When someone talks about Assam, the first image in most minds is the aromatic tea fields! Assam, however, has many more beautiful attractions up its sleeve. Some of the best destinations are:
- Kamakhya Temple
Kamakhya Temple is one of the most visited and attractive places in Assam. It is steeped in history and culture. It is also one of the oldest temples in Guwahati. The temple is a shrine of Goddess Shakhti and is known to be a peaceful one. One interesting phenomena is that the river Brahmaputra runs red during the month of June and is said to be the blood of Goddess Shakhti.
- Kaziranga National Park
The kaziranga national park is a world heritage site along with being the home to the rare one horned rhinoceros. Tourists from all over India visit this park to explore wildlife and nature. Along with the rhino, animals like elephants, the swamp deer, leopards are all found here. It also welcomes visitors for overnight stays and safaris. You can join the Jungle safari, the Jeep Safari and the Elephant safari.
- Majuli Island
This picturesque island is popular among photographers and youngsters. The island has lots of beautiful landscapes and views. It is spread over an area of 452 sq. km and some parts of the island get submerged underwater in the monsoons. The beautiful views, lovely pictures and picturesque locations will steal your heart and convince you to visit the island again.
The above places are just some of the destinations that are worth visiting. Assam is an undiscovered treasure that is worth exploring!
