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At a Glance:— capital—Itanagar, Area:— 83743 square Kilometers, Population— 1091117, only 0.11% of total population of India. Male— 573951, Female: — 517166. 13 persons live per square kilometre. Female 901 against each 1000 male. In area it is 14^th and in population it is 26^th in India. Rate of literacy 54.74%, 29% Hindus, 14% Buddhists, 4% Christians, 1% Muslim and other 52% have no religion. Growth of population from 1991-2001—26.21%. Main language — Manpa, Aka, Mizi, Khamti. Apart from these there are hundreds of tribal languages. In all Government departments English is used. Side by side, Bangla, Asomia and Hindi is in vogue. Rice is their staple food.

Weather is different in winter, summer and in rainy season. Rainfall at Kameng 33, Subansiri 266, Siang 229, Lohit 393 and in Tirap 370 inches. Temperature at Kameng 0.5 degree – 23.3 degree, Subasiri-2.2 degree- 28.5 degree, Siang 3.1 degree – 33.0 degree, Lohit 4.7degree—37.3 degree celseus  Tirap 9.1 degree—31.2 degree. The state has 5 aerodrams, but no air service is permitted.

For foreigners—To obtain Restricted area permit is mandatory. Application to be submitted to the Secretary, ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India(F.1) Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi—110001, Ph—011-22619709.

Domestic tourists are required to obtain ILP by applying to joint Secretary   ( Political) Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar or Resident Commissioner, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Kautilya Marg, New Delhi ph—23013956.

Description of the state in details: — It is the land of dawn-lit mountains; in other words it may be called the land of the rising sun. In the long past, it was called by the name of Udaigiri and Udayachal. It is the biggest state in North East India. Though the density of population is the lowest. It is bounded by Myanmar in the East, by Tibet and China in the north and in the west it is bounded by Bhutan. The river Brahmaputra originating from China and entered Arunachal Pradesh and started flowing the north to south direction.

The River Brahmaputra is known as Sang Po in Tibet. In Arunachal Pradesh three rivers namely Siang, Diang and Lohit have joined with one another and become Brahmaputra. The river Brahmaputra in Bangladesh has become Jamuna. Kameng, subansiri, Siang, Lohit and Tirap. These rivers, water of which is as white as crystal, have been flowing in Arunachal Pradesh. In National interest the state is not open to all. It is a hidden land. Different episodes of the Mahabharata are heard in the state. Arunachal is state of Skyscraper Himalayas; state covered with aborigin forests, a state of wild animals of rare species, a state of purely tribal, the state is called a paradise of orchids also. In 1948 the present Geographical area was given the name of North East Frontier Agency (NEFA). NEFA took a new name Arunachal Pradesh in 1972. In 1987 it became a full fledged state of Indian Union. Itanagar is its headquarters

The whole of state is mountainous, covered with deep green forests. Herbs and shrubs of rare variety are in plenty in the state. 62% of the land is covered with forests. The main source of income is forest wealth and agriculture. In summer, a large numbers of flowers and more than 500 varieties of orchids are found in the state. Tipi, a place is famous in the world for its garden of orchids. Thousands of kinds of Birds are found in the state. Manpa – Nokte – Aka – Apatani – Adi – Miri – Wangchu – Mismi – Tansa – Khampati – tribes of Mongolian origin live in the state. There are 20 prominent communities of tribes in the state and non- prominent is not less than 62. 79% of the population belongs to schedule tribe group. They use more than 60 tribal languages. Hindi is used as the bridge among them. Attire, religious rituals are different. They treat the visitors very sincerely. Their complexion is beautiful. Arunachal may be called as heaven of tourism. They worship nature. They are vaishabs and Buddhists. Till now no influence of the Christianity is perceptible in the state. Mithun, a cross breed of cow and buffalo, is their God. The most important thing is to note that they are free from terrorism and conflict. The state is also famous for handicrafts. Furniture and other things made of cane and bamboo fetch a lot of money to the state. The state has no railway network. There are several airports but no aircraft lands. Road connectivity is progressing rapidly. 7401 kilometres carpeted rods are the main system of communication.

Bomdila: — Nearest Airport is Tezpur 160 kilometers away. Nearest Railway station is Bhalukpong, 100 kilometers away. Buses ply to Bombila from Tezpur. Buses also ply from Guwahati. It is situated 2530 metres above sea level. Road from Tezpur to Bombila is very beautiful,. The road has gone through the dense forest, by the side of the Kameng River which plays hide and seek with the road. On way to Bombila a tourist will find Sonai- Rupai sanctuary before reaching Bhalukpong chechpost where a tourist is required to show his/her Inner Line Permit. Bombila is foggy. The place is chilly. During December to March snow falls here. The splendid Himalayas wrapped in snow is very charming to look at. The place is famous for its natural sights and sounds. The mountain goes up as like as staircases here. All the houses are in the shape of villa. Monpa tribes live here. Their custom is that they neither cremate nor burn the dead, rather they  cut the dead into hundred pieces and float them in river. Buddhist upper Monastery and lower monastery are here. Art and craft center is near the market. At the lower part of Bombila there are District museum, Library and Apple Garden. Here a great collection of cherry flowers can be seen. Tensing Gang is the Tibetan colony. Bombila pass is nearby from where snow peak, Indo China Border and MCmohan line can be seen. In 1962 China occupied Bombila and advanced more interior upto Fut Hills on way to Misamari near Tezpur. April and May and September and October is the best time to tour.  

