Assam is one of the most beautiful states of India, which is famous for its natural beauty and diverse history. Here the Brahmaputra river, magnificent hills, rich flora and fauna, and tea plantations are the center of attraction. The state of Assam, which is like a paradise for nature lovers, has more than religious significance. Despite so much diversity and beautiful views, Assam is one of the least visited regions in the country. Assam is an Indian state sharing international borders with Bangladesh and Bhutan.

If you want to visit the forests, rivers, and tea gardens here, then all the information about how to reach Assam, where to stay, the main attractions in Assam, and the cost of traveling to Assam is given in this article.

How to reach Assam?
If you want to go to Assam by air, there is an airport in the capital Guwahati. You will get a taxi from the airport. The city is just 25 kilometers away from this airport. You can reach Guwahati Railway Station by train. It is the major train hub for Assam which is considered a major destination of the northeastern state. Railway passengers get to experience spectacular views of the mountainous environment during the journey.

Apart from this, Guwahati is connected to Mizoram, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh by highways. However, if you want to travel by car, then do not go between June to September, because during this time the state gets drenched due to heavy rains and the roads become quite dangerous.

Where can you stay in Assam?
Here one can get the experience of living in a bungalow built during the British period. To stay in these bungalows you will have to book in advance. However, if booking is not available then many resort options will be available to stay here. To promote tourism, homestay culture has also started. Good and cheap hotels can be found in Guwahati for Rs 1500 to 2500 thousand for a day.

Fare and expenses to go to Assam
A flight ticket from Delhi to Guwahati will be available for around Rs 6 thousand. If you are going to Guwahati by train, then you can book a sleeper ticket for more than Rs 700 and a 3rd AC ticket for Rs 3 to 5000 thousand. Whereas the hotel rent in Assam can be around Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 per day. You will also get the option to stay in a home stay for less money. Food may cost Rs 500 to Rs 1000 per day.

Tourist places of Assam
Kaziranga National Park
In Assam, one can get experiences ranging from devotion to fun. Kaziranga National Park is located in Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state, which was given the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. One can see a one-horned rhino, swamp deer, elephant, pangolin, Bengal fox, leopard, flying squirrel, bear, etc. here. A large population of Royal Bengal Tigers is also found here.

Guwahati
Guwahati, situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, has become a great tourist center. Come here to see the ancient temples, wildlife sanctuary, and natural beauty of Brahmaputra. Guwahati Planetarium, Assam State Museum, Navagraha Temple, Nehru Park, and Brahmaputra River Cruise are the major attractions.

Majuli Island
Assas contains Majuli Island, a pollution-free freshwater island. It is just 20 km away from Jorhat city and at a distance of 347 km from Guwahati. Majuli is the largest river island in the world.

Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Mata Temple, one of the 52 Shaktipeeths and one of the most prominent goddess temples of the country, is also in Assam. Kamakhya Temple is 8 km from Guwahati near Dispur, the capital of Assam. The temple is situated on top of Nilanchal hills, where devotees queue up for darshan.

Kakochang Falls
You can visit rubber and coffee plantations in Jorhat, Assam. The main waterfall here is Kakochang. This waterfall offers spectacular views of the ruins of Numaligarh and beautiful green tea gardens. Kakochang is adjacent to Kaziranga National Park.
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