Places to visit in Assam

Brahmaputra plains, tea gardens and rhinos.

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Places to see

Nagaon

UNESCO site and home to most of the world’s one-horned rhinos.

Best time: Nov–Apr

One of the world’s largest river islands, known for Vaishnavite satras and mask-making.

Best time: Oct–Apr

Kamrup Metropolitan

Ancient Shakti temple on Nilachal hill above Guwahati.

Best time: Oct–Apr

Baksa

UNESCO tiger and elephant reserve on the Bhutan border.

Best time: Nov–Apr

Old Ahom capital with Rang Ghar, Talatal Ghar and great temple tanks.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Dima Hasao

Assam's only hill station, with a lake and rolling green hills.

Best time: Oct–Apr

Marigaon

Small grassland sanctuary with a very dense population of one-horned rhinos.

Best time: Nov–Mar

Masor tenga, Pitha, Assam tea.

Muga silk, Bell-metal craft.

Rongali Bihu, Across Assam: Usually mid-Apr. Assamese New Year with Bihu dance, songs and pitha.

Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.