Taqwang: — STD Code—03794. There is a circuit house, a Dak Bungalow and a P.W.D. Information Bungalow at Tawang. For booking please contact Deputy Commissioner Towang Telephone 222221. Near market, you will find Tourist Lodge of Arunachal Pradesh Government (T) 222359. At bus stand there are several hotels. Some of them are H. Buddha ph—222954, Tawang Inn ph—224096, H. Dungphu ph—223765 and H. Gangchin ph—224243.

The meaning of the word Tawang is “bless of horse”. Tawang is famous for its natural beauties. It is 180 kilometers away from Bomdila. Monpa tribes live here. Tibetan scripts they use though pronunciation is different. Until 1914 Tawang had been under the rule of Lassa.

AP transport buses ply to Tawang on every alternate day from Bomdiala. Private Night super buses also ply to tawang from Tezpur on every alternate day. The road from Bomdila to Tawang has gone via Dirang town which is 37 kilometers North West off Bomdila. The buses have to ascend a pass 9500 feet above sea level. In the shadows of pine tress Dirang town is situated on the bank of Dirang River. Apple gardens, Buddhist Monastries, orchids and Eark Research center are places  worth visiting. Mithun is their domestic animal. There is a hot water spring here. Different diseases are cured if one baths in its hot water. There is a sheep breeding center at Dirang, at the feet of Sangti Mountain. It is better to stay at Dirang for one night. Indescribable beauty of nature is found at Sangti and at Baishakhi. Away from Baishakhi the war – memorial has been erected in the memory of those soldiers who sacrificed themselves for their mother land in the war against China in 1962 at a place 4331 meters above sea – level. The snow wrapped Sela Top has to be passed on this route. One Kilometre long Sela Lake is very beautiful. It is called Paradise Lake. Ice floats in its water. Rivulet comes down from Sela Top. There is a trot hatchery at Nuranamang. Agriculture activities are being carried out on the slopes of the Mountains. Yak is found at Sela. Shiv temple and Buddhist mountain caves welcome you here. This road leads you to Chinese Border. No permission to reach Bomla which borders India with China.

Tawang, 3048 above sea level, is famous for its nature beauty. To have a clear picture of nature, a visitor should go to Gelu where Tawang Monastry is situated. Tawang Monastry was built by Monpa lama Loore Gyaltse. Its previous name was Namgyel Lhalse. It is the second most ancient and in India it is the biggest Monastery. Here 500 Lamas can stay. A 26 feet long Image of Buddha is worshipped here. Innumerable idols Frescos and pictures have adorned the Monastery. Coiling and walls of the Monastery are decorated with the biography of Buddha. The library can boast of Tibetan books. Buddha’s message and advices are explained in those Tibetan books. The legend has it that, the Lama started on horse back to select a place for building a monastery. His horse stopped at Tawang. The monastery came into being at Tawang. In the 8^th centaury the Lama Padmasambha sowed the seed of Buddhism at Tawang. The sixth Dalai Lama was born here.

On way to Tawang Monastery, near the village Jang, the turbulent spring comes down from the mountain. 12 kilometers away from Tawang, Aanki cave is situated. This cave is more than 350 years old. This cave is maintained by female monks. Snow falls here from November to March. Chilly weather dominates. At regular intervals temperature goes down to freezing point. No cloud is seen in the sky of Tawang. Yearly festival takes place in January.

Gorgeous mask dance by Lamas, Folk dance of Monpas are famous. Crystal clear pitisor Lake is 15 kilometres away from Tawang on way to Lassa. There are 108 lakes on the top of the mountain. These Lakes are created by the melting snow. Nagula pass is 5 kilometres ahead of the lake. Natural beauty of the whole road is only comparable with that of heaven. Takshang cave is on way to Lumpa from Tawang. Lumla is a beautiful hill town from where a road has gone to Bhutan.

At Tawang, there is emporium where nice handicrafts are sold. Churpi, a substance like chewing – gum is used by the tourists to keep the body temperature normal. Shamba is their favourite food. Chhang liquer is their favourite drinks and is available here and there.

Itanagar: — Itanagar is the capital town of Arunachal Pradesh. This town is connected by nearest Airport of Lilabari of Assom which is 67 kilometres away from Itanagar or one can go to Itanagar via Rangia Junction of N.F. RLY. From Rangia buses ply to Itanagar, a distance of 226 Kilometers. Buses go to Itanagar directly from Guwahati also.

Old and new Itanagar is situated at a distance of 10 kilometers away from each other. Old Itanagar is still a new town only came into being in 1973. Its actual name is Naharlagan. It is 200 meters above sea level and is as like as a picture. It is surrounded by not so high mountains. Markets, shops, residences and even long distance bus stand are in Naharlagan. On the other side, on a hill top, there are polo ground, Botanical garden and mini zoo. Asomia, Hindi and English are spoken. Bangla is also spoken here. By the down side of the town, the Achin river flows. The Tribals live on the banks of the river.

State secretariat Assembly house are in Itanagar which was once the capital of ancient Jitari dynasty here. It is on an area of 2500 acres. About 25 thousand people live here. Climate is neither hot nor chilly. There are regular bus services between the two towns. There is a beautiful Buddhist cave inside a beautiful garden here. This cave was built in Tibetan style. The town is nicely visible from the cave. Jawahar state Museum displays the colorful diversity of Tribal life along with ups and downs of Arunachal Pradesh. There is a fort here built by Ramachandra, the last king of Jitari dynasty. Handicrafts center sells a variety of homely made articles. Gyaker Sinyi Lake is 6 kilometers away from Itanagar. It is a very beautiful lake. Boating is permitted. Warrior Nishi clan of tribals live near the lake. They carry otyo (knife) with them. A sanctuary is nearby on an area of 2.5 square kilometres. The Government of India has set up its tourism office here. Travel is best in the period of October to March. Heavy woolen garments are necessary in winter.

