At a glance—State Capital – Dispur. Area – 78438 square kms. Population — 26638407. 2.59% of total population of India. Male 13787799, female—12850608. Females 932...
At a glance—State Capital – Dispur. Area – 78438 square kms. Population — 26638407. 2.59% of total population of India. Male 13787799, female—12850608. Females 932 against each 1000 males. 340 persons live per square km. From 1991-2001 rate of growth of population 18.85%. Assom occupies 16th place in India in terms of population and 14th place in terms of area. Rate of literacy 64.28% Major Language Asamiya, Bengali, Hindi, and English is spoken all over the state. Per capita annual income is Rs 3179 (1989-90). Season of Tours: — October to April.
Places worthy to be toured: —- Guwahati, Manas, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Shibsagar, Dibrugarh, along with Assom, Meghalaya and Arunachal states should be clubbed together while one desirous of visiting Assom.
Assom is an old province in India. It comprises mountains, hills, rivers and forests. The existence of the province is found in many ancient books including kalipuran and Joginitantra. Then it was Pragjyotishpur—the light of east. This province was founded by Giant king Narakasur. Bhagadatta, son of king Narakasur took part in the war of the Mahabharata for the Kaurabs with his Elephant force. Era after Era, different kings ruled this province of the Terai of the Himalayas. This province was a fragmented state. It was divided into many parts and was ruled by different dynasties. In the 1228 A.D. the Shan Buddhist from Thailand conquered this province and United different parts and made it a Unified state. The Assom was a variation of the word Ahom who were Shan Buddhist from Thailand. Shibsagar was their capital town. In another opinion the word ‘Assom’ has been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘O-SAMA’ which means uneven land. However, in 18th century the Shan Buddhist king had converted to Hiduism. Upto the year 1826 the Assom remained under the rule of Ahoms.For better administration of the state, the Ahom king appointed viceroy. Badan Chandra, the last viceroy, was a power greedy person. He sought help from the Burmese. The Burmese came in and dethroned him instead of helping him. Being undone, the inept viceroy prayed help from the British. The Burmese were defeated by the British in one after another war and finally they signed a treaty with the British before leaving Assom for good in 1826. The British east India Company took the administration of Assom in their hands. The British incorporated Cachar in 1832 and jayantia hills in 1835 into Assom. In 1839 upper Assom was merged with Bengal. In 1874 under the rule of Chief Commissioner, Assom became a full fledged province. In 1905 the whole of Assom was incorporated into East Bengal with Dhaka as its capital town. However in 1911 Assom was detached from East Bangal. At the same time two parts of Bengal became unified. Even in independent India Assom was cut into pieces. In 1948 NEFA was born out of Assom. In the year 1972 NEFA became Arunachal Pradesh. Dewangiri of Assom was attached to Bhutan in 1951. In 1963 Nagaland was carved out of Assom. In 1972 Meghalaya and Mizoram states came into existence having been separated from Assom.
There are two big rivers in Assom, Brahmaputra and Barak. The Brahmaputra has come down from the Manas Sorovar in Tibet. It has 800 kms long stretch in Assom. In south Assom the Barak is the main river. By its name whole of south Assom is known as Barak valley. The river Barak has come down from the high mountain of Manipur- a province adjacent to Assom.

