Assam Tour Packages

Assam - A Land of Beautiful Culture, Craft and Calmness

One of the most serene of the seven sister states in India, Assam offers a wide range of pristine experiences. Be it with its regional festivals or the amazingly vibrant diversity in food and culture, Assam does not fail to amaze you with its glory. Assam tour packages provide an exciting opportunity to visit the famous places in Assam. The state houses many pilgrimage sites, a nationally recognized wildlife national park and breathtaking views.

Assam tour packages are not just about a picturesque landscape and exotic food, there is trekking, boating, parasailing and other exciting adventures that await you. The treks to the top of the hill ranges in the state are worth the climb. Home to various unique wildlife animals, Assam is an ideal destination for exploring nature’s beauty.

Assam tour packages give access to touring various corners of the state and take home a bag full of amazing experiences and soothing memories of serenity.

Best Places to Visit

1) Kaziranga National Park –

With all its flora and fauna, the Kaziranga National Park tops the list as the best place in Assam. The Park houses a variety of birds such as the black-nested stork, the white-fronted goose, ferruginous duck and Baer's pochard duck. It is also home to a wide range of natural wildlife and most significantly, the largest population of the one-horned rhino. Elephant rides and safaris remain open for visitors from morning until evening. Don’t miss out on this star attraction which is among the top places to visit in most Assam tour packages.

2) Majuli

Majuli is the largest river island in the world and figures among the famous places in Assam. It is the best place in Assam to try exotic local foods. With an amazing boat ride to the island, the quiet waters are a sure delight. The Majuli island provides opportunities to do various activities such as biking, visiting monasteries and camping out in bamboo huts. Enhance your Assam trip by selecting from Assam tour packages that have a visit to Majuli on their itinerary.

3) Guwahati

The largest city in the state of Assam, Guwahati is one of the highlights of Assam tour packages. It is the urbanized melting pot of the state. Guwahati offers a wide range of shopping centres, amazing food joints, busy streets and various cultural crafts to take home as souvenirs. Guwahati also has many iconic temples like the Kamakhya Temple and the Navagraha Temple. With such a wide range of activities available, Guwahati is on every tourist’s list of best places to visit in Assam.

4) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Many Assam tour packages rank this destination up with the Kaziranga National Park. Often visited in tandem with the Kaziranga, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has its own splendour. It is home to the One-horned Rhinos and a wide range of diverse bird species. Located in Morigaon District, this sanctuary is approximately 30 km away from Guwahati. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as 'Bharatpur of the East'. It has gained a lot of popularity due to its location which is usually on the way to Kaziranga. Apart from this, other animals found here are the wild boar, leopard, wild buffalo, etc. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, take your pick from Assam tour packages that have this destination on their itinerary.

Best Dishes to Try

1) Duck Meat Curry

The duck meat protein is a popular choice among many locals in Assam. The duck meat curry is often cooked with ash gourd, but it also comes in various other styles. Some styles showcase the duck meat cooked with lentils, some are cooked with pumpkin and other times, you can find sesame seeds as an alternative cho that goes very well along with the same. The duck meat curry is highly recommended to anyone with an adventurous liking to trying new foods.

2) Tangy Fish Curry

Assam tour packages are incomplete without a mention of the Tangy Fish Curry. It is often cooked with Assamese local spices, lemon and tomato. The fish is simmered which brings a mouth-watering flavour to the dish. Travellers on Assam tour packages mustn’t miss out on this delightful dish.

3) Ou Tenga

Ou Tenga is more of a sauce that is prepared as a speciality in Assam. Many places in Assam offer Ou Tenga as a sauce or a chutney. It is made of the elephant apple, jaggery and sour additions which make this side dish a ‘must try’ for any foodie.

4) Silkworm Stir fried

Assamese people often like to eat silkworms and make it so uniquely that it tastes amazing! This dish can be best described as an exotic experience. The Silkworm stir fry is a tribal dish, the larva is stir fried with local Assamese spices and is often made to taste as per the local variation. Its exterior is crunchy and the fluid on the inside makes it soft and moist from within. If one is looking to try something more tribally treasured, this dish is a definite recommendation.

Best Things to Do

1) Bihu Festival

If you fit the Bihu Festival in your Assam tour, then you are sure to have an amazing experience. Assam tour packages usually recommend tourists to travel in the harvest season from April to January. This is because the harvest season begins with the marking of Rongali Bihu. During this time Assam is veiled in vibrant colours and there is dazzling display of celebration around the state marking the beginning of the harvest season. Traditional clothes are worn, and people celebrate by dancing to folklores and celebrating the onset of Bihu. Select Assam tour packages during this time of the year to make the most of your Assam trip.

2) Majuli Festival

Majuli is not just famous for being a beautiful place in Assam, it is also credited with being the venue for the Majuli festival. Held by the locals along the banks of the Luit River, the Majuli festival celebrates diversity in culture. People from various areas and tribes from neighbouring villages come down during the Majuli festival to showcase their local talent in various art forms. Assam tour packages not only give a chance to witness the galore in the state but also experience the cultural festivity of this beautiful island.

3) Tea Festival

Jorhat is the melting pot of celebrating the wide variety of tea grown in the state. This beautiful place in Assam invites you to see all the various tea exhibits it has to offer. A must-visit place for tourists on Assam tour packages.

Souvenirs to Look Out For

Assam tour packages are incomplete without taking home a memory of this enchanting state. There are plenty of items that you can pick from your Assam trip. Traditional jewellery, silk wears, terracotta and brass craft and ethnic cottonwear are popular souvenir items that are showcased and available for purchase at many destinations in Assam.