Zero: — Zero is district headquarters, situated 1538 metres above sea level, of lower Subansiri district. Though it is 1538 metres above sea level, main town is on a concise flatland on the Apatani Velley. It is famous for its natural beauty. Five small rivulets namely Subansiri, Nishi, Apatani, Dafala and Miri flow nearby. Zero is the home to Apatani tribes. They are fond of hunting. Jum cultivation is the source of livelihood. Local beer made of rice is the favorite beverage. Their complexion is beautiful. They love to wear colorful dresses. Women wear ornaments in their nose made of cane. Men tie their hair in a big shape and put feather in their hair. On waist they carry knife. They believe they are the heir of aborigin Apatani. The Sun and the Moon are their Gods. Mico is their spring festival in the months of March and April. This festival continues for ten days. Likewise, Sirom Molo, Socham, Dri and Niyokum festivals of the Nisus also attract a large numbers of tourists. The Sunset in Zero is very beautiful.

Zero Town is divided into two parts also. The gap between the two parts is 5 kilometres. The road leads to new Zero covering 1500 metres height and again going down 200 metres. Shops, markets and banks are in new Zero town. A Government’s handicraft center is also at new Zero town where hats made of cane are available apart from other articles made of bamboo.

Tale sanctuary is 38 kilometres away from Zero where one can go by a jeep covering 30 kilometres and then 8 kilometres on foot. Natural botanical garden covers the whole of the valley. This sanctuary is on an area of 337 square kilometres. The diversity in plants, animals and birds changes with the change of height in the sanctuary. Innumerable clouded Leopards and bears are here. One can stay at forest Dak Bungalow. For visit and stay, the Range officer, Hapoli, Lower Subansiri, Arunachal or Deputy Commission Zero can be contacted.

The small hilly town of Daporizo of upper Subansiri district is 166 kilometres from Zero town. All sides of this town is encircled by not so high mountains. Tagin and Hilmiri tribes live here. There is a hanging bridge made of bamboos here. Mithun is their domestic animal. Natural cave at Nengu is 19 kilometres from this town. You can go there by auto rickshaw or Bus. The front of the cave is very narrow and crawling is a must for entering the cave Torch is necessary.  In another cave the God Shiva is worshipped. 33 kilometres from here is Kodok from where the snow covered Himalayas can be seen. In the extreme north, the NA tribes live in house made of stones. Tibetan influence is visible in their life style. Helicopter service is available to different locations of Arunachal from Dapozioro.

How to reach Zero —- State transport corporation’s buses ply to Zero from Itanagar via North Lakhimpur of Assam. A bus takes 6 hours to reach Zero. It is 150 kilometres from Itanagar. Buses go to Zero also from Lilabari of Assom. The distance is same.

Accommodation: —- Circuit House ph—03788- 224196. Luxury H. Peak Lodge, H. Blue Pine ph—224812, H. Green View Ph—223435, H. Pine Ridge ph—224725.

Along :— It is the district headquarters of west Siang district. The town is on the south bank of the river Siam. The town is 650 feet above sea level. It is 165 kilometres away from the Zero town. Bus and other conveyances ply also from Itanagar which is 350 kilometres from Along. Regular bus is available from the north Lakhimpur of Assom which is 147 kilometres from Along. Nearest RLY station is Shilapathar which is 169 kilometres from Along and situated in Assam. Nearest Airport is Lilabari of Assom, 263 kilometres from Along.

Along is famous for Ramkrishna Mission. There is a newly built temple called the temple of Dayni Polo here. The two words dayni and Polo mean the Sun and the Moon respectively. The Sun and the Moon are the Gods of the Tribals. Museum and crafts center may be seen near the hospital.

On way to Likabali and Shilapathra 25 kilometres from Along and 7 kilometres from Likabali, there is a cascade called Akashi Ganga spring. This spring is mentioned in the Kalikapuram of 8^th century. The Kalikapuran says that the ‘Head’ of the ‘Kali’ fell here. Hence this place is one of 51 piths of The Hindus. On the last day of the month of Chaitra (13th or 14^th) April a grand fair is held here and people have pious bath in the water of the spring. The beauty of the river Brahmaputra is very nice here. There are many hotels here. These are of good standard.

Malinithan :— Nearest Railway station is Shilapathar and nearest Airport is either Dibrugarh or Lilabari. Buses ply to Malinithan from Itanagar via north Lakhimpur. Manilithan is notable for discovery of the relics of ancient temple. Shilapathar 10 kilometres, Lilabari 110 kilometres, Pasighat 100 kilometres, North Lakhimpur 109 kilometres, Itanagar 185 kilometres are from Malinithan respectively.

At a distance of 23 kilometers on way to Shilapathar from AkashiGanga, at Lilabari, where the mountain meets the plain land, a temple made of stone and a surprising palace dating back to 12^th century has been discovered. The main temple remains intact though God and Goddess have been deshaped. A museum has come up with a lot of sculptures of  Maliniland. On the terrace of the mountain, apple gardens deserve a special mention as they attract the tourists squarely.