Assom occupies an important place in India in terms of natural wealth. Coal, limestone, petroleum, natural gas and cement are abundant in Assom. It is also wealthy in forest products. 30% of total area of Assom is covered by forest. Like that, it is also a paradise of the wild animals. The whole of the state is a natural zoo. Among listed 41 species of wild animals in India, 20 of them are found in Assom. A visitor has to go to either Kaziranga or Manas of national sanctuaries to see Rhinos, Elephants and wild Buffalos. There are paper mills in the state. The state is a land of tea gardens. Tea plantation was started in the year 1823. In the beginning laborers were brought in from China, in a short period of time laborers were brought from Nepal, Bihar, Bengal and Orissa. With the passing of time, 850 tea gardens raised their heads in the state and 55% of total production of tea comes from Assom. Assom supplies ¼ of tea of the globe. Assom tea is famous for its liquor.The biggest tea auction house of India is in Assom. Guwahati is famous in the world for CTC tea. Assom was the first to export tea to London from India. Nature has decorated Assom like an expert artist. Mountains, Rivers and forest have made Assom the paradise of tourists. Assom is rich in different tribal culture. Kamakhya is a famous place of pilgrimage. Assom is a beautiful state of famous handicrafts and handloom.Bihu is the greatest festival of Assom. Ardent worshipper of culture, the legendary king Biswa Sing introduced the agriculture related festival. So the name Bihu has come from his name Biswa. During three days stating from 13th April sowing Bihu i.g. Bohag Bihu continues, Kati Bihu i.g. harvesting festival starts from October and continues up to the whole month. Bhogali Bihu i.e. collection of crops festival starts in the month of November. But the attraction of Bhohag Bihu is splendid.Men and women of different communications mingle with one another through out cities and villages to celebrate Bohag Bihu. Cakes and other placid dishes are prepared to serve the guests and family members. This Bohag Bihu continues for a month. Bohag Bihu means entertainment and amusement. It increases the charm of touring of Assom. In spite of all these festivities there is a bone in flesh—the terrorism which has engulfed the whole state. Bloodshed is a daily affair in Assom. In lower and upper Assom Bodo Libaration Front and ULFA are active in their operations while in the North Cachar Hills Dimacha Terrorists are beheading innocent people daily. Even the work on Broad Gauge Railway line conversion has come to a stand still due to unchecked gun wielding bys Dimacha groups. Places and cities of Assom: — Guwahati: — Pragjyotishpur of ancient times has become Guwahati. Guwa means betel nut and Hati means market of betel nuts. Theses two words have made a new word – Guwahati. This city is the gate of whole of North East India. It is 55 meters above sea level on the south bank of the river Brahmaputra- the turbulent son of the Hindu God Brahma Narakasur, the king of the Giants got built this city. The scenery of the river Brahmaputra is very beautiful to look at. The highest temperature in summer is 32.2 degree Celsius and in winter it is 10 degree Celsius. The average rainfall is 160 centimeters. From 1874 to 1975 Assom’s capital had been in Shillong. After Meghalaya was born, the capital of Assom had been brought to Dispur. Then an outskirt of Guwahati, now fully amalgamated with the grater Guwahati city. Dispur has a great tourist attraction. Guwahati is the city of tea. Tea auction center is in Dispur. One can have a glance of Dispur on way to Shillong. Guwahati boasts of itself as a center of commerce and culture in the eastern India. It is fast becoming a metro. On the fringes of the city, there are N.F. RLY headquarters at pandu, the Kamakshya temple and two storey bridge over the Brahmaputra river. It is connected with entire east India by Railways, waterways and surface transport. At the heart of the city, opposite to Nehru Park, is the small Island in the middle of the river Brahmaputra which is called vasmakut. It has become the peacock Island. The Umananda Temple is in that Island, built in the year 1664. The legendary is that the Kamdev (God of Sex) was burnt to death by the anger-fire of God Shiva. One can reach the Island by Ferry or Launch. At Sukleswar jetty, Janardhan Temple is situated which was built after the Hindu and Buddhist design of architecture. It was renovated anew in the 17th century. At sunset the scenery of the Brahmaputra and that of the adjacent park is excellent to look at.

At Ambari, behind the Reserve Bank of India is Assom state Museum where one can see the past achievement of Assom.
