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Assam (English: /əˈsæm/, /-sɑːm/ listen (help·info)) is a state in Northeast India, situated south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys. Assam covers an area of 78,438 km (30,285 sq mi). The state is bordered by Bhutan and the state of Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Bangladesh to the south; and West Bengal to the west via the Siliguri Corridor, a 22 kilometres (14 mi) strip of land that connects the state to the rest of India.
Restaurants in Assam
1. Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By Parwathi H
The Purva Tirupati Shri Balaji temple is a nice modern temple. The temple is located in a very spacious complex with adequate parking and washroom facilities. The garden and the lawns in the complex is also maintained very well. We had been there in the evening and had good darshan of the Lord Balaji.
2. Kaziranga National Orchid And Biodiversity Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By jbhat2015 - Mangalore, India
As we started from Bonhabi resort to Dibrugarh, we were cautioned by the locals about the Assam Bandh till 6 PM. Hence we decided to spend some time at this Park. We spent almost three hours viewing orchids, variety of flowers, Assamese handicrafts, their local food delicacies. More than that we enjoyed Assamese folk dance performed by the artists.
They offered us the floor to sing songs from Kannada and Hindi movies. Our group Leader performed mono acting too.
Here you must taste Assamese Thali with twenty five varieties of dishes. It was class.
3. Mask Masking at Sangri Sattra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By arun b
Well much hyped but yet interesting place.
Samaguri sattra is a sattra, rather a grihast or a family run sattra, a very well renowned sattradhikar famous for his exquisite work of mask making.
Located 15kms from Kamalabari you get to see a glimpse of rural life of Majuli. Once you reach there you find that it's a small monastery or sattra with artists making various puranic or mythological characters.
You see the masks, wear it, and also buy it the minimal price starts from RS 500 to 5000.
Visit the office of sattradhikar rather a small room filled with various citations from India and abroad, which shows his acumen of his art.
Meet the sattradhikar and exchange dialogues and leave the place taking a souvenir lastly pen down the visitor books .
4. Agnigarh Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Amit_archaeo - Varanasi, India
Agnigarh hill is a tourist spot as name suggests it is a historic place. This is ticketed place and Brick paved steps are made to climb up to top of hill. Beautiful green view can be observed. As described in the information you will not find in real any historical or Archaeological items. The hill is surrounded by Brahmputra river in side which enhance hillic panoramic view. For time pass you can visit. There is tea shop on top but apart from that you will not find anything.
5. Dibru Saikhowa National Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
I went to Dibru Saikhowa National Park. Dibru Saikhowa National Park is assimilated within an island bound by Brahmaputra and Lohit rivers along the periphery. It is situated 12 km from the town of Tinsukia in Assam, at an altitude of 118 metres above sea level. It is great place to go.
6. Talatal Ghar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Rajani B
Talatal Ghar is the underground part of Rangpur palace. Talatal ghar has 3 storeys. It's significance was much to do with the security. It acted as the store house of weapons and soldiers. It is also said to be connected to other parts of the sib sagar town by tunnels.
7. Nameri National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By gogoipj
A pollution free, calm, quite, pure world. Gives peace of the mind. One of the best place to rest our brain, body and soul from daily hectic world. Specially river rafting. National Park is very well connected by roadways. Paradise for bird lovers. Trekking is must for them. Thrilled to be tracked inside a tiger reserve. Great.
8. Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By arpita012 - Bengaluru, India
Also known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary or Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, this is a forest that only a limited set of people know about. But I think it needs to be made more accessible and known. A mere 20kms from the town of Jorhat, Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is a must visit for wildlife enthusiasts. it is also very suited for birding and study of plants.
Named after the ONLY ape found in India (Hoolock Gibbon) and also the Holong tree, this is a small forest spanning only about 21 sq. kms. Surrounded by tea Gardens, this sanctuary houses 7 out of the 15 species of apes found in India. Hoolock Gibbons live in families of 4 or 5 and are the main attraction of this park.
The board to the sanctuary is very run down and you might miss it. But just follow the google Maps and you should be fine. The guide will take you on foot into the park.
The Holong tree, which is the state tree of Assam looms large across this forest. The thick vegetation and the safari on foot make this quite an experience. Apart from the gibbons and macaques, this forest also has elephants, leopards, leopard cat, civet cat, Indian fox, python, king cobra, turtles, wild boar, squirrels and a wide variety of birds and snakes.
Travelers from across the world travel to this untouched forest to catch a glimpse of the 100 odd Hoolock Gibbons that reside here. Try to visit this place on a sunny day to improve your chances. And be ready to walk a lot! Wear the right shoes and carry binoculars with you in order to spot the gibbons and the macaques better.
Entry fee is just 50/- for Indians and 500/- for foreigners.
Unlike tiger Safaris, there are no early morning and late evening drives here. So there is no rush to get up in the wee hours. You can walk in even at 10 am into the Gibbon Sanctuary and start looking for animals.
Accomodation: Villa Shivalay
There are no good places to stay next to the sanctuary. So I would recommend “Villa Shivalay” which is located 50 kms (75 mins) away. It is run by an elderly couple that hosts you. The drive from Jorhat is just 20-25 mins. This villa is around 60 mins from Kaziranga National park, making it ideal for travelers who want to visit both forest reserves.
Villa Shivalay is a luxurious yet homely space with a common living room, kitchenette and also a nice big garden. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms- 2. This villa can accommodate 6-7 people and costs 4500-5000/- with breakfast (for the entire villa). The garden is lovely the the property overlooks endless rice fields.
The food served is delicious but vegetarian. There are also tribal villages that are worth a visit or even tea Gardens. The hosts help organize a car for you as well. Please note that taxis in Assam are quite expensive. But there is no public transport therefore one has little choice but to book a cab.
There is no room service here and the meal timings are fixed. However the rooms are spacious and toilets are clean and that is what really matters
9. Kamakhya Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By jbhat2015 - Mangalore, India
Our group of 25 persons visited this Temple of Bleeding Godess Parvati.
Located in Guwahati, this temple is believed to house the womb of goddess Parvatii. People turn up with goats to offer sacrifices here.
There is a small pond of water where people worship Lord Ganapati.
Filled with Pandas, Hire a Panda(Priest) Pay him his demanded money(You can bargain) and break the que, have darshan.
Surroundings of the temple is well maintained, you can carry your mobile phone inside the temple.
10. Mahabhairab Temple
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By krishna292 - Hyderabad
Being included in our tour itinerary by our travel agent, we visited Mahabhirab temple immediately after checking in the hotel Fern Residency, on 3rd November evening but were disappointed to see its poor maintenance. The temple is on a hillock and one has to climb about 50 steps. There is no parking place and no entry fee also. its main deity is Lord Shiva and the Shivling installed here is known to be one of the largest in India. It attracts lakhs of devotees during Shivaratri function and is managed by a committee constituted by the Assam government. A mythological story is that this temple was built by demon king Banasur who was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. The other story is that about 1000 years back it was built by local rulers. The original structure made from stones was demolished by Muslim invaders and it has been built several times over the years. Further destruction is said to have taken place due to the earth quake in 1897 and then it was renovated by a great saint Nag Baba using concrete and mortar. Of course, with the stone pillars found here the later story seems to be true.It was definitely a temple of great significance and still revered by the people as such but it deserves more care. Over the years some additional temples of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesh have also been added here but no thought appears to have been given to create necessary amenities for public conveniences despite government management and a large open area around the temple. Photography of the temple is prohibited, so only distant shots can be taken.
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