Assam, the Gateway to North- East India is a treasure trove of natural beauty and diverse history. The state of Assam is situated south of the eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak River valleys.

Well known for its national parks, it welcomes visitors with a subtly flavoured cuisine and a hospitable population with a vibrant artistic heritage.A land of wild forests, mighty rivers, and acres and acres of tea plantations, Assam has a breath-taking landscape and is on the list of the top biodiversity hotspots in the entire world.

Culture

Spread over an area of 1250 kilometres, Majuli is the largest river island of Asia and is famous for its traditions and its vibrant culture. Assam is renowned for its tea, with Dibrugarh being known as the Tea City of India. Assam exports tea to all parts of the world, and a visit to the lush green tea gardens is a magical experience that is unparalleled by any other.

Some of the common and unique cultural traits in the region are peoples' respect towards areca-nut and betel leaves, traditional silk garments (e.g. mekhela chador, traditional dress of Assamese women) and towards forefathers and elderly. Moreover, great hospitality and Bamboo culture are common.

Cuisine

The confluence of a variety of cultural influences in Assam has led to a huge diversity in Assamese cuisine. In spite of little art in the style of cooking and minimal use of colourful and teasing spices or oil, the food here is rich given the exotic flavors and freshest and natural ingredients. Local dishes mainly consist of rice and fish, while seafood is also a predominant part of Assam’s local cuisine.

Festivals

The people of Assam have a unique lifestyle, and they celebrate various festivals with a lot of pomp and show. Bihu is the most important festival and celebrated all over Assam. It is the Assamese New Year celebrated in April of the Gregorian calendar. Christmas is observed with great merriment by Christians of various denominations. Durga Puja, a festival introduced and popularised by Bengalis, is widely celebrated across the state.

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No Footprints with 4 Nights Upstream Cruise

6 Days
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the above mentioned Hotels OR Similar
  • One time entrance of all Entrance fees at the Monuments/ National Park as per the itinerary.
  • Yoga on the Deserted Island
  • One Elephant & Jeep Safari in the Kaziranga National Park.
  • Visit Remote Village on Brahmaputra River.
  • Boat Safari on river Brahmaputra.
  • Visit Mishing Tribal Village.
  • Visit Majuli Island (Largest river island in the world)
  • Monk Dance performance.
  • Visit Sibsagar.
  • Visit Shiva Dol (Temple) - The Tallest Shiva Temple.
  • Lunch at Tea Garden.
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The Ultimate Wildlife Tour

15 Days

This program combines the amazing living jungles of India with the bird sanctuary of Keolado Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur. Going deeper into the wilderness of the Jungle Book of Rudyard Kipling where stories of Mowgli's jungle adventures abound. Mowgli's Trails of the Jungle Book takes you through the Panna National Park, the Bandhavgarh National Park and the Kanha National Park where the fierce Royal Bengal Tiger - Sher Khan roars and Bhalu, the Sloth Bear protects Mughli.

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Two River Cruising - Brahmaputra with Kerala

19 Days

Starting the journey in Kolkata a city seeped in history of the colonial period of India, we fly into the North Eastern parts of India across to Assam: The land that gave the world the English Breakfast Tea, where the world’s largest population of rhinos share the forests with tigers, elephants, wild buffaloes, leopards and deers. Set along the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River and under the shadows of the towering Himalayan mountains, this paradise of nature and cultures takes your breath away!

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Satra

Majuli

Satras are most significant part of Neo Vaishnavism culture. These are both temple and culture centre for Neo vaishnavite disciple. Most of the Assamese people are followers of Neo Vaishnavism. Saint Srimanata Sankar Deva established 64 satras in Majuli island to spread the culture and education in ancient time. Due to erosion in Majuli island, only 31 satras left.

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Tea Estate

Jorhat
Maniram Dewan, a Sirastadar of an Assistant Commissioner had established this tea estate in 1850. At that time, he worked under the British administration at Jorhat. The Cinnamora Tea Estate is the first tea estate of Assam! The beautiful tea plant is beguiling green...
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