Assam is one of the most beautiful and scenic states in India.

There is hardly any other state which

has such variety and colour in its natural scenery and in the cultural treasures of the people that
inhabit it. This land of contrasts is an amazing destination with each place having something special
to offer.

Guwahati
Spread along the mighty Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the
gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India.
The Light of the East, Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once
upon a time, is said to have been a vast kingdom during the
epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, the bustling
metropolis of Guwahati is the hub of the region and also its
largest city.
Guwahati's landscape is dotted with temples like the great Kamakya templs, Nabagraha templ,
Umananda temple etc.
Also located in beautifully landscaped setting is the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, a multi-Arts
complex showcasing the rich culture of the state. Named after the greatest Vaishnava saint and the
greatest integrator of the Assamese society Srimanta Sankardeva, the Kalakshetra houses a Central
Museum where cultural objects and day-to-day articles used by different ethnic groups have been
preserved and exhibited. It also has a library of rare books and manuscripts.

Sualkuchi
Sualkuchi is one of the world's largest weaving villages often called

the Manchester of the East. This silk town of the East

produces three unique varieties of silks, the Golden Muga, the White
Pat and the warm Eri.
Silks grown all over the state find their way to Sualkuchi, 32 kms
from Guwahati.
The entire population here is engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics. A renowned centre of silk
production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere
else in the world.

Majuli
Majuli, the world's largest river island is situated in the midst of river Brahmaputra, is the centre of
Vishnava culture in Assam.

There are nearly twenty two Vaishnava monasteries or satras

in Majuli. The major satras are Kamalabari, Natun
Kamalabari, Auniati, Garmur, Samoguri, Dakhinpat and
Bengenaati.
These satras are regarded as the main centres for Assamese
art, music, dance, drama, handicrafts, literature and religion
etc.

Sibsagar
Sibsagar was the capital of the Ahoms who ruled Assam at a stretch for six hundred years before
the advent of the British. It is a beautiful town with a rich cultural fabric.
Sibsagar is 369 kms. towards the east of Guwahati and is the headquarters of a district of the same

Bhalukpung
Surrounded by mystic blue hills and evergreen forests, Bhalukpung is situated on the bank of the
river Jia Bhoroli.
It is famous for its unique natural beauty, angling and rafting. Far from the madding crowd
Bhalukpung is a place of peace and tranquility.
It is only 64 kms. from Tezpur and is on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.