7 Best Things to Do and See in Assam

Hello guys, hope you all are good. Assam is a place of culture and there are lots of things to talk about, but here i made a list of some of the things you can do in Assam if you travel for the first time or if you haven't tried them, go for it.

Lush Green Tea Fields of Jorhat

Assam and tea fields are almost synonymous and it would not be wrong to say that Assam produces almost half of the India’s Tea Production. Even though almost every district of Assam has a light or dense tea plantation, I would suggest you to go for Jorhat. Located at a distance of around 307km from Guwahati, this small town has rightly blended the charm of British days with the feel of modern era. The city mesmerises travellers for its lush green hill slopes of tea plantations. The Tocklai Tea Research Institute is dedicated to the invention of tea with various flavours. In case you are travelling to Assam during the months of November to January do keep an eye over the dates of Tea Festival.

First Oil Refinery of Asia

Digboi Oil Refinery is believed to the oldest oil refinery in Asia. It is located in Tinsukia district at a distance of around 510 km North-East of Guwahati. The small city is dotted with old buildings, exclusive bungalows and particularly the golf ground which was set during the British rule in Assam. Digboi Oil Refinery is the oldest continuously running refinery in the country.

Da Parbatiya

If you are a history buff and love to study the relics and remains of the heritage spots, I am sure you would love the temple complex of Da Parbatiya. It is a small village close to West Tezpur and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The ruins of this site date back to 6th to 7th century. The temple complex houses the oldest temple in Assam where a brick temple of Lord Shiva is found. The stone carvings on the remains of Da-Parbatia temple depict the feature of the early Gupta School of sculptures.

Wildlife Watching in Kaziranga

One of the most happening wildlife destinations in Assam, Kaziranga National Park is around 195 km from Guwahati and a delight for the wildlife lovers of the globe. The most fascinating part of this renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site is the presence of one horned rhinoceros which are found roaming across the park. Kaziranga National Park is also claimed to be the best place for tiger sighting in northeast India. This wildlife reserve is home to a good number of wild buffalos and the only population of Eastern Swamp Deer. The park encompasses 150 perennial water bodies along with a very rich collection of aquatic creatures like tortoise, along with seven species of turtles

River Which Changes its Colour

You must be thinking that I am telling you to travel a distant land just to see a river that changes its colour. Well, Fret Not! I am not giving you any such suggestion. River Lobha runs across the road on the way to Silchar from Shillong and you can see the river before reaching Sonapur. The best thing about this serpentine river is the colour of the water that keeps changing with the changing season. During winter, the river turns blue or sometimes even green.

River Cruising in the Brahmaputra

The excitement and thrill of exploring the hidden treasures of Assam floating on the heart of river Brahmaputra is hard to express in words. A must enjoy element of Assam Tourism, river cruising offers various exciting views to capture in digital lens and awe-striking landscape to recall through the entire life. There are two different ways to board this journey, one upstream and another downstream. In case of upstream you will board board from Guwahati. The cruising starts from Mahabaahu and sailing through Silghat it will let you close to Kaziranga National Park. The views of Vishwanath Ghat and Mazuli Island are the highlights of this trip. Witness Satriya Dance in Majuli.

River Rafting in Nameri National Park

Every travel freak adventure lover should go for rafting in Nameri National Park. It is close to Tezpur Town and can cater to the needs of thrill lovers perfectly. The Jia Bhorali River running across the national park serves as an ideal place to go adventurous. Tourists can opt for Mahseer fishing as well.
So this concludes my list hope you like it and stay tuned for more entertaining blogs.