One of the most beautiful states of India is Assam, which is famous for its natural beauty and diverse history. The Brahmaputra River, magnificent hills, rich flora and fauna, and tea gardens are the center of attraction here. The state of Assam, like a paradise for nature lovers, is also important from religious significance. Despite so much diversity and beautiful views, Assam is one of the least visited areas in the country. Assam is an Indian state adjacent to 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 Assam travel is provided in this article.

How to reach Assam?
If you want to go to Assam by air, then there is an airport in the capital Guwahati. You will get a taxi from the airport. The city is just 25 km from this airport. You can reach Guwahati railway station by train. It is the main train hub for Assam which is considered to be the main destination of the northeastern state. Rail passengers get to experience the spectacular views of the hilly surroundings 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, do not go between June to September, because during this time the state gets wet due to heavy rains and the roads become very dangerous.

Where can you stay in Assam?

Here you can get the experience of staying in bungalows built during the British period. To stay in these bungalows, you will have to book in advance. However, if you are unable to get a booking, then you will get many resort options to stay here. Homestay culture has also started to promote tourism. In Guwahati, you will get good and cheap hotels for a day for Rs 1500 to 2500.

Fare and cost of going to Assam

Flight tickets from Delhi to Guwahati will be available for about 6 thousand rupees. If you are going to Guwahati by train, you can book a sleeper ticket for more than Rs 700 and a 3rd AC ticket for Rs 3 to 5000. At the same time, the hotel rent in Assam can be around Rs 1500 to 2500 per day. You will also get the option of staying in a homestay for less money. Food can cost Rs 500 to 1000 per day.

Tourist places in Assam


Kaziranga National Park
In Assam, you can get experiences ranging from devotion to fun. Kaziranga National Park is located in the state's Golaghat and Nagaon districts and has been given the status of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Here you can see horned rhinos, swamp deer, elephants, pangolins, Bengal foxes, leopards, flying squirrels, bears, etc. A huge population of Royal Bengal Tigers is also found here.

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

Majuli Island
Assas has Majuli Island, which is a pollution-free freshwater island. It is just 20 km from Jorhat city and 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 in the country, is also in Assam. Kamakhya Temple is 8 km from Guwahati near Assam's capital Dispur. The temple is situated on top of the Nilachal Hills, where devotees queue up for darshan.

Kakochang Falls
You can go to see rubber and coffee plantations in Jorhat, Assam. There is a major waterfall here, named 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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