Why
Assam
Assam - the rich, green land of rolling plains and fat forests is the
gateway to the north eastern region of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river
that has its origins in Tibet shapes its majestic course through this state.
This mysterious land of eternal blue mountains and beautiful rivers is world
renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna, the world famous one horned
rhinoceros and other rare and endangered species of wildlife. Excluding
Africa, there is perhaps no part of the world where such a variety of
wildlife exists. Apart from this Assam has numerous other attractions.
Key Factors
Zone : Northeast
Location : To the Northeastern region of India.
Capital : Dispur
Best Time to Visit : Most of these areas are open to visitors round
the year. But the best time to visit is during November to March.
Travel Tips : Consult your doctor before you start your journey to
Assam. Make sure that you have all the required documents to visit Assam
India Wildlife.
Get There
International Airport : Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International
Airport, Kolkata.
Airport : Guwahati, the commercial capital of Assam.
Railways : The railhead at Guwahati is well connected to all the
major cities of India and northeast.
Road : Assam is well linked to all the major cities in India.
Guwahati is the best junction for the tourists.
Stay There
Assam though located at far east, it boasts of some very classy
accommodations for its tourists coming from all the edges of the globe. You
will find the best of the accommodation at Guwahati. Guwahati has numerous
accommodation facilities ranging from luxurious to budget. There are several
guest houses and tourist lodges for the budget tourists, but they are well
set to provide good line of facilities to all categories of tourist coming
to Assam. The remote areas of Assam are also having some very well managed
accommodation facilities for its visitors.
Venture Around
Some Wildlife Sites in Assam
Kaziranga
National Park :
Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary one of the World Heritage Site is situated in
the northeastern state of Assam in India. The major wild attractions which
will include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp
Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle
Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar,
Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc.
In addition to the fauna, Kaziranga also houses a large number of avifauna.
Some major birds found here are - Oriental Honey Buzzard,
Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle,
White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge
numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and swampy areas
during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck,
Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.
Manas National
Park
The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary, a Project Tiger reserve, lies among the
foothills of the Bhutan Himalayas, in the far eastern state of Assam. Manas
is home to India’s second-largest tiger population. Some of the other
animals sighted while exploring the park are elephants, rhinos, wild
buffaloes, leopards, capped langurs, Assamese macaques, slow loris, hoolock
gibbons, smooth Indian otters, sloth bears, barking deer, hog deer, sambar
and chital.
Manas is the most loved home to more than 450 species of birds. You can
find a spectacular array of Giant Hornbills, Jungle Fowls, Bulbuls, Brahminy
Ducks, Khaleej Pheasants, Egrets, Pelicans, Fishing Eagles, Serpent Eagles,
Falcons, Scarlet Minivets, etc.
Add On
Namdapha National Park
Namdapha National Park has perhaps the richest diversity of flora and fauna
in the Indian Subcontinent. This is because of its biogeographical location
within the Indo-Chinese subregion and its great altitudinal variation, from
4,500 meters at Daphabum, highest point, to 200 meters in the lowest
valleys. The park is largely mountainous and is drained by the noa-Dehing,
Deban and Namdapha rivers.
Namdapha's bird population includes the Satyr Tragopan, Kalij and Monal
Pheasants, Giant Hornbill, Forest Eagle Owl and the rare White-winged Wood
Duck. Principal reptiles in this region include the Indian Python,
Reticulated Python and King Cobra. For mammal watchers, the park boasts no
fewer than four large cats- Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard,
etc. It also has a good population of the Hoolock Gibbon.
Additional Punch
Assam has some very interesting places to see. If you are interested in
water and water sports then the majestic river Brahmaputra is all set to
challenge you. If you are a very spiritual person then visit the Kamrup
Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati, or Hajo (25 km from Guwahati). If you just want
to relax then this is the best option for you, the dense forest area and the
rich mountains and valleys are well prepared to pamper you. You can also
visit the largest river island in the world - the Majuli. Tezpur is one very
ideal destination to provide you some information on the history of ancient
Assam.
One very remarkable thing you will find here is bamboo and cane made
products. The items are irresistible and perfect to give your drawing room a
distinct look.
Extend the Trip
When you are in Assam, you should not miss other major attractions of
northeast India, as Assam is the gateway to the northeast India. There are
seven states in the northeastern part of India and visiting all of them is
worthwhile. Every destination in the northeast is a welcome break from the
other. There are some very exquisite sites in northeast India, which will
leave you dumbfound. You can visit the states of Arunachal Pradesh,
Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram. All these seven sister
possess something very unique and outstanding. Some thing you should not
miss in northeast India are the tropical rain forests, the evergreen
valleys, the orchids of Arunachal Pradesh, the water sports at the river
Brahamaputra, the monasteries of Arunachal Pradesh, etc. The list is
endless.
Few Difficulties
Assam is a is often disturbed by the local terrorists - Nagas and Bodos.
Reaching the remote areas of Assam is not very easy. People generally speak
their local language, the educated one can speak English. The local language
of Assam is Assamese, Bengali and Hindi many other tribal languages. The
remote areas areas are rugged and the transportation is not too good. You
might face difficulty in finding your kind of food. Except from some
luxurious hotels, you may not find your choice of food. Assam is not very
much developed, as compared to other parts of India.
Few Suggestions
Avoid the crowded areas. Drink only packaged bottled water. Eat food from
reliable places. Carry all the required documents to visit the remote and
restricted areas of Assam and northeast India. Don't get into any unknown or
illegal activity. Do not disturb the local culture and local atmosphere. Try
to be well informed about the routes and the place you are going to visit.
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