Pashighat : — On the trans of Siang River, 155 feet above sea level is situated district head quarters of East Siang district called Pashighat. It is one of the beautiful towns of Arunachal Pradesh. It also the gate way of Arunachal developed in 1911 by the British. Once upon a time it was the head quarters of NEFA also. On the outskirts, there are forests river beds, hills where the tribals live. To reach Pashighat one is to cross the Raksing checkpost. The natural beauties of Pashighat are beyond comparison. Apart from Natural beauty, it has another attraction — the gorgeous festival of Solunglok of the aborigine community. This festival continues for seven days in the month of April every year. Nearby lies the De Aring sanctuary on an area of 190 square kilometres. This sanctuary is the paradise of birds. Migratory birds assemble here from September to February every year. There are different kinds of wild animals in the sanctuary. Permission to visit can be obtained from D.F.O. Pasighat Boats of forest department or of private company are available to reach De Ariang sanctuary.

Buses ply to Pasighat from Markongshelek, Itanagar, Shilpathar and Guwahati. From Guwahati a bus takes 20 hours to reach Pasighat. From Itanagar a journey to Pasighat takes 9 hours.

Tezu / Parshuram Kunda:—- The following is the road map to reach Tezu. From Pasighat to Shilpathar, then proceed 10 kilometres more and cross the Brahmaputra at Sonari Ferryghat. On the other bank of the Brahmaputra is Dibrugarh town. From Dibrugarh proceed to Tinsukia town. Tezu is 120 kilometres from Tinsukia. Or proceed directly from Guwahati to Tinsukia by train and then proceed to Tezu if you prefer to visit Tezu without visiting other parts of Arunachal. Or you may reach Dibrugarh by Air from Calcutta or Guwahati. From Tezu proceed to Dhawala ghat to cross the Brahmaputra by launch and reach Sadia of Arunachal. On way to Sadia, at Sonpur 1 LP is to be shown. There are two Dak Bungalows and circuit house here. Contact D.C. Dibang vallley WLS, Roing for permission to stay. 12 kilometres away from Roing, Mehao Lake is situated in a dense forest zone. Mehao sanctuary, is nearby on an area of 281 square kilometres. For staying at Bungalow and a visit to sanctuary needs permission from D.F.O Roing ph—03803 - 222408.

On the western side of Sadia are Dihong and Dibong rivers. They are the contributories of the river Lohit. The river Brahmaputra starts from here as a result of these three rivers joing with one another. Sadia was a modern town. But the severe earth quake of 1950 destroyed this modern town. The river Brahmaputra changed its course swallowing Sadia. Sadia is now an Island.

Tezu is 140 kilometres from Dibrugarh. Tezu is the district head quarters of Lohit district of Arunachal. Tezu is called Kashmir of Arunachal. The river Tazab flows nearby. The word Tezu has been derived from the word Tazeb. The natural beauty of Tezu is indescribable. Climate is healthy. The houses are made of wood. The Mishmi tribes live here. They claim themselves to be heir of Parshuram. There are a Shiva temple and a Buddha Bihar at Tezu. Hats made of cane by the Mishmi are famous.

On one side of Tezu stand the Himalayas and on the other side is Dikarang valley covered by perennial trees. Dikarang is bounded by the Saurashila in the east, by the river Swarnashree in the west, by the Brahmaputra in the south and by the Manas Soravar in the north. The river Dikarang is flowing and has met the river Dibang at Sadia. The rays of the rising Sun fell first on the Saura shila Mountain. The other attraction of the valley is Walang — the beautiful place of change amid the natural beauty. In the year 1962 Chinese soldiers attacked. 

The extra marital relationship between the beautiful wife of saint Shantanu and Brahma is the source of legend of this pond. It is described in the kalikapuran that Renuka, the wife of strong and powerful saint Jamadagni became the victim to lust of king Chitraratha. Vargaba, son of Renuka became very furious and decided to take revenge of unethical relationship between his mother and Chitraratha. So he killed his mother Renuka with an axe ( Parshu ) and then bathed in the water of this pond. He also drank its water of and got rid of sin of matricide. Since then, the name of this pond has become Parashuram Kunda, though its previous name was Brahmakunda. In 1971 a new temple was built, inside the temple there is a stone made image of Parashuram.

On the day of Full Moon, in the month of January, a grand fare is organized for a month here. The ancient pond is not in existence now. It was partially damaged by floods in 1843, and was completely absorbed by river Lohit following severe earth quake in 1950.

The easiest way to reach Parashuram from Calcutta is to take a train to Tinsukia/ Tezu and hire a jeep from Tezu for 20 kilometres journey and cross the river Digaru by launch and them walk for 3 kilometers. The attraction of the road is indescribable.

Khonsa: — Khonsa, 3000 feet above sea level, is the district head quarters of Tirap district. Nearest RLY station is Naharkatia of Assam 89 kilometres away from Tirap. From Margarita RLY station over this distance. The road is very narrow and remains dark during even day service because of dense forest on either side of the road. Namclik river is the natural boundary between Assam and Arunachal. Inner Line Permit is to be shown at check post. Crossing the border the first town inside Arunachal is Miao. It is 200 metres above sealevel, surrounded by mountains on all sides. It is a very beautiful town. Miao is district town of Changlang. Lourist Lodge is available at Miao.Office of Field Director of namdafa Tiger project is here.

