Assam is one of the most beautiful and scenic states in India. There is hardly any other state which has such variety and colour in its natural scenery and in the cultural treasures of the people that inhabit it. This land of contrasts is an amazing destination with each place having something special to offer.

Guwahati

Spread along the mighty Brahmaputra, Guwahati is the gateway to the enchanting North Eastern India. The Light of the East, Pragjyotishpura, as it was known once upon a time, is said to have been a vast kingdom during the epic period of the Mahabharata. Today, the bustling metropolis of Guwahati is the hub of the region and also its largest city.

Guwahati's landscape is dotted with temples like the great Kamakya templs, Nabagraha templ, Umananda temple etc. Also located in beautifully landscaped setting is the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, a multi-Arts complex showcasing the rich culture of the state. Named after the greatest Vaishnava saint and the greatest integrator of the Assamese society Srimanta Sankardeva, the Kalakshetra houses a Central Museum where cultural objects and day-to-day articles used by different ethnic groups have been preserved and exhibited. It also has a library of rare books and manuscripts.

Sualkuchi

Sualkuchi is one of the world's largest weaving villages often called the Manchester of the East. This silk town of the East produces three unique varieties of silks, the Golden Muga, the White Pat and the warm Eri. Silks grown all over the state find their way to Sualkuchi, 32 kms from Guwahati.

The entire population here is engaged in weaving exquisite silk fabrics. A renowned centre of silk production, particularly known for Muga - the golden silk of Assam which is not produced anywhere else in the world.

Majuli

Majuli, the world's largest river island is situated in the midst of river Brahmaputra, is the centre of Vishnava culture in Assam.

There are nearly twenty two Vaishnava monasteries or satras in Majuli. The major satras are Kamalabari, Natun Kamalabari, Auniati, Garmur, Samoguri, Dakhinpat and Bengenaati. These satras are regarded as the main centres for Assamese art, music, dance, drama, handicrafts, literature and religion etc.

Sibsagar

Sibsagar was the capital of the Ahoms who ruled Assam at a stretch for six hundred years before the advent of the British. It is a beautiful town with a rich cultural fabric.

Sibsagar is 369 kms. towards the east of Guwahati and is the headquarters of a district of the same name. It is also a leading tea and oil producing district.

The highest Shiva temple in India, situated in the heart of Sibsagar, which was the capital of the Ahom dynasty.

Digboi

Surrounded by numerous Tea Gardens and mystic blue hills, Digboi is a major oil town.

The Digboi Refinery came into being in 1901 as the first refinery of Asia and as the second one in the world. Today, the oil field and refinery are the oldest continuing oil field and refinery in the world.