most attracting please for visit. It was built and reconstructed multiple times between the 8th and 17th Centuries and is a spectacle in itself.

Manas National Park- is a site of UNESCO Natural World Heritage and its most attractive place in Assam, this is also known for a Reserve Project for Tiger, Elephant, and Biosphere in Assam. Manas National park is the ultimate place for their greenery, natural landscape, and evergreen forest. We can able to see rhinos and tigers while doing elephant safari.

Kakochang Waterfalls- are one of the most famous waterfalls in Assam. Its located in Bokakhat and also called Kakojan, this waterfall is falling from the top of the hill and has amazing experience and get refresh your self moreover the water is so pure and fresh.

Things to do in Assam

Elephant safari- is one of the famous ways to explore wildlife. Elephant safaris provide an opportunity to view wild animals from closer view. Elephant Safari covers all the major following ranges in Assam wildlife: Bagori or Western Range, Agoratoli or Eastern Range, Burapahar or Ghoraketi Range, Kohora, or Central Range and Panbari Reserved Forest.

Shopping -Fancy Bazaar is one of the old and famous markets in Guwahati. And id you are a shopping lover then believe me you can get each and everything as per your requirement. It's famous for clothes, furniture, artifacts, and jewelry. You can also get a good range of local items like the Jaapi (a local traditional bamboo hat) and Gamocha (towels) apart from this you will also get lots of street foods while shopping in Fancy Bazaar.

Learning experiences- Manas national park provides the opportunity to study the two major biomes that it represents, the forest biome and the grassland biome. it's also famous for plant species. It gives an amazing learning experience for all who have connected with the forest biome and the grassland biome.

Kakochang Waterfalls- is one the most famous waterfall in Assam and we have to park our vehicle before 1 KM from the waterfall and trek till the waterfalls through the forest and explore the forest life. After reaching the destination, the experience was amazing, at once we got into the water you will refresh yourself.

Assam weather

Assam is in the north east region and experiences monsoon rains climate, that's why monsoon season is not a good time to visit in Assam. The best time to visit in Assam in the winter season however you can avoid monsoon season and visit any time.

Popular shopping places

Fancy Bazaar is one of the old and famous markets in Guwahati.

Pan Bazaar is very popular for book lovers.

Paltan Bazaar is one of the oldest and popular markets for all age groups.

GS Road attracts all types of tourists for their various verities of all types of products.

Ganesh Guri market is one of the best marketplace for visit.

Dona Planet is the popular market in city.

Sohum Shoppe is the major attractive shopping place.

Silkalay is the oldest and popular market in Assam.

Govindam Market is famous for sweets

NEDFi Haat is famous for its traditional and gift items of Assam.

Foods to try

Khaar - it a unique and unexpectedly refreshing flavour.

Duck meat curry - The use of whole spices gives it a unique flavour.

Maasor Tenga - This graceful dish of Assamese cuisine is extremely refreshing on the palette.

Aloo Pitika -A soul food in its truest sense, aloo pitika is loved by all of Assam.

Recommended places to eat

“Makhan Bhog” restaurant is one of the best veg restaurants in the city, they are providing all types of vegetarian food at a very reasonable rate.

“Non-veg Assamese thali” restaurant is best please for a non-veg lover.

Things to Carry

As we all know that Assam whether where always has a rainy season, so we have to carry our clothes as per weather condition and relevant destination season. In the winter season, we must carry warm clothes. Do not forget to carry the windcheater or compact umbrella as in Assam has a rainy climate and we can receive unexpected rains.

The medical basic kit is mandatory as you might not get medical stores nearby you.