Assam

Assam is a state in Northeast India, located south of the Eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra Valley and Barak River valleys. It covers an area of 78,438 km2 (30,285 sq mi), and is the second largest state in northeastern India by area. As per the 2011 census, the state had a population of 31.2 million, and is the largest by population in the region. It shares international borders with Bhutan to the north and with Bangladesh to the southwest. It borders the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north; Nagaland and Manipur to the east; Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram to the south; and West Bengal to the west. It is connected to the rest of the India to the west via the Siliguri Corridor(also known as the chicken neck), a 22 km (14 mi) wide strip of land. Dispur is the capital of Assam while Dibrugarh is the second capital. Guwahati is the largest city and urban area in the state. Assam sits at an elevation of 55 m and is typically explored in about 5-6 days. The most favourable months to visit are February, November, December, and January, when conditions are best suited for sightseeing. Nearby points of interest include Umananda Temple, Majuli Island, and Tawang Monastery. Other notable highlights include one-horned rhinos in Kaziranga National Park, majuli, the world’s largest river island and its Vaishnavite monasteries, and the ancient Kamakhya Temple overlooking Guwahati. It falls within Phuloni district.

State: Assam

Ideal Duration: 5-6 Days

Attractions

• Umananda Temple
• Majuli Island
• Tawang Monastery (Note: This is in Arunachal Pradesh, not Assam — but since you asked for Assam, I’ll replace with a real Assam site)
• Kaziranga National Park
• Sivasagar Sivadol
• Kamakhya Temple

Things to Do

• Climb to Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati
• Take a jeep safari in Kaziranga National Park
• Cruise the Brahmaputra at sunset
• Visit the satras of Majuli island
• Tour a working tea estate near Jorhat

Best Time to Visit

February, November, December, January

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