At Ujan bazaar, Assom planetarium is situated. At Dighalipur, Assom state Archive is situated. The first Zonal science Museum of North East India is at Khanapara. Nabagraha temple (the temple of nine planets) is to west of the chitrachal hill, 3 kms away from the city. In the past, astrology used to be taught here.The Kamakshya Temple is situated on the top of the Nilachal Hill, 10 kms away from the city, 525 feet above sea level. The main temple was built by Narakasur, the king of Giant. In 1553, the Sultan of Bengal Kalapahar destroyed this temple. Naranarayan, the king of Coochbehar, got built this temple anew in the year 1665. the cliff of the temple is in the shape of hive. It has 7 domes. Three gold-pitchers on the blooming lotus over these is a trident made of gold. 165 feet above the Kamahshya temple, on another hill called Brahma hill is white colored Bhubaneswari temple. Not far from here is pandu, the N.F. RLY headquarters. The name pandu has come from the legend that the pandaves while they were in exile came here, lived here in the guise of the five Pandavas here, though these have been on the verge of being destroyed due to negligence of the authority. From the extreme west of this place the sunset is very beautiful. 12 kms south –east off the city on the Sandhyanal hill one can visit Bashita Asram. The legand has it that the Hindu Monk bashita had his hermitage here. Three springs-turbulant in nature, sandya, Lalita and kanta have gone down the hill nearby the hermitage. Resting collage is available for the tourists here. Buses ply to Bashista from G.N.B. Road and station Road.On G.Barua Road, in the environment of hill and mountains, the Assom state zoo is set up an area of 175 hectors. Botanical garden is adjacent to it. The Guwahati University is nearby where one can see anthrological museuim on way to return from the zoo. Also, Assom Forest museum, cottage industry museum, district library, art gallery, Nehru stadium, Kanaklata indoor stadium, Abita indoor stadium, B.P. Chaliha swimming pool, Narul Amin Tennis Complex can be seen on way to back home. The special attraction of the city of Guwahati is the river Brahmaputra. In morning or evening one can have a pleasant walk on the bank of the river or one can go to Island by Ferry or launch to have a bird’s eye view of the social life the locals and at the same time in the evening have a beautiful sight of the setting Sun.

Manas : — Barpeta Road RLY station is 176 kms away from Guwahati. By Bus it takes 4 hours 30 minutes to reach Barpeta from Guwahati. Nearest Airport is Guwahati. If you desire to reach Manas Sanctuary you are to get off the train or bus at Barpeta, then take a jeep or taxi at Rs 800. By bus you can go upto Bansberia check post 20 kms away from Barpeta Road station. Bansberia is the entrance to Manas sanctuary. From Bansberia Manas is 20 kms away. At Bansberia there is tourist lodge run by assam Tourism Devolopment corporation. Food, lodging and including safary authority charges Rs. 2700 hundred per tourist. You can contact jungle travels ph—0361-2602186 for better information. Yet tourists are advised to collect the true information from the Field Director, Tiger Project, Manas, Kamrup Assam ph—036666-260288/262212. manas sanctuary is situated on a hill 70 meters above sea level on the border of Bhutan North west off Guwahati and on the bank of the river Manas. It is one of the world. In the year 1928 Manas was recognized as a reserve forest. In 1973 it was converted into a tiger reserve forest. It is the 9th member of the first India tiger prohects. In the year it got the recognition of world heritage sight also by the UNESCO. In area Manas reserve forest is 2837 square kms of which 540 square kms are ermarked for tiger project. The river Manas has come down from the mounatain o Bhutan and it bifuxted into two flows as Benki and hakoa by name from the front of Manas Bungalow. The flows here take pearl green color, bank is of Golden sand, Green foresty and the Himalayas standi as guard faor off, all these have made the Manas sanctuary a heavenly above of nature’s beauty. The Manas is also famous for flora and fauna. The rivers Benki and hakoa divides Indo-Bhutan Border near the Manas and Royal Manas National Park. To the west of the Manas is Sankosh river and to the east is Dhansiri river. You can hire a rubber boat for floating in the rivers where you can see the wild animals on either suide of the rivers. Touring season is from Novenber to April. January to March is more pleasant. During February- March the Manas is the heaven of anglers. Weather is as same as that of Kaziranga. The Manas is the lone sanctuary in the world where pigmay hogs and Golden langoors can be sighted. Likewise, one horn Rhinos, Elephant, Wild Buffalos, Deer of five kinds of species, Rigs, Bisons, wild Buffalos, hares, Golden eats, snow loories, the civet-cats are seen in the Manas. Apart from them, 125 tigers live in the Manas. The Manas forest is covered by different kinds of trees- name Shimul, Arjun, Khayer, Sida, Bahera and Kanchan. Among the birds, pelican, carlew fly in the forest. More than 400 kinds of birds jump from branches to branches in winter. In the morning the hornbills of different of colors fly into the interior of Bhutan in search of foods and return to their nests in the turlight which is very charming to look at. Likewise, there are blue necked birds, Benebours, green pigions, Mohanchura—a bird with an attraction bun of hair on the head, Basant Bouri in the Manas. There is a provision for boating and angling in the river.

