Assam, located in northeastern India, is the largest state in the region, bordered by Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Bangladesh, and West Bengal. Its capital, Dispur, is part of Guwahati, the state's largest city. The state is dominated by the Brahmaputra River, featuring lush valleys, tea gardens, and forested hills. Assam is famous for its tea production, contributing over half of India's tea, and its oil and natural gas reserves.
Kaziranga NP, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the world's largest population of the one-horned rhinoceros and also shelters Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, swamp deer, and wild water buffaloes. Designated as a Tiger Reserve, it is recognized as an Important Bird Area, hosting numerous migratory and resident bird species. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries traverse the park, shaping its wetlands, grasslands.
Kamakhya Temple, located in Guwahati, Assam, is one of the most revered Hindu temples dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. It is a part of the 51 Shakti Peethas and holds immense significance in tantric practices. The annual Ambubachi Mela, celebrating the goddess's fertility, attracts thousands of devotees and tourists worldwide. The temple is also a symbol of cultural and spiritual heritage in Northeast India.
Sivasagar is a historical town in Assam, India, known for its rich cultural heritage and significance as the capital of the Ahom Kingdom. The town is famous for its iconic Sivasagar Tank, a large man-made reservoir, and the Shiva Dol, a majestic Shiva temple situated on its banks.