Assam Tour Packages

Assamese cuisine is one of the state’s most unique attributes. It features dishes like Aloo Pitika (mashed potato), Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura (chicken with bamboo shoot), duck curry, Panta Bhat (fermented rice flavoured with onions, chillies and mustard oil), and Pitha (rice flour delicacy). 
One of its revered sweet treats is Komolar Kheer - a type of rice pudding made with oranges.
The state is also well-known for its indigenous varieties of Assam tea. 

No, Assamese cuisine is considered less spicy as one of its unique characteristics is very less use of spices but rich flavours infused by endemic fruits and vegetables, which are used either fresh, dried, or fermented.
Assamese food is also known for its use of a variety of indigenous styles of cooking along with regional variations and external influences.

Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Assam are:

1. Kaziranga National Park
2. Maa Kamakhya Temple
3. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National Park
5. Guwahati
6. The Orang National Park
7. Umananda Temple
8. Dipor Bill
9. Kaipholangso Waterfall
10. Ranghar
11. Talatal Ghar
12. Assam State Museum

Some of the most visited destinations in Assam are Guwahati, Majuli, Kaziranga National Park, Dima Hasao, Jorhat, and Sonitpur. These places offer a mix of natural landscapes, tea plantations, wildlife, historic sites, and spiritual centers that tourists often love.

Assam is home to many beautiful cities with scenic landscapes, tea plantations, and tranquil ambiance. Some of the most popularly considered beautiful places in Assam include Jorhat - known as the “Tea Capital of India”, Majuli - the largest freshwater island in South Asia situated on the Brahmaputra River, Tezpur - known for serene landscapes and archaeological sites, and Haflong - Assam’s only hill station.

Assam has an array of interesting tourist attractions including wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and scenic locations. When visiting Assam, some places you must travel to include the Kaziranga National Park - home to the famous one-horned rhinoceros, the Manas National Park located on the foothills of the Himalayas, Majuli - the world’s largest freshwater river island, Guwahati - a bustling city with the revered Kamakhya Temple, Dibrugarh - which features extensive tea estates, and Haflong - the state’s only hill station.

Thuruk, a small village in the Dima Hasao district is known to be the coldest place in Assam. It experiences the lowest temperatures in the state typically ranging around 4°C to 5°C, especially during the winter months. It is located around 17 km from the hill station Haflong in Assam.

Guwahati is considered to be the number one city in Assam, as it is the state’s largest city, as well as the largest metropolis in northeastern India.

Kaziranga tour packages are available online starting from Rs. 21,000 up to Rs. 37,000. These packages also include other nearby attractions like Guwahati and Shillong. Exclusive Kaziranga wildlife tours are also available starting from Rs. 24,000.

Yes, two days is generally considered sufficient to explore Guwahati and visit some of its major attractions like the Kamakhya Temple, Fancy Bazaar, and also enjoy a Brahmaputra cruise.

The best months to visit Assam are from November to April during the dry season. During this time, the state experiences cool and pleasant weather, ideal for activities like sightseeing and wildlife safaris. It also avoids the rainy season.
To see orchid flowers in full bloom, the best time to visit is from March to May. 

It is advisable to avoid visiting Assam during the monsoon season, as the state is known to receive some of the heaviest showers in India. Some places in Assam are also prone to landslides and other disasters stemming from heavy rainfall. Hence, it is best not to travel to Assam between June and September.