10 Places to Visit in Assam

19 APRIL / 2022

Located in the Dima Hasao District of Assam, Panimur Waterfalls has gained much popularity after many tourists, both local and foreign, have enjoyed its panoramic view and a hearty picnic with friends and family. It is about 220 km from Guwahati via Nagaon and is located in a remote area about 100 meters from the main road. 

Panimur Waterfall – 

The Kathalguri village in Nagaon has hidden beauty in its fold, and not many people have explored it yet, but lately, Paradise Lake or Neelapani Lake has become one of the favorite picnic spots in Assam. There are many interesting folklores associated with the lake and apparently, it is a haunted lake with many young deaths. 

Paradise Lake, Nagaon  

The only hill station in Assam, Haflong, has a lot in store for all tourists visiting it all around the year. It is the headquarters of the Dima Hasao district of Assam. Surrounded by beautiful greens and pleasant landscapes throughout, Haflong boasts to serve all nature lovers with some of the best views of Assam. 

Haflong 

Kakochang Waterfall is one destination you should not miss visiting while in Assam. It is just an hour’s drive from the Kaziranga National Park. Lately, Kakochang has come up as one of the most loved picnic destinations for people in the Northeast. Waterfalls are a delight as it is but Kakochang has its charm and you are sure to be mesmerized by it. 

Kakochang Waterfall  

The largest river island in the world, Majuli, is the cultural hub of Assam. The culture and the festivals of Majuli are filled with vibrant colors and are full of music and dance. It can be reached by ferries from the Jorhat town. Major tourist attractions in Majuli are its Satras like the Kamalabari Satra, Auniati Satra, and the Dakhinpat Satra. 

Majuli 

Chandubi Lake has gained much popularity among tourists over the years. It is located about 64 km from Guwahati. The most attractive feature of this place is the natural lagoon formed in the lake. Activities such as rowing and fishing are allowed in the lake and hence, people from all over Assam visit this place to enjoy a perfect leisurely hour. 

Chandubi Lake  

The world-renowned Kaziranga National Park is a place you cannot miss visiting while in Assam. It is just a 3-4 hours’ drive from Guwahati city. Famously known for its one-horned rhino, Kaziranga is also home to many other beautiful animals and birds such as the Asiatic Water buffalos, the royal Bengal tiger, hog deer, and many more. 

Kaziranga National Park  

Located in the heart of the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, the Kamakhya Temple is a place of absolute devotion and peace. Thousands of tourists from all over the world gather at the shrine of Maa Kamakhya or the Goddess of Desire during the Ambubachi Mela. This annual fair is a tourist attraction where lakhs of people, ranging from Sadhus to homemakers, gather at Kamakhya Dham. 

Kamakhya Temple  

A beautiful and quiet natural recluse, Nameri National park, is the perfect weekend getaway with friends and family. It is just a few hours' drive from the Tezpur town in Assam. Unlike other national parks, it doesn’t have jeep safaris but the beauty of this place can be witnessed by walking through the entire space. 

Nameri National Park  

It is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. Dibru Saikhowa is a treat for nature lovers who want to experience the beauty of evergreen forests and a wide range of fauna. Animals like the Bengal tiger, sloth bear, Chinese pangolin, Hoolock gibbon, and a variety of others find shelter here. 

Dibru Saikhowa National Park