For the purposes of tourism there are wildlife preserves like the Kaziranga National Park . The climate is sub-tropical. Assam experiences the Indian monsoon and has one of the highest forest densities in India. The winter months are the best time to visit.

It has a rich cultural heritage going back to the Ahom Dynasty which governed the region for many centuries before the British occupation.

Main Destinations

Brahmaputra: The only male river in India, this is both a source of sorrow and sustenance for the people of Assam.

Guwahati: One of the key urban centres of Assam and the biggest city in North-East India, this serves as the major gateway to the whole region. This is the primary hopping point for accessing Shillong, the hill station.

Majuli: The largest freshwater island in South Asia on the Brahmaputra River

Kaziranga: This is one of the few places covered as a World Heritage Site and the main habitat of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros. Also check out Manas National Park and Orang National Park.

Jatinga: The mystery of the bird suicides in Jatinga in the North Cachar Hills.

Tezpur: Small town steeped in history and culture. Check out Usha Pahar, Agnigarh, Mahabhairav Temple, etc...

Sibsagar: Seat of the Ahom kingdom. Check out Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar, Sivadol, etc...

Hajo: Hajo is a small township situated to the northwest of Guwahati across the river Brahmaputra. Hajo is a remarkable example of communal harmony .

Dibru Saikhowa: Dibru Saikhowa National Park is a beautiful National Park situated in Tinsukia district. There are few Eco lodges situated here to enjoy the beauty of this park.

Dibrugarh: Business hub in upper Assam. Serves as gateway to Nagaland.