Kaziranga: — It is 217 kms away from Guwahati and 1427 kms from Calcutta. It is one of the best wild life sanctuaries of the world. It is divided into three ranges – east-Middle and west, its entrances are different also. Middle entrance is preferable to other entrances. It remains open from 7.30 am to 12.00 pm and again from 2.30 pm till the Sunset. East range is 25 kms away from middle ranges Kaziranga is famous for its one horn Rhinos. Each horn fetches 50,000 US dollar. In appearance, they are prehistoric, 2 meters in height, weight more than 2 tonnes each. Each Rhino can move at ease inspite of being so weighty. One can have a sight of Rhinos without any difficulty, though tigers and Elephants are not rare to appear to before you. In the interior forest, jeep is allowed to carry the visitors. According to the wild life cencus of 1999, there are 1646 Rhions, 1094 Elephants, 1034 wild buffalos, 30 Bisons, inhumerable deer of different species, 81 tigers, leopards, bears and more than 4 thousand wild pigs in the Kaziranga sanctuary. Apart from above mentioned wild animals, different kinds of wild animals are found there. It is the only national park in Assom. This forest is also heaven of ornithologists. This forest is also the meeting place of pelicans. Kaziranga is 70 meters above sea level. In area it is 520 square kms of which 5.58% is water, 66.44% is grass-land and 27.98% is forest. Kaziranga was set up in the year 1904 with 12 Rhinos. It was converted to game sanctuary in 1926.
In 1950 it was developed into a full fledge sanctuary. In 1974 natioanal Park title was conferred on it. In 1985 UNESCO declared it, world heritage sight. Kaziranga observed its centenary celebration in 2005. the rivers Diflu, Mora, Barjuri Bhalukjhuri have flowed cutting across the forest. The sounds at night made the Kaziranga a place of dream.At 5 in the morning by the jeep of forest department or by minibus 3 kms journey is necessary to reach Mihimukh to ride Elephant for seeing wild animals. Booking arrangement beside the tourist lodge, it is necessary to book elephant in advance.

There are villages of Mikir tribals surrounding the Kaziranga at a walking distance. In the villages there are tea, coffee and rubber gardens which a tourist should visit. There are office of tourism department and branch of state bank of India. November to May is season for tourism but February and March is the best time. Temperature varies from 35 degree to 18.3 degree celseus in summer and from 24 degree to 7.2 Celsius in winter. There is restriction to any person to visit the Kaziranga.
How to reach Kaziranga: — From Guwahati to Jorhat by bus or train and then the Kaziranga. Nearest Airport is Jorhat. The Air India, Jet Lite Airways connect Jorhat with Calcutta and Guwahati. Again, Assom state Tourism Department arrange bus over night bus services to the Kaziranga on Monday, Thusday, Saturday and Sunday during November to March. Assom Tourism Departmenrs also arrange package tours from Jorhat and Tezpur. Or there are train services on Guwahati – Lumding – Dimapur Broad gauge line. 4056 Delhi Mail runs from Delhi to Dibrugarh. From Howrah Kamrup Express also runs to Dibrugarh via Guwahati. Guwahati-Jorhat Janasabdi express and Intercity Express run to Dibrugarh. By all these trains one can go to farkating and from there 72 kms Journey by bus is necessary for reaching the Kaziranga Sanctuary. Jorhat city: — It is situated on the farkatting – Mariyani branch lime of N.F.RLY except Monday, at 6.30 Guwahati Jorhat jana satabdi Express train runs to Jorhat. Apart from this train other trains run from Guwahati to Dibrugarh via farkatting. From farkatting Junction one can go to Jorhat by different local trains.Visitors desirous of seeing Kaziranaga showed take bus either from Guwahati or from Shibsagar. At short intervals buses ply to Jorhat. 