Namdafa Tiger Reserve: —- This Tiger Reserve is in the district of Chalang on the border with Mayanmar. It is an indescribable Reserve mixed with Sky touching perennial tropical forests, peaks covered with snow, Alpine jungles and deciduous trees. Yet the place is not widely known for lack of accessibility. It is the easiest way to reach Namdafa from Tinsukia via Miao. From Miao it is 24 kilometres to reach Divan. Namdafa is also famous for different species of butterflies. At Devan there is a forest lodge called Divan forest Lodge, a wooden two storied house. For booking contact, Field Director, namdafa Tiger Project ph—03807—222249.

At some places it is 200 metres above sea level and at other places it is 4500 metres above sea level. Tiger project is on an area of 1808 square kilometers. Tigers of cal species such as Leopard, snow Leopard, clouded Leopard are famous at Namdafa. Namdafa is a home to 450 wild animals. It is also a place for ornithologists. While crows are other source of attraction to visitors. Touring season is the best during December to March.

BijoyNagar: — It is land deep forest and mountains. The river Noa-Dihang flow, Place is bounded on three sides by Myanmar. It is one of the famous places of Arunachal Pradesh where a center of Buddhist culture developed. In the 17^th century Khamti and Sinfo communities came from Myanmar and settled down here. They developed it as a center of Buddhist heritage. They built Buddhist mound and Buddhist Bihar. Lisu community lives nearby. This Lisu community lives nearby. This Lisu community is a marvelous example of mixture of Mogolian and Aryan culture. It is told that Lisu community is the descendant of soldiers of Greek regiment which the Alexander the Great led to India in 3 hundred B.C. Bus and jeep services are available from khonsa to Bijoynagar. Buses ply also from Margarita. It is 240 kilometres from Margarita to Bijoynagar. From Miaw one can go to Bijoynagar. The beauty on the eitherside of road deserves mention. At Bijoynagar Information Bungalow is available.

Hotels and other places of accommodation in Itanagar and other towns. There is a dearth of good hotels in Itanagar. Hotels of ordinary standard are very cheap. Here only good hotels and other accommodation mentioned.

At Itanagar: — H. Arunachal ph—0360—2244960, H. Rajdhani – 2244400. MLA Hostel c/o Chief Engineer or Additional Deputy commissioner POLO Ashok Ph—22312626-27, H. Aru Subansiri Zero Point ph—2212806.

At Zero—Circuit House – 03788—224196, Peak Lodge ph— 224812, H. Green View ph—223445.

At Along :— Dak Bungalow, H. Magson ph—222434, Holiday Hotel Cottage ph—222039.

At Pasighat :— Information Bungalow c/o D.C. Siang District Pasighat.

At Tezu:— PWD Dak Bungalow and Information Bungalow.

At Khonsa Tourist Lodge.

At Miaw:– Tourist Lodge, Information Bungalow.

At Tawang:– (03794) Circuit House c/o D.C. tawang ph—222221, Tawang Inn ph—224096. H. Sam Dupling ph—224213, H. Dolma ph—224131.

Capital – Shillong – Area—22429 square kms. Population – 2306069. It is 0.22% of the total population of India. Male— 1167840, Female—1138229. From 1991-2000 growth of population 29.94%. Density of population per square km is 103. 975 female against 1000 male. This state is 22^nd in area and in population it is 23^rd in India. Rate of literacy is 63.31%. Major language is Khasi, Jayantia and Garo. Bangle is spoken throughout the state. like Bangla Hindi and English are also spoken. Meghalaya is situated in between 25 degree-26.15 degree latitude and 89.45 degree-92.87 degree in longitude. Temperature – 23.3 degree – 15 degree Celsius in summer and in winter it is between 15.6 degree -3.9 degree Celsius. Average rainfall is 100-1270 centimeter annually. Duration of rainy season is from May to September. In winter heavy woolen garments are necessary. Touring season is from March to July and again from September to November. One can tour Meghalaya by seven days. It is better to club Meghalaya with Assom for tour.

The word Meghalaya means the abode of the clouds. It is the paradise of the clouds. It is the 21^st state of India. The whole of the state is hilly. It is situated 1200 to 1965 meters from sea level. It has two national parks- Nokrek and Balpakram and two wild life sanctuaries—Nongkhyllem and Siju. Meghalaya is a combination of mountains, forests, wavy mountains, beautiful cascades; pearl-green lakes and variety of orchids made the state a paradise on Earth.

The state is rich in fruits and flowers. Forest is dense in Meghalaya. There is diversity of flora and fauna. Thousands of different species of Moth and butterfly along with different kinds of orchids are seen in the state. 300 kinds of orchids are available in Meghalaya.

The state of Meghalaya comprises three parts—namely Khasi, Jayantia and Garo. Their dialects are different from one another. But they use Roman scripts. In the past before the advent of the British, they had separate kingdoms. After the coming of the British, three parts were amalgamated in the 19^th century. The Garos were originally inhabitants of Tibet. Later on, they settled in Garo hills. Man sacrifice was in vogue in Garo society, even the human sculls lay hung in their houses. The Khasis came from the southern part of China and settled in central Meghalaya that is in Shillong and CherraPunji, their creation—Monolithic Pillars—in memoriam of the dead – is still found on way to Cherrapunji in central Meghalaya. In east Meghalaya in the Jayantia hills the Jayantia tribes reside. They are the off springs of the Mongolians. They resemble Shaan tribes of Myanmar. They are fond of flowers. At every household there are flower gardens in Meghalaya. They love songs very much. People of Meghalaya use guitars with songs. They are of robust health. They are very much friendly. Their society is matriarchal till today. Domestic system is run by matriarch. The youngest daughter is the leader of the home. She is also the heir to the property. Sons and daughters adopt the surname of their mother.

