Assam Cities

Introduction

Assam is a state that enjoys richness in culture and scenic locations. Lush green areas, rich culture, enchanting attractions have listed Assam as the top visited destinations of the country. Cities of Assam have a unique charm that allures tourists from far-flung regions. These cities are loaded with historical monuments, tea gardens, temples and last but not the least natural beauty.

Some of the popular cities in the region are:

Digboi

Being a part of amazing Assam, Digboi is beautiful beyond expectation. Digboi, the name itself has a legend attached with it. The region got recognition across the globe for the oil refinery. According to the belief, Digboi oil well is the oldest running oil well in the world.

Dibrugarh

Adhakrishna Mandir is a popular pilgrimage attraction in Dibrugarh. Another attraction in the region is Tilinga Mandir. This temple is famous for numerous bells in the temple. Aiy Than, which is a traditional Assamese mandir is also a must visit place in Dibrugarh. Tourists can also visit  Botanical Garden during their visit to Dibrugarh.

Guwahati

Kaziranga National Park, Kamakhya Temple and Navagraha Temple are the must visit places in Guwahati. The city has everything to allure tourists. Apart from the natural beauty, the city fascinates you with the pilgrim attractions, sanctuary, museum and the national park. Colourful celebrations of festivals here are also worth experiencing.

Majuli Island

Majuli is famous for being home to different periods of rich history. The Island is loaded with monuments that speak volume about the golden days of bygone era. Dakhinpat Satra, Garmur, Auniati Satra, Kamalabari Satra, Bangalpukhari and Raja Maidam are few names from the list of monuments in the city. A popular picnic spot in the region named Tengapania is also a preferred tourist attraction in Majuli.

Sibasagar

The town is little different from all the other places. It has the blend of different attractions that cater to every sense of the tourists. Sibasagar has museum, monuments, palace, sanctuary and religious attractions. The town is a perfect host and knows how to please the guests. Tai Ahom Museum, Sibsagar Tank, Pani Dihing Bird Sanctuary, Namdang Stone Bridge, Gargaon Palace and Dargah of Ajan Pir are the prime attractions in Sibasagar.

Tezpur

Tezpur is popular across the globe for religious reasons. Ketakeshwar Dewal is a religious place. The highlight of this holy site is the fact that it houses one of the largest Shiva lingas across the world. The city also houses an ancient temple, which is believed to be established by king Bana. This ancient Mahabhairav temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Apart from these, District Museum, Da Parbatia, Cole Park and Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary are also counted amongst famous attractions in Tezpur.

Umrongso

Natural beauty is the pride of Umrongso. It is one of the regions that has untouched beauty in abundance. Garampani is a natural hot water spring. According to the belief, water of the spring has medicinal powers. Picturesque locations and salubrious weather of the city is enough to bind anyone for a longer stay.