16 nos of buses to go to jorhat from Guwahati, all these buses are run by ASTC.Jorhat was the state capital of Ahom kings. It is famous for its cultural traditions. Due to moderate climate, it has become the city of tea. Tea Research center which is known as talklai is situated at Chnnamari 5 kms away from the city. Every year tea festival is celebrated here. Tempe of Buri Gohani, different memorials constructed by the British, hanging altar in front of Jail for killing the freedom fighters by the British among other things, are here.The most memorable thing near Jorhat is majhali Island ‘Majhali’ means middle. It is biggest river Island in the world. The great earth quakes in 1691 and 1696 changed the ways of the river Brahmaputra, Dihing and Dikhau and as a result, an Island was created. Now the Brahmaputra is to the south of Majhali, to the north is subansiri and Kharkutia Rivers. Its area is 875 square kms. Majhali Island has 243 villages where Dewri tribal live. Many Math, temples and satras are in Majhuli. It is one of the vaisnavite center of pilgrimage sankarDev-the pioneer of vaishavite philosophy in Assom ne MadhavDEv here. It is also famous for Bihu, Rasjatra, janmastami festivals. Kamamabari is the main center of Majhali. At Niyamati Ghat, 12 kms away from Jorhat city, regular ferry services are available to carry passengers to Kamalabari for a 5 kms journey. The Headquaters of Majhali is at garmur 5 kms away from Kamalabari. It is better to visit majhali from Horhat and back in the same day though these quest houses at Garmur along with circuit house and PWD 1B, Majhali has been recognized as world heritage center. By ferry one can go to Khabalughat and from there by bus one can go to North Lakhimpuir, Tezpur and Itanagar. Golaghat sub-division is 50 kms away from Jorhat. Both the trains and buses run to Golaghat. Buses ply to Tezpur also from there. Dimapur, the biggest town of Ngaland is 72 kms away from Golaghat. On way to Dimapur Hot spring can be visited named Garampani. Frokm Dimapur, Kohima state capital of Nagaland is 74 kms. The road to Manipur has also gone from Dimapur via Kohima.

Jorhat : — It is situated on the farkatting – Mariyani branch line of R.F.RLY. Except Monday, at 6.30 Guwahati Jorhat Jana Satabdi Express train runs to jorhat. Apart from this train other trains run from Guwahati to dibrugarh via farkatting. From farkatting Junction one can go to jorhat by different local trains.Visitors desirous of seeing Kaziranga should take bus either from Guwahati or from Shibsagar. At short intervals buses ply to Jorhat. 16 nos of buses go to Jorhat from Guwahati; all buses are run by ASTC.
Jorhat was the state capital of Ahom kings. It is famous for its cultural traditions. Due to moderate climate, it has become the city of tea. Tea Research center which is known as talklai is situated at Chinnamari 5 kms away from the city. Every year Tea Festival is celebrated here. Tample of Buri Gohaui, different memorials constructed by the British, hanging altar in front of Jail for killing the freedom fighters by the British.

The most memorable thing near Jorhat is Majhali Island ‘majhali’ means middle. It is biggest river Island in the world. The great earthquakes in 1691 and 1696 changed the ways created. Now the Brahmaputra, Dihing and Dikhau and as a result, an Island was created. Now the Brahmaputra is to the south of Majhali to the north is subansiri and Kharkutia Rivers. Its area is 875 square kms. Majhali Island has 243 villages and Satras are in majhali. It is one of the Vaisnavite center of pilgrimage. Sankar Dev – the pioneer of Vaishavite philosophy in Assom net Madhav Dev here. It is also famous for Bihu, Rasjatra, Janmastami festival. Kamalabari is the main center of Majhali. At Niyamati Ghat, 12 kms away from Jorhat city, regular ferry services from Jorhat city, regular ferry services are available to carry passengers to Kamalabari of Majhuli is at Garmur 5 kms away from Kamalabari. It is better to visit Majhali from Jorhat and back in the same day though these guest houses at garmur along with circuit houses and PWD 1B. majhuli has been recognized as world heritage center. By ferry one can go to Khabalu Ghat and from there by bus one can go to North Lakhimpur, Tezpur and Itanagar. Golaghat sub-division is 50 kms away from Jorhat. Both the trains and buses run to Golaghat. Buses ply to Tezpur also from there. Dimapur, the biggest town of Golaghat. On way to