Shilong is the main center of Khasi culture. Smit village is 15 kms away from Shilong where a grand carnival is held from November to October every  year in memory of their ancient Kingdom—Hima for the 5 days on NH 44. The festival is called is Nongkrem dance which greatly attracts tourists. In April, Seng Khasi holds their 2 day festival called Shad Suk Mynsiem dance in Shilong. The object of this festival is to rouse nationalism. The Garos celebrate their festival of harvest by beating 100 drums called Wangala in November. The Jayantias observe festival of harvest in July by dancing the dances of Laho and Behdeinhlam. They are fond of Jado- fried rice mixed with meat of pigs. They prefer cakes made of boiled rice called pumlay, a variety of idli which is largely eaten in south India.

The only road connecting the rest of India Goes via Guwahati, Shilong was once the capital of undivided Assam. Meghalaya is bounded by Mymensingh and Sylhet districts of Bangaladesh on the southern side, on the west it borders with Bangladesh too. On the east it is bounded by Cachar district of Assam and on the north it is bounded by Goalpara and Kamrup district of Assam.

Shilong:— Umray is the Airport of Shilong. Guwahati Airport is 127 kms away from Shilong. Tourists from Delhi have to reach Guwahati enroot Shillong. From Guwahati Airport one can go to Shillong by boarding the buses of Meghalaya State Transport Corporation. Cabs are also available from Guwahati city. There is also helicopter service from Guwahati. Nearest RLY station is Guwahati also.

A bus stand opposite to Guwahati RLY station is used by Meghalaya Road Transport Corporation and Assam state Transport Corporation  from where buses to ply to Shillong which is 103 kms away from Guwahati. At regular intervals buses ply. It takes near about 4 hours to reach Shillong. A decent hilly road is with pine and far trees on either side of national Highway 44. Clouds float in the sky and at any moment fog may enter the bus through the windows. Taxi without meter carries passengers from point to point. There is city bus service in Shillong.  But it is nice to see the city on foot and enjoy the natural sights and sounds.

Shillong is the city of tourists. There are different types of hotels in Shillong centering police station. At the entrance to the city is police Bazaar. A Seven point crossing is at police Bazaar. Seven roads have gone to seven places from police point.

Conducted Tours: — Tourist information center, police Bazaar, opposite Bus Stand ph—0364-2226220 or Orchid Hotel ph—2224933 are the two places from where Meghalaya Tourist Department buses pick up passengers for conducted tours. It charges 220 rupees for a three and half hours tours of Shillong. Rs 250 for Cherrapunji, Rs 150 for Mousirram and Rs 175 for touring of Nartiang and Jhadlasaken.

Among the hill cities of India, Shillong is the biggest and it has a special attraction. The city, as it is thatched with pines and far trees, beautiful with fruits and flowers. It is 1496 meters above sea level, the state capital of Meghalaya. It is also the district town of East Khasi Hills district. The British Commissioner of Assam in 1829 got a cottage built at Nongkhalaw near Shillong. The Khasi leader U Triot Sing protested and the British left Shillong for Cherrapunji. They there upgraded Cherrapunji as district head quarters.

In 1864 the British got a land in lease in Shillong from the Khasi king and the British returned to Shillong. Shillong was the ‘Scotland of the East’ to the British. Its climate is as same as that of England. The British built the city according to plan. They set up Military cantonment at upper Shillong. At lower Shillong they started all sorts of business mixing with the Khasi. But in 1896 the city of Shillong got totally destroyed in severe earthquake. As a result, the British rebuilt the city in a new shape and pattern so that it could resist earth quake. Houses are made of wood with corrugated sheets fitted slanting as roof. From 1874 to 1974 it was the capital town of Assam also. The city of Shillong is spread over 6436 square kms. More than 3 lacs people live in Shillong city. The natural beauty of the Shillong hill is very nice. No snow falls in winter and like wise no severity of heat in summer is felt. The falls in the Shillong city increase the beauty of the city in rainy season. The clouds play hide and seek game with the pine trees in rainy season. The best season for tour is from March to June and again from October to November. Another character of Shillong is that shops and other business establishments are run by girls only.

Now days, huge R.C.C. buildings are upcoming in Shillong, Shillong’s pride is her Golf Club. It was built in 1889 with I holes and was converted to 18 holes in 1924. It is the 2^nd biggest in Asia called Glen eagle of the East. Race course is nearby polo ground is also nearby. Though Polo and Race have been bidden adieu long ago. Golf is not also a hotspot now unlike the past.

At the center of the city is Ward Lake along with beautiful gardens built by Sir William ward in 1893 the then clief Commissioner of Assam. This is lake in serpentine shape and there is wooden bridge across the lake. Boating has been arranged in the lake. Botanical Gardens, Botanical Museum, Chief Minister’s Bang low and Govern’s house have increased the beauty of the lake in a bigway.

Another attraction of Shillong hill is the butter fly museum built by wankhar and company at Riatsomthia. A huge collection of butter flies charms visitors.

On G.S. Road captain William Sung Sangma state Museum, Meghalaya cottage Industry and central Library attract visitors. Government Emporium is at police Bazaar.

Shillong peak is 1965 meters above sea level. It is called above of Gods. It is 10 kms away from the city. The city of Shillong is beautiful. Viewed from the peak, on a cloudless day the Himalayas are seen from the peak. In spring U Shulong festival is held here. An idea place for picnic. Juai-Silchar N.H. 44 goes by the peak. On way to Cherrapunji at 12 kms the Elephant falls is situated. 177 staircases are to be crossed to have a view of the falls at bottom.

