Assam: a land with the blessings of mother nature

Assam is the land where Mother Nature has showered her blessings to the fullest. The gateway to the northeastern part of the country, the state of Assam is endowed with lush green grasslands, fertile plains, the mighty Brahmaputra river, beautiful hills, blue mountains, wonderful tea plantations, rich flora, and fauna. It is no wonder that tourism in Assam has flourished over the years and continues to grow every day.

There are seven beautiful national parks and fifteen wildlife sanctuaries in Assam. The famous horned rhinoceros species is found only in Assam. It has many golf courses and offers enormous potential for sports tourism. Assam’s natural landscape, lush green forests, wildlife sanctuaries, pilgrimage sites, and tea gardens offer a wide variety to suit the tastes of a variety of tourists, from the casual traveler to the adventurous. With the withdrawal of the Restricted Area Permit (RAP), tourism is poised for a big boom.

Seven beautiful national parks in Assam

• Kaziranga National Park
• Orang National Park
• Nameri National Park & Forest Reserve
• Manas National Park
• Dibru-saikhowa National Park
• Raimona National Park
• Dehing Patkai National Park

Aside from its natural beauty, the state is blessed with numerous historical, religious, and archaeological sites. The rich history and tradition of the state have greatly contributed to this aspect of tourism.

The Assam Tourism Policy of 2008 has increased enthusiasm among businessmen and has also attracted big players like Indian Hotels Company Ltd (Taj group) to establish a 5-star hotel in Guwahati. Guwahati Airport has become one of the busiest airports in the country, with almost all domestic airlines connecting Guwahati and other airports in the state with virtually most major metropolitan areas in the country.