Dimapur Hot Spring can be visited named Garampani. From Diamapur, Kohima state capital of Nagaland is 74 kms. The road to Manipur has also gone from Diampur via Kohima.Shibsagar: – It was the capital of Ahom kings for six hundred years. Its previous name was Rangpur. Buses ply to Shivsagar from Jorhat by traveling 56 kms. Or you can go to Shivsagar from Guwahati by Guwahati- Dibrugarh train. If you go by train you are to get down at Shimulguri station and catch a train to Shivsagar which is 16 kms away from Shimul Guri. Other mode of conveyances is available for journey to Shivsagar from Shimulguri. The world Shivsagar has been formed by two separate words- Shiv and Sagar. This water reservoir is older of more than two hundred years which is now called Shivsagar. In size it is as big as an ocean. On its south bank is the templew of God Shiva. In 1734 Madambuka – the queen of Ahom king got it built. Perhaps it is the highest among the Shiva temple of India. On its west bank is a Museum.Crossing the Dikhu river is 6 kms away from the main town. You will find an oval size two storey building called Rangghar which means amusement house. In 1744 Ahom king pramatta Sinhg got it house the king used to enjoy the Elephant fight and fight for other animals. At present here gorgeous Bihu festival celebrates every year. In 1979 the dreaded United liberate front of Assam first appeared in public here.Nearby, opposite to the rngghar, there is Karengaghar or Talatal Ghar which means underground building. This building is a four storied one First three storey were underground. Armey’s quarters and house of the queen were underground building had two tunnels. One of the tunnels was connected with the river Dikhu, though at present these tunnels are closed to public.At 5 kms from Shibsagar, at rangpur, there is a big pond named Jaysagar on 318 acres land. Ahom king Rudra Singha got it built in 45 days. It is bigger than Shibsagar reservoir. On its bank, a degree college, pissi culture Research center, Bishnu Temple and Shiv Temple have found their place.16 kms south off Joysagar, there is a pond name Gourisagar. It was dug under the supervision of the king Shiv Singh. It is in a area of 150 acres in 1723. There is a temple of Devi Durga also on the bank of Gourisagar.13 kms east off Shivsagar at Garhgaon, there is a Karengaghar of 16 century in a pyramid style of building, which may be visited. The Easr India company destroyed its artistry but its sculpture has remain undilapidated.
In 1540 Swargadev Chaw got this seven story palacial building made of stone and wood at Chuken mung. Its main entrance was built when pramatta Sing was the king. But the palace got its present appearance in 1552 by the king Rajeswar Singha. In the year 1694 the Ahom King Rudra Singha changed the capital. He got built Karengaghar a new near the amusement hall.
A variety of tastes the touristws get in the life style of MIkir Tribals who live near Shivsagar. 28 kms east off Shivsagar, the tourists may visit Charaideo by bus to see the capital of the first Ahom king Sukhafar who ruled in 1229. at present the district town Shivsagar has come into lime light as a place of tea and natural gas and oil.

Dibrugarh: —
From Calcutta different airlines have regular services. From Guwahati also a lot of flights touches Dibrugarh daily. Being 560 kms away from Guwahati, connected by ply services. From Delhi, the prestigious Rajdhani Express and the Brahmaputra mail, from Calcutta Kamrup Express weekly Amritsar mail run to Dibrugarh via Guawahati. Apart from Air and trains, buses from different parts of the state ply to Dibrugarh daily. It is 136 kms from Jorhat, 80 kms from Shivsagar and 80 kms from Digboi. It is the district town of Lakhimpur district surrounded by tea gardens. Bengal speaking inhabitants are dominating population in Dibrugarh. It is a commercial city. It is a plnned city catring Assom medical college. The most attraction of Dibrugarh is devastating nature of the river Brahmaputra and the endeavour of the Government of Assom to save the town from the awful grip of the river. Environment is very decent to enjoy a dust free loitering.