The following is the list of other places and items that may be visited in Shillong. Cathedral of mary help of Christiane Llady Hydary park, Mini Zoo, Forest Museum. Crinoline falls one orchid and Bonsai Garden lie nearby. Bidon and Bishop Falls are 5 kilometers away from the city. Ganar’s is at Umijan now called Garampani, 17 kilometers away from Shillong on way to Guwahati. .Umiyan River is born from the reservoir. All sides of the lake are bounded by hills. Blue water, Golden bank, chirping of birs have made Umiyan a unique sight. Arrangement of Regalta is complex in the lake of Umiyan. Acquarium and musical fountain are found in the park. Orchid Lake Resort Umiyan is ready to welcome visitors. For contact please use Ph—2570296. floating Restaurant is the other attraction of the Hydro Electric Project. There are more Falls in Shillong. On way to Umiyan there is seven sister falls.

Maflong: —- On way to Balat, in upper Shillong you will got turning left Cherapunji and Dowki roads which is 24 kilometers away from Shillong and on above cited roads is situated Moflong. It is famous for different species of flowers and orchids mixed with natural beauties. It is also famous for its century old avenues of trees. Flower festival in July is famous. There are regular bus services to Muflong from Shillong. On way to Moflong the Gorge created by the earth Quake of 1897 is seen on the way. It is also a place worth visiting.

Cherrapunji: —- 54 Kilometers southward from Shillong and 1300 meters above sea level is Cherrapunji. Originally it was called Sora by the Khasis. Sora became Cherra on the lips of the British and then it became Cherrapunji. This place can be visited and the tourists can return on the same day to Shillong. Cherrapunji is creation of the British. From 1835 to 1864 it was the head quarters of the North East India.  In 1841 Reverend Tomas Jones came to Cherrapunji. In collaboration with Christian Mission he got built a Church here at Nong Sawlia. At the entrepreneurship of him, first book on Khasi language was published. He invented Khasi scripts too. With the passing of time, the Khasi among all the tribes of North East India prospered first in learning. Due to disadvantage of excessive rains, intermittent earthquakes storms and other natural calamities, the British transferred their headquarters from Cherrapunji and settled down at Shillong in 1866. Cherrapunji is the center of Khasi literature and culture. It is also renowned for her limestones, cave, coal orange estate and honey. Inhabitation has grown surrounding the cherra Bazaar. Buses from Shillong reach Cherrapunji in two hours. It is better to visit this place in conducted tour. On this road you will go past one by one the mountains of Maujung. The natural sights and sounds is peerless. Wayside deep ditches create fear in the minds of tourists.

Cherrapunji was famous for the highest rainfall in the world until recently. In1861 the highest rainfall recorded was 905 inches. Now Cherrapunji has yielded its place to Mawsyhram, a place 55 kilometers away from Shillong in the south. Mawsyngram has recorded 2300 centimeters rainfall in a year. The other wonder of Mawsyngram is its Shivlinga—a phallic symbol of Lord Shiv-made of stalagmite stone inside a cave. Through the year water falls drop by drop on the Shivalinga from a hanging stalagmite stone resembling an utter of cow. The history of how this cave was made is still unknown. Length upto 4.5 kilometers has been discovered, its actual length is still undiscovered. The myth is that it has been connected with the siju cave of the Garo hills. A few Monolith Pillars have come up as gate at the entrance. First one has to go past the gate and proceed one and half kilometers on foot to reach the main entrance of the cave. The cave is full of thrills.

The next attraction is the 4^th highest falls-Mawsmai-of the world which is 2 kilometers south off Cherrapunji circuit house. The water is coming down from a height of 2 thousand feet. In rainy season Mawsmai becomes terrible. Noh-Kalikai Falls – full of pro-verb is near the Mawsmai Falls- more attractive than Mawsmai. The falls has created a pearl-green lake at the bottom. At the death of daughter by the 2^nd husband, mother Likai plunged from the hill in grief, as a result of which the falls came into being. The surroundings have become a scene of beauty by the different kinds of butterflies and orchids. On way to sellar, by own arrangement one can see the kynrem falls which is 10 kilometers from Cherrapunji. From down to dusk, the Sunrays make it charming. At the end of Cherrapunji, Dain Jwen Falls stands and Presbyterian Church can be visited. Visitors are advised to carry packaged food with them while visiting Cherrapunji and may buy honey from Cherrapunj.

140 kilometers from Shillong near Bangladesh border on the bank of Judukata River Ranikor is situated. The place has been decorated by nature where in the river an arrangement has been made for various water games.

Jayantia Hills:—- Jowai the head Quarters of Jayantia Hills is situated 65 kilometers away from the Shillong mountain in the eastern part of Meghalaya. The Jayantias believe that they are the descendants of the Mongolians. The main attraction of Jowai is its natural beauty. It is a congested town. Problem lies in their language. Neither Hindi nor Bangla nor English is spoken here. No good hotel is available here. At 56 kilometer; point on way to Jowai Thadlaskein Lake is situated. It is famous for it’s historic Lake. This lake is a good plce for picnic.

Nartiang a paradise of tourist of tourists, is situated 24 kilometers north off Jowai. It was the ancient capital of the Jayantia kings and was the center of Hinduism. Jayanteswari temple is situated here. It was built in 15^th century. Nartiang is also called a rock garden. 58 kilometers from Jowai Hydro Electricity is being produced by the North East Electric Power Corporation at Garampani (Hot Water Spring).

