Assam

Soothing beauty, offbeat tourists attractions, spiritual ambiance, the sacred river, humble people, and zealous culture, Assam boasts plenty of fascinating secrets. Being one of the Northeast India’s iconic seven sisters, a holiday in Assam is about witnessing a heady mix of history, culture, and nature at the same time. The state happens to be the land of many wildlife reserves, which are further home to the one-horned rhino, one of Assam's tourism best-known mascots.

Capital: Dispur Location: North East India

BEST TIME TO VISIT ASSAM:

November to March

WHY VISIT ASSAM:

To be a part of the euphoric festival celebration; check out one of the kind nature phenomena - river island at Majuli; sample scrumptious Machor Tenga and Duck Roast; visit the oldest temple in the history of India; go boat cruising on Brahmaputra river; purchase traditional silk garment and raft over ferocious Jia Bhorali River

TEMPERATURE

• 18°C to 31°C

  Summer
  April - June

• 23°C to 31°C

  Monsoon
  July - September

• 13°C to 21°C

  Winter
  October - February