Digboi: — it is called a city of petroleum. In the year 1879 crude oil was first discovered in India at Digboi. Assom Oil Company first installed a refinery at Digboi in Asia. Now it is a modern refinery. 34 by products are also supplied by this refinery. This city was a venture of the British based on oil and refinery. It is a picturesque city. At the entrance of the city, a forest like situation is found. Tiger, Rhinos, are not unnatural to be found at the fringes of the city. 32 kms from Digboi, at Naharkatia another source of crude oil has been discovered. Duliajan is other town of crude oil 15 kms off Digboi. At the foothills of palkoi range of mountains, in between the border of India and Myanmar, in the midst of nature Margarita a beautiful town stands like a wall. The river Tribal flows nearby. These are many tea gardens which surrounded the town of Margarita. North East headquarters of coal India Ltd has been set up at Margarita. Ledo is 6 kms from here. At the time of Second World War, the British general Vinegar Joe Stillwell got built the Stillwell road which ran to the Myitkyina of Myanmar covering a distance of 430 kms. It hilly road is reopening again after a gap more than 60 years.
Tnsukia : —
This city is in between Dibrugarh and Digboi. From here Dibrugarh is 47 kms and Digboi is 33 kms. Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh is 108 kms away from here, Parshuram pond is 129 kms. Trains and buses services are available to go either to Dibrugarh or Digboi. Towards Dulijan, after a distance of 8 kms, at Barajan there is a sanctuart. It is in an area of 5.02 square kms came into being in 1999. by auto a visitor can go there from Tinsukia.
Tezpur : —
Either from west Bengal or from Guwahati a visitor is to get down from train at Rangia junction to catch a train to Tezpur. There is regular Air services from Kolkata and Guwahati to Tezpur. Regularly buses ply from Guwahati in day and night.

On the North Bank of the rivers Brahmaputra there is a vast beautiful zone comprising Tezpur. Tezpur is a city of the Tea and district Headquarters of Sonitpur distrct. In and around Tezpur, there are 55 tea gardens. It is very placid to see the flowing Brahmaputra from the tp of the hill at Tezpur.
Near tourist Lodge coal park is as beautiful as paradise. District museum is worth to visit. Mahavairab Shivtemple is another attraction of this city. This city is decorated by parks. It was a favourite city of the British. They built Race course and polo ground. Tezpur is famous for its lunatic asylum also.
Hulf Long: —
It is on Lumding—Silchar meter gauge railway line. It is a very beautiful hill town. Trains run like snakes on this track. It zig zug way. There are 75 big and 515 small bridges besides 37 tunnels in this route. This section of Indian RLY is the most beautiful sounds. Over this track jhatinga is a small RLY station, but this station is known to all ornithologists all over the world. In every September birds in flocks commit suicide by plunging into the fire. It is a yearly phenomenon. Ornithologists all the over the world come here to watch and study the matter. The cause still remains untraced. Buses also ply from Guwahati to HulfLong which is 271 kms south off Guwahi.
Silchar : –
It is the 2nd biggest city of Assam.it is in south Assam.there are regular air services from Kolkata and Guwahati.plane service thrice a week from Agartala to Silchar is available.from Guwahati to Silchar trains also run,but there is a problem in train communication.from Guwahati to Lumding there is broad gauge track ,from Lumding to Silchar there is no broad gauge line.so one is to face transshipment at Lumding station for journey upto Silchar.Two express trains namely Barak Valley Express and Cachar Express run from Lumding to Silchar.more over now-a-days journey from Lumding to Silchar is not safe. This track is infested by extremists. Extremists take resort to kidnapping, extortion and even they kill the passengers. Recently they have killed even the loco driver as a result of which train services from Loumding to Silchar have come to a half. N.F.RLY was forced to evacuate its entire staff from all the hill station in view of uncontrollable situation, though of late the department is trying to regularize the services, yet the staff is reluctant to return to their place of posting until they are fully given security by the Government of Assam. Moreover there is other problem also. A passenger traveling alone becomes a victim to the hands of scrupulous persons who offer tea and other edible items laced with drugs and making them him unconscious, snatch all his belongings and money. Even some passengers died of heavy administered drugs. Hence all tourists eilling to travel to Silchar are advised to board a bus from Guwahati to Silchar. They are regular bus services from Guwahati to Silchar via Shillong.
Silchar is the district town of Cachar. It is a very beautiful city on the bank of the river Barak which is the 2nd biggest river of Assam originating from Manipur hills. This city is dominated by Bengalis. The sun rise from behind the Barail hills is very charming to look at. The water color off the river Barak changes intermittently due to fall of the Sun rays on its water. Silchar is famous for tea gardens. There are 60 tea gardens in Silchar. Tea gardens are the places of Airport you can visit the temple of SreeSree Kanchakanti. There is a legend that once upon a time men were used to be sacrificed at the alter. This custom was in vogue till 1818. 3 kms from this temple one can reach Khaspur which was the capital of cachar kings. There you can find the relics of the palaces.