The Garo Hills:— Tura is the district headquarters of the Garo Hills. It is 323 kilometers away from Shillong via Guwahati. All buses ply to Tura from police Bazaar of Shillong. A large landscape lies in the GaroHills. Tura and Arabella mountain ranges spread all over the Garo Hills. The word ‘Garo’ means dense forest. Innumerable wild animals live in 8000 square kilometers ever green forest of the garohills. The Garo community lives in East, Wet, and south districts of the Garo hills. Their numbers are not more than 4 lacs. They take pride in calling themselves Ashiks and likewise they call their dwelling place Archiks land. They came to the Garo hills long ago from the Tura province of Tibet. Tura is the district head quarters of west Garo hill which 657 meters above sea level. Tura is also the head quarters of three Garo Hills districts. Residential houses lay scattered as houses are built on terraces of the hills. Nature is the main attraction of the Garo Hills. To take a look at the Sunset from the 1400 meter high Tura peak is very beautiful. To reach the peak one is to trek 5 kilometers. The highest peak Nokreh 1457 meters above sea level is in Tura. The way to it is infested with ferocious beasts of prey. Two kilometers away from the peak is the Bio sphere Reserve which came into being in 1985 on a area of 47 square kilometers land where fruits like orange of rare species grows called Memangnaranag(Lemon). Where different kinds of grasshoppers of the oldest Gene of the world has got a sanctuary named sastega, Rishop hair Reserve and Sinkona Garden. The social life of the garos is diverse. The Garos are fond of myths and legends and Governed by matriarchal norms. There is convention in their society to marry stepmother and mother-in-law.

The Garo are fond of battles, and they are engaged in regular Skirmishes with are another. They prefer country liquor called Chu prefer from rice. They eat beef, tiger and snake. Unique is recipe of dog cake, a dog is fed rice at its heart’s contant and then is burnt. Then the burnt dog is sliced and eaten. This dog cake resembles chicken rost. Their system of marriage and funeral is also full of diversity. The Garos observe the wangala-the harvest festival for 4 days and 4 nights. It attracts a large numbers of tourists. The main theme of the festival is to seek the bless of their God patigipa Rarongipa, on the concluding dy of the festival dance of a hundred drums is famous. Everybody ranging from old to child wearing gorgeous attire takes in the dance accompanied with grand feast.

Baghmara (Where a Tiger was killed):—- It is in between Arabella and Tura mountains range in the valley of Balphakram on the bank of Simsang river 127 kilometers away from Tura. It is the district head quarters of the south Garo hills. There is a forest reserve on an area of 44 square kilometers here. It is up coming as a tourist spot.

In a solitary and lonely place with beautiful surroundings on the Dilsa peak, tourist Bungalow of Meghalaya Tourism Depatt has come up. The way to Siju cave and Siju sanctuary has gone from Baghmara. The sanctuary is 50 kilometres away from Baghmara. On one side of the road is 200 meters steep mountain and on other the side is a ditch in a green forest. The river Dilsa flows cutting open the ditch. On this road a visitor will find pitcher plants. The paradise of anglers-the Napak Lake is nearby. It is the paradise of birds also. On the newly contructed road towards Shillong and 40 kilometers away from Baghmar is Balphakram Reserve Forest. To reach the forest one is to cover a distance of 5 kilometers on foot. This forest is famous for its natural diversity. Wind blows here with strong sound, which the Garos believe that this is the abode of perpetual winds. This place can be visited by bus and cab and one can return to Tura on the same day. It takes nearly 4 hours to reach Baghmara, or one can stay at Tourist Lodge C/O—D.C.Baghmara. South garo Hills, Meghalaya. The mountains are made more beautiful by the Rododendrons and orchids. At Siju Forest Bungalow and Tourist Lodge on the bank of Simsang River are available.

The route to Tura and other places of the Garo Hills: —- Buses ply to Tura from Shillong via Guwahati, Goalpara and Dhubi. Tourist coming from upper India and abroad are advised to go to Tura from Guwahati or from New Bongaigoan crossing the Brahmaputra by launch and proceed to Tura via Goalpara and Phulbari. No need to go to Shillong first.

Hotels in Shillong: —- (STD CODE) — 0364.

H. Center Point ph—2225210, H. Broadway ph—2226996, H. Magham ph— 2227796, H. Alpine Continental ph– 22485829, H. Pine Borough ph– 2220698, Shillong Club ph—2225497, H. Pine Wood European Ward ph—2223116, Grand Hotel ph—2224933, Orchid Lake Resort ph—2570258, 4 star Hotel H. Polo Towers ph—2222341/42, Royal Heritage Tripura Castle ph—2501149, Ross Ville Guest House ph—2231248.

At Cherrapunji:— Cherrapunji Holidays Resort. STD CODE—036737 Ph—244218. booking at Synrem compound, Don Bosco Road, Shillong, at Calcutta Monalisa ph—033- 24404997, Classic ph—22485677.

At Jayantia Hills, Jowai—Inspection Bunglow and Tourist Lodge of Assam Tourism.

At Tura – District Council Members’ Hostel c/o Secretary Tura Meghalaya, Tourist Complex, Opposite Central School Nazing Bazaar, Tura.

There are lots of hotels in Shillong within the reah of middle class and upper middle class part from the hotels mentioned in Shillong.

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 16^th place in India in terms of population and 14^th 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 18^th 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 13^th 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 17^th 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 9^th 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 2^nd 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 2^nd 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.