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Assam |
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The largest of the states in the
northeast of India is Assam whose capital, Guwahati, has an
inspired location on the banks of the River Brahmaputra. Amidst
Assam’s verdant lushness are two important game sanctuaries,
Manas and Kaziranga, both best known for their population of one
horned Indian rhinoceros, a species that faced extinction. Much of
the rest of the state is devoted to tea plantation which yield the
strong Assam leaf popular all over the
world.
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Guwahati | |
The ancient city of Pragjyotishpur or
the light of east is the site of modern Guwahati,
the Gateway to North Eastern India.
Altitude: 55 meters. Temperature (deg C): Summer- Max. 35,
Min. 22. Winter- Max. 26, Min. 10. Rainfall: 180 cms (from May to
Sept.) Best Season: October to May.
Places Of Interest:
Janardhan Temple, Navagrah Temple, Umananda Temple, Bhubaneshwari
Devi Temple, Assam Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Anthropological
Museum , Assam Forest
Museum, Cottage Industries Museum, Museum of Animal Husbandry and
Veterinary Science, Assam State Museum, Dept. of Historical &
Antiquarian Research.
Excursions:
Haplong (Hill Station)- 355 kms, Jatinga- 364 kms, Hajo- 32 kms,
Kamakhya Temple- 10 kms, Basistha Ashram- 12 kms, Sualkuch- 32 kms,
Chandubi Lake- 64 kms, Orang- 150 kms, Darrang- 100 kms,
Bhairakunda- 137 kms, Batadrawa- 134 kms, Barpeta- 137 kms, Tezpur-
181 kms, Bhalukpung- 250 kms, Dibrugarh, Digboi, Jorhat,
Majuli.
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By Air: Connected with Calcutta, Delhi, Bagdogra, Imphal
Agartala, Dibrugarh and Dimapur.
By Rail: Connected with New Delhi, Calcutta, Bombay,
Madras, Trivandrum, Bangalore, Cochin, Silchar, Tinsukia and
Dibrugarh.
By Road: Shillong- 103 kms, Kaziranga National Park- 217
kms, Manas Wildlife Sanctuary- 176 kms, Dimapur- 280 kms, Itanagar-
420 kms, Imphal- 487 kms, Agartala- 599 kms, Aizawal- 538 kms,
Gangtok- 624 kms, Darjeeling- 587 kms, Calcutta- 1182 kms and
Kohima- 342 kms.
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Kaziranga
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Situated on the south bank of the
Brahmaputra river, Kaziranga National Park is
famous for the stronghold of the armoured one-horned Indian
Rhinoceros. The Sanctuary provides unique setting for a sight of
its best known wild life including birds.
Area of the Park: 430 sq. kms. Temperature (deg C):
Summer- Max.35, Min.18.3. Winter- Max.24, Min.7.2. Rainfall: Heavy
in Summer (2300 mms). Best Season: November to March. Closed
Season: Mid-April to Mid-October. Languages spoken: Assamese,
Bengali, Hindi, English.
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By Air: Nearest airport is Jorhat- 96 kms.
By Rail: Nearest railway station Furkating- 75 kms.
By Road: Guwahati- 217 kms, Jorhat- 96 kms, Furkating- 75
kms.
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Sibsagar | |
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Sibsagar was the capital of the Ahom Kings who ruled Assam
before the advent of the British. The town is build round the
Sibsagar tank, dug over 200 years ago. The tank is above town level
although situated in the heart of the town. On its banks are
located some of the famous temples of Sibsagar. The Shiva temple,
constructed in the year 1734 is believed to be the highest Hindu
temple in India. Jorhat is famous for its sprawling tea gardens, it
is the nerve center of tea industry.
Places Of Interest:
Sibsagar Tank and Temples, Talatal Ghar, Kereng Ghar, Rang Ghar,
Joysagar Tank and Temple, Gaurisagar Group, Gargaon Palace,
Charaideo.
Excursions:
Jorhat- 55 kms, Dibrugarh- 76 kms.
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By Air: The nearest airport is at Rewriah, Jorhat- 55
kms.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Simaluguri- 16 kms.
By Road: Guwahati- 369 kms, Kaziranga- 152 kms, Jorhat- 55
kms, Nowgong- 249 kms, Dibrugarh- 76 kms, Tinsukia- 114
kms.
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Haflong | |
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In the lush hilly terrain lies this lovely lakeside resort which
is Assam's only hill station. It is the name of variety of orchids,
one of them being the rare Blue Vanda. Haflong Lake, situated in
the heart of the hill station is a picturesque area. The Jatinga
village unreveal the mystery of the flocks of little migratory
birds crashing to death on still dark nights. Near Umrangsu, there
is a hot water spring (Garampani) which is believed to possess
medicinal properties.
Places Of Interest:
Haflong Lake, Jatinga, Maibong, Umrangsu.
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By Air: Nearest airport is Dimapur- 266 kms, Jorhat- 364
kms, Gguwahati- 355 kms.
By Rail: Haflong is connected by North Frontier Railway
from Guwahati via Lumding.
By Road: Guwahati- 355 kms, Diphu- 170 kms, Dimapur- 266
kms, Jorhat- 364 kms, Newgong- 309 kms, Golaghat- 335 kms.
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