Assam Overview

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Assam is a north-eastern state of India, famous for its tea plantations, Sal forests, stunning landscapes, sparkling lakes, abundant wildlife, vibrant silks, large petroleum resources, rich culture, and of course, the mighty river Brahmaputra, which flows through the state. Surrounded by six of the Seven Sister States of the Indian north-east, and sharing borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh, Assam is also the perfect base for your travels in the region.

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Assam is a north-eastern state of India, famous for its tea plantations, Sal forests, stunning landscapes, sparkling lakes, abundant wildlife, vibrant silks, large petroleum resources, rich culture, and of course, the mighty river Brahmaputra, which flows through the state. Surrounded by six of the Seven Sister States of the Indian north-east, and sharing borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh, Assam is also the perfect base for your travels in the region.

Tigers, rhinoceroses (one-horned), wild horses, elephants, golden langurs, as well as hundreds of species of avifauna are all to be found in Assam’s many national parks, which are the primary tourist attractions of the state. In fact, Assam's two most famous national parks, Kaziranga & Manas National Parks, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and both are easily accessible from the state’s beautiful capital on the banks of the Brahmaputra River - Guwahati.