Assam is a state in north-east, India that is rich in natural beauty and has major historical tourist destinations. The natural beauty of Assam and Meghalaya and the various types of culture and their lifestyle attract tourists in a special way. The article is about the top 5 tourist places in Assam and how to visit and tour plan in Assam, with complete information.
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Tourist Places in Assam
Many tourist places have been
developed in Assam, including lakes, waterfalls and wildlife. Every year, a
large number of domestic and foreign tourists come to visit Assam to explore
the wildlife sanctuaries, temples, and historical places. Among the tourist
destinations, there are some tourist centers that are visited by a large number
of tourists. Most visited tourist places are 1. Kaziranga National Park 2.
Manas National Park 3. Majuli Island 4. Kamakhya Temple 5. Douki.
Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park is among the most
renowned and significant wildlife sanctuaries situated in the state of Assam,
northeast India. Established as Kaziranga National Park in 1974. It was
designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The park is particularly
famous for one-horned rhinos. Kaziranga
National Park is a vast reserved forested area located on the bank of the
Brahmaputra River in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts in the state of Assam.
Kaziranga National Park
If your aim is to observe wild animals like the one-horned rhino, wild
elephant, deer, tiger, birds, and other diverse wildlife in wandering land,
then Kaziranga National Park is the
perfect destination for you. When you visit, you will encounter a well-known
orchid garden and biodiversity park. In Orchid Garden, showcase a huge
collection of different types of orchids and flowers, collected from Assam and
Meghalaya, like northeast India. In
Biodiversity Park, you can appreciate the artistic expressions of Assam and the
cultures of various hill tribes, as well as enjoy cultural performances and
dances of different tribes of Assam, which will enhance your travel experience.
Read more.
Manas National Park
Manas National Park is one of
the most popular tourist destinations in Assam. The national park is located in
the Chirang and Baksa districts, in Assam, and on the border of India and
Bhutan. The name of the river on the banks of which the sanctuary is located is
the Manas River, and it is bordered by India on one side and Bhutan on the
other side. The wildlife sanctuary is situated across a large area of India and
Bhutan. The forest area in India is called Manas National Park, and the forest
area in Bhutan is called Royal Manas National Park. A variety of wild animals
and birds can be seen in the Sanctuary like rhinos, wild elephants, buffaloes,
deer, golden langurs, tigers, hispids, etc.
The national park is divided
into three ranges. Ranges are the Central Range, the Western Range and the
Eastern Range. The central range is located in Bansbari, the western range is
located in Panbari and the eastern range is in Bhuiya Para. However, Bansbari
has become the most popular range. Most popular Jeep safaris can be done in all
of the range, but if you are willing to go on an elephant safari, you have to
visit the central zone, which means Bansbari. Another popular activity, like
river rafting, can be done on the Manas River.
Best time to visit Manas National Park
October to April is a perfect
time to visit the park. The climate is very calm at that time, and rainfall is
decreasing a lot also. Remember not to visit this park from June to September.
Due to heavy rainfall in Assam, the sanctuary remains closed.
Majuli Island
Majuli is the largest river
island located in the state of Assam. The river island is situated in the
Brahmaputra, 400 kilometers from Guwahati, the largest city in the state of
Assam in India. The current area of this island is 450 square kilometers, and
it is constantly getting smaller. The nearest town is Jorhat. Majuli is also
famous for arts and crafts and satras. Most of the inhabitants living in Majuli
are Mishing tribes. And they are expert and famous for mask making and
terracotta pottery.
Majuli
On the other hand, Majuli is
a popular holy place. There are many Satras here; cultural programs and worship
are held every day in the Hindu monastery.
Best time to visit Majuli Island
October to April is a perfect time to visit the river island Majuli. The climate is very calm at that time, and rainfall is decreasing lot also. June to September is not the proper time to visit Assam, due to heavy rainfall in Assam. During the monsoon, the current in the Brahmaputra River is very high, and floods occur in Majuli.
Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is a renowned, ancient, and sacred pilgrimage destination
located in Assam, India. The
pilgrimage destination is located on Nilachal
Hills in Guwahati, approximately 7 km from Guwahati railway station, and 20
km from Guwahati airport. A significant number of visitors visit Maa kamakhya temple each day from far
way. You must collect information on how to get a kamakhya temple ticket and how to visit the temple before your tour
plan.
Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple tickets
For general
tourists, no tickets are required to
visit Kamakhya Temple. For all
devotees, to enter the temple is absolutely free. But they must stand in a long
line to visit the goddess Kamakhya. Kamakhya
temple tickets are required for VIP persons. They definitely don’t have to
stand in long lines. The VIP pass allows for quick entry, which is available on
the temple counter, not available online. You can buy a VIP pass from the ticket
counter of the temple; the counter opens at 7.00 am every day. Read more.
Douki
Douki is a famous tourist
destination in India. The tourist spot is located in Meghalaya, but it is the
nearest destination in Assam. It is possible to travel and travel while
traveling to Assam. 
Dauki
If you have a plan to visit Meghalaya state or Douki, you
first have reach Guwahati in Assam. From Guwahati you will find a taxi to visit
Meghalaya. The major tourist attraction is the crystal-clear water of the Dauki
River and boating on the tourist spot. Read More.
How to Visit Assam Tourist Places
To travel to Assam, you first
have to come to Guwahati. Guwahati is the capital of the state of Assam and is
well-connected to various major cities of the country. You can reach Guwahati
by train and by flight easily. Kolkata is the major city, which is the main
gateway of the northeast, like Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram,
Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. To reach these seven states of the Northeast,
you must come via Kolkata. However, you can come to Guwahati directly from major
cities of the country by flight and by train.
Kolkata to Guwahati by train
There are many trains from
Kolkata to Guwahati that run every day. Some train timetables are like this -
(it may change when you visit).
|
Train Name |
From Station |
Departure Time |
Guwahati |
Arrival Time |
|
Sharaighat Express (12345) |
Howrah Junction |
4:05 PM |
Guwahati |
9:35 AM |
|
Kamrup Express 15959 |
Howrah |
6:30 pm |
Guwahati |
3:05 PM |
|
Kaziranga Express 13181 |
New Jalpaiguri |
6:45 PM |
Guwahati |
3:45 PM |
|
Kanchanjunga Express 13175 |
Sealdah |
6:50 AM |
Guwahati |
2:45 AM |
|
Sairang Express 13125 |
Chitpur |
12:25 PM |
Guwahati |
6:30 AM |
Time- 18 hours to 20
hours Train fair: Sleeper Rs.500
(approx.), AC: Rs.1300 to Rs.1800 (approx.)
Kolkata to Guwahati by flight
Guwahati has an international
airport named Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. Guwahati can be
reached by flight from various cities in the country and also from outside of
India. There are many flights to Guwahati every day from different parts of the
country, Airlines operate like Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet, Alliance Air, and
Air India Express, etc.
FAQ
- Which is the fastest train from Kolkata to Guwahati?
The Sharaighat Express is the
fastest train, which covers 973 kilometers, in 17 h 30min.
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