Assam

All states

Northeast India

The Brahmaputra running through tea gardens and grasslands where one-horned rhinos graze.

Start here

Guwahati

Jorhat

What Assam is known for

RhinosTeaRiver islandsTemplesFood

Browse Assam by theme

The same places, sorted the way you might be thinking about the trip.

Spiritual & Pilgrimage

See all

Hajo

Hajo is an ancient pilgrimage town near Guwahati in Assam, revered across three faiths. The hilltop Hayagriva Madhava temple draws Hindus and some Buddhists who believe the Buddha attained nirvana …

Wildlife & Safari

See all

Manas National Park

Manas National Park, in the Himalayan foothills of Assam on the border with Bhutan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tiger reserve, elephant reserve and biosphere reserve in one. Its grasslands and…

Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park, in the Sonitpur district of Assam at the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh, is a birdwatcher's paradise along the Jia Bhoroli river. Famed for the rare white-winged wood duck, it…

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, in the Morigaon district of Assam near Guwahati, is famed for having the highest density of one-horned rhinos in the world. Its compact grasslands and wetlands are pack…

Discover Assam

The Brahmaputra braided across a wide valley, tea gardens on both banks, and grassland where one-horned rhinos graze in the open.

Festivals Road trips

Festivals

Dates move each year — check before you book.

See all

Bihu

Three Bihus a year; Rongali in April is the big one, marking the Assamese new year and the sowing.

Road trips

The valley road east, with the river never far off.

See all

Guwahati to Kaziranga

Four to five hours east. Book the safari before you leave.

Jorhat to Majuli

Drive to Nimati Ghat, then the ferry to the river island and its satras.

Guwahati to Manas

West to the Bhutan foothills and a quieter park than Kaziranga.

Jorhat to Sivasagar

The Ahom capital's tanks and temples, from a dynasty that ruled six hundred years.

Food & cuisine

Signature dishes and local flavours to look for while exploring Assam.

5 dishes

Masor Tenga

A light, tangy fish curry soured with tomato or lemon — a defining everyday Assamese dish.

Khar

An alkaline dish made using filtered ash water, traditionally the opening course of an Assamese meal.

Aloo Pitika

Mashed potato dressed with mustard oil, chillies and onion — simple Assamese comfort food.

Pitha

Rice-based cakes, sweet or savoury, made especially during the Bihu harvest festival.

Duck Meat Curry (Hah Mangxo)

Duck slow-cooked in a rich, spiced curry — a festive Assamese specialty.

Attractions in Assam

Places across themes — pick a vibe to dive in, or browse them all.

Heritage

4 places in Assam

See all

Assam

Kamakhya Temple

Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam is one of the Shakti Peethas, the sacred shrines of the Divine Mother in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. According to tradition, this is where the **yoni (womb)…

Assam

Sivasagar

Sivasagar, once the capital of the mighty Ahom kingdom that ruled Assam for six centuries, is a town rich in monuments around its great tank. Its highlights include the Rang Ghar, often called Asia…