Bhuneswari temple on the Bhuban hill is 50 kms away from Silchar city. To reach there is not easy. 37 kms may be covered by bus and then the rest distance has to be covered on fort. 5 kms from the Temple, the Maniharan Tunnel is situated. The mythology sags that this tunnel was used by God SreeKrishna. The river Tribeni flows nearby. There are several temples also near the main Tempol;e. on account of Dol, Baruni and Shivratri festivals are held there.
Hotels in different cities of Assom: —
Guwahati: — Hotel Rajdoot, Ph- 2542661, H. Prince Ph—2510128, H. Maharaja Ph – 2542176, H. Nandan Ph—2540855, H. Chilarai Regency Ph – 2546877, Prashanti Tourist Lodge Ph—254475, H. Vandana Ph—2643475, H. Mayur Ph—2541115, H. Starline Ph – 2542450/ 2542451, H. Rajmahal Ph—2549141/46, Holiday managers Ph – 22485829, H. Vikash International Ph—2635037/39, H. Broad View Ph – 2548898, H. President Ph – 2544911, H. Prag Continental Ph—2540850, H. Dynasty Ph—2516021/24, H. Nova Ph – 2523464, H. Mahalaxmi Ph –2602063, H. Maruti Ph – 2512142, H. Kuber International Ph –2515807, H. Rituraj PH – 2732201, H. Siddharth, H. Nav Aloka Ph –2541074, H. Samrat Ph – 2541657, H. Brahmaputra Asok Ph—22885208, Belle View Hotel Ph—2545750, H. Oberoi, Airport Hotel Ph—282292, H. North Eastern, H. East Inn, H. Ambarish Ph – 2264526/27, H. Blue Moon. Apart from above mentioned Hotels there are thousands of Hotels in Guwahati.
Hotels and Bungalows at Manas Sanctuary: — For booking field Director, Tiger Project, Manas, Barpeta Road, Assom Ph—03666-260288.
ATDC’S Tourist Lodge, Bansbari Lodge ph-0361-2601286. Tourist information officer cum- Tourist Lodge Ph-03666-232749, H. Chandraprabha, Hotel Chitralekha, H. Gitanjali ph—263614.
Hotels at Kaziranga : — Prashaanti Tourist Lodge ph—03776-262423, Kaziranga Aranya Tourist Lodge for booking – Director, Assam Tourism-kaziranga ph- 2262429, Bonhabi Resort ph—262675, wild Grass Resort ph-2262011.
At Jorhat : — STD-0376 Hotel Paradise- 2321521, H. Dilip – 2321610, H. eastern ph-23320327, Baruih’s Inn- 23322719, H. New Paradise ph—23321521, H. WoodLand and Hotels inside tea garden – Thengal Manor, Sensuk Tea Estate ph- 22320478.
At Shibsagar : — H> Brahmaputra ph- 03772-2222200, H. Brindaban ph—2222974
At Dibrugarh : — H. Monakisa ph-0373-2320416, H. East End ph- 2322698, H. nataraj ph- 2327275, Mancetta Chang Bungalow ph—2301120
At Digboi : — H. Niraja, H. Golden and Guest House of Assam oil complex can be booked in advance.
At Tinsukia : — STD-0374. Hotel Place, H. Highway ph—222820, H. Ritz, H. Asok International ph-221912, H> Urmila Continental ph—2355290
At Tezpur : — STD-03712 Hotel New Wing, Hotel Basant ph—224941, H. International ph-220965, H. Anizudha ph—252590.
At Hufflong : — Tourist Lodge of Assam Tourism Department STd- 03671-272694 and Circuit House of Assam Government is also available c/o D.C.Hufflong
At Silchar: — H. Gitanjali, H. Elora ph—247412, H. Barail View, H. Kalpataru, H. Siddhartha. Government Bunglow, circuit House Prashanti tourist lodge ph-232376.
Actually there are lots of Hotels at all the towns mentioned above.