Interesting facts about Assam State in INDIA

Facts about Assam

The spectacular gateway to North-East India, Assam remains the most beautiful state of India. The state has a wealth of nature which is untouched and unexplored. This nature lover’s paradise pampers you with majestic sights of Brahmaputra River and wonderful hills. Tea plantation of Assam can never be missed. They stretch all over the state and look like a never ending emerald blanket. Locals of Assam lead a simple life and are deeply rooted to their cultures and traditions. An interaction with them gives you a clear insight of their active way of living which is simple yet unique in its own.

 These are the top places to visit in Assam:

Guwahati

Located on the banks of Brahmaputra River, Guwahati remains a highly popular city of Assam. It is a popular tourist hub and is dotted with numerous attractions, including Kaziranga National Park, Kamakhya Temple, Umananda Temple, Assam Rajyik State Museum, Navagraha Temple, and much more. Guwahati is selfishly blessed by the Mother Nature with the most pleasurable retreats, making it a true delight for nature devotees.

Jorhat

Jorhat is an ideal fusion of history, culture and natural beauty. One can see an endless list of attractions here. Majuli, located at a distance of 20 kms from Jorhat, is planet’s largest river island. Jorhat Gymkhana Club is also a must visit as this is the third oldest in the whole planet. Jorhat’s natural beauty cannot be described in words. Jorhat also houses the largest Tea research station in India and thus, is often termed as the Tea Capital of India. Some of the must visit attractions of Jorhat include Bangal Pukhuri, Thengal Manor, Burigosain Devalaya, Bilvesvar Siva Temple, Magolu Khat, Dhekiakhowa Bornamghar, Purnananda Buragohain Maidam and Raja Maidam.

Sualkuchi

If handloom excites you, then Sualkuchi is perhaps an ideal place for you. This place is the real pride of Assam as it is keeps the traditional bamboo looms still alive. Here you can see silk weaving techniques apart from making of Mekhla Chadars, saris and shawls. This is a place to interact with happy locals and learn some insights about their cultures. The rustic charm of this place is magical and it is surely one of the best places to visit in Assam.

Tezpur

The beauty of Tezpur is unbelievable. The river Brahmaputra flows right through the city and it remains brimming with theatre, traditional dances and cultural events. When it comes to attractions to explore, Tezpur literally spoils everyone with choices. Visit Nameri National Park, Agnigarh, Bamuni Hills, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Chitralekha Udyan and District Museum to get some local flavours.

Hajo

The pilgrimage city of Assam, Hajo is located at a distance of 24kms from Guwahati. It is home to numerous Hindu temples, including Hayagriva Madhab Temple, Kedareshwar Temple and Ganesha Temple. Pilgrims visiting Hajo also pay homage at Powa Mecca, a Muslim pilgrimage. Buddhists believe that Hajo is the place where Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana and thus, it holds great importance among Buddhists as well.

Diphu

Situated in Karbi Anglong district of Assam, Diphu is all about lush green expanses. Botanical Garden, 5 km distance from Diphu, is visited by numerous travellers to explore the varied species of trees and plants. If you have keenness for cultures, then District Museum is ideal for you. This museum was raised in 1886 and exhibits numerous artefacts of archaeological significance.

Shopping

The locals of Assam have great skills of bamboo and cane products’ making. Thus, one must buy local items, handicrafts and souvenirs from here to keep as mementoes. Jappi, the beautiful sunshade, is bought by every traveller visiting here.  Travellers must also buy some wooden crafts, tribal masks, traditional jewels and local paintings depicting the culture and history of the state.

Cuisine

The dishes of Assam are simple yet stuffed with the yummiest ingredients. Rice with fish or meat dishes is cooked in every household. Locals also prepare dishes like Duck meat curry (duck meat cooked with Ash Gourd), Maasor tenga (tangy fish curry), Aloo Pitika (mashed potatoes cooked in local spices) and Baanhgajor Lagot Kukura (chicken with bamboo shoot). To savour something sweet, pitha (moulded sticky rice cake with black sesame filling) is great.

Weather Conditions

The months from November to March (winters and summers) are ideal to visit Assam. While the winter months are chilling, summer months are great to relish the nature sprawling here.

''10 Interesting Facts About Assam which makes you wonder''

1. A sacred lamp at a Vaishnavite monastery in Jorhat district has been burning for continuously for more than 450 years. This lamp is being recognized by the Asia book of records. Asia Book of Records is world record registrar organisation which register human achievement and natural events for individual and institutions based in the Asian countries. The lamp was first lighted in 1528 in Dhekiakhowa Bor Namghar and has been kept burning. 

2. Mayong (or Mayang, also known as the Land of Black Magic) is a village in Morigaon district, Assam, India. It lies on the bank of the river Brahmaputra, approximately 40 km (25 mi) from the city of Guwahati. The name of this village is derived from Sanskrit word Maya which means illusion. Due to its mysterious and creepy past that involves a lot of black magic, Mayong is turning into a crazy tourist spot.

3. Brahmaputra river is the lifeline of the all the people living in Assam . ‘Majuli’ is the river island (A river island is any exposed land surrounded by river water) in the Brahmaputra River, Assam. In 2016, it [Majuli] became the first island to be made a district in India. Majuli is currently listed as the world’s largest river island in the Guinness Book of World Records. Majuli being the epitome of Neo Vaishnavite renaissance, is still home to various ethnic tribal groups comprising of Deoris, Mising, Sonowal Kacharis, and Ahoms.K

4. At all most two thirds of world’s rhinoceros population. Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in the northeast Indian state of Assam. Kaziranga also locally known as the land of red Goats (Deer). The national park owes its existence to Mary Curzon, wife of Viceroy, Lord Curzon, who proposed the idea of converting Kaziranga into a reserve forest. It is UNESCO approved world heritage.

5. Jatinga commonly known as the valley of death of birds is a small village on a ridge located in Dima Hasao district. Birds come here from different places to commit suicide. Usually birds don’t have tendency to commit suicide, but mysterious things happen here. It happens in the late monsoon months and between 7 p.m -10 p.m. According to the villagers, evil spirits flying in the sky is responsible for this. Real reasons behind the jatinga birds suicide cannot be confirmed as there are many reasons cited by the researchers as well as spoken by the public of jatinga. The Mysterious Bird Suicide Phenomenon of Jatinga is a mystery.

6. Digboi is known as the ‘Oil City of Assam’ where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. Digboi is the birthplace of Indian oil industry and the first refinery of the country too located here. is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district.

7. O Mur Apunar Desh (Oh My Endearing Country) is the State Song or State Anthem of Assam. It was written by Lakshminath Bezbarua and it is considered one of his finest poems. In 1927, at a conference in Tezpur, it was officially adopted as the State Anthem.

8. Bihu is the major festival of assam but you would be surprised to know that Assamese celebrate thrice in an year.

9. Assam is the largest producer of tea in India.

10. Bhupen Hazarika Setu which India’s longest river bridge, connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh. It is 9.15 kilometers in length. This is also called Dhola–Sadiya Bridge. The bridge is the first permanent road connection between the northern Assam and eastern Arunachal Pradesh.

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