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Page 1 of 2 Assam: A paradise beckons you! By Mofid Rahman  If you felt tired and was looking to refresh yourself by visiting a place with greenery, scenaries, wildlife with some unique flora and fauna condensed with relics of a royal Dynasty which had a magnificent rule of over 600 years with sculptures of old Sakti worship, churches from old British age and avenues for great adventures through rafting and cruising in one of the major Rivers of the world(the mighty Brahmaputra) and it’s tributaries coupled with hilly terrains to go for trekking as well as golfing at various golf courses and taking equestrian rides through scenic tea Gardens with vistas for shopping experiences of unique ethnic handicraft garments and products at almost 1/100th cheaper rate than at Tourism hotspots like Switzerland, Egypt, Malaysia, South Africa or Middle East then you are invited to visit a place named Assam in the Northeastern corner of India in Asia.
Assam is a state lying in the NorthEastern Region of India in Asia. It is well connected via Air, Road and Railways from almost every major city in India. Assam is situated between 90-96 degree East Longitute and 24-28 degree North Latitude, It is bordered in the North and East by the Kingdom of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh(a State of India). Along the south lies Nagaland(a State of India), Manipur (a State of India)and Mizoram(a State of India). Meghalaya(a State of India) lies to her South-West, Bengal(a State of India) and Bangladesh to her West.  To tell you what to watch out for in Assam are :
Beautiful wildlife with unique flaura and Fauna Picturesque scenaries Tea Gardens and the special Tea Monuments and relics of Ahoms(a dynasty who ruled assam for almost 600 years whom even the mightyMoghuls found difficult to conquer) Temples and Masjids built in ancient times as well as Xatraa and naamghars( place of praising the God, Vishnu) of Vaishanivate movement started by Sri Sankardeva Unique Jewelry items, handwoven garments made of eri, silk and muga worms The mighty Brahmaputra River, its tributeries and Waterfalls Various handicraft and bamboo products, wooden furnitures and artifacts Beautiful village girls in colourful handwoven garments The assamese cuisine mainly rice based, less of oil and raw spices which differs a lot from any other Indian Cuisine as it has its very own flavor, taste and stand The various trekking, river rafting and adventure sport locations Golf courses Birdview points from Hilltops to view whole green valleys Beautiful stadia Unique musical organs made of Bamboo and bell metal Bell metal artifacts
 And lot, lot more to make it the best tour and adventure you would had ever.
You need not worry much regarding your arrival as Assam is it is well connected with the rest of India as it is the gateway for north eastern region of India. Indians require no permit to visit any parts of Assam. The foreigners, however, are required to have valid Indian visa to enter the state of Assam. You can try any of the options to reach Assam. By AirThe state has one international Airport in Guwahati. Other airports are Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Tezpur, North Lakhimpur and Silchar. The following Airlines operate regular flights to Assam Indian Airlines, Spice jet, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Kingfisher, IndiGo and Air Deccan By RoadA network of National Highways and other roads connect Assam other Indian cities. Guwahati is the junction of National Highway Nos.31,37,40 and52.It is the nodal point for road transport in the region. Beyond Guwahati ,rail network is limited, making the road network important. Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has bus services linking Guwahati with towns in nearby states. Other state transport corporations and private operators added to the region's network. Bus travel is not expensive. Tourist buses are better than ordinary ones and have overnight services to many towns. Night Bus services:Currently night bus services are available to: Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tinsukia, Silchar, Dimapur, Kohima, Imphal, Aizwal and Itanagar.Services offered by Assam State Transport Corporation, The tourist destinations in Assam are also well connected by road network. By RailA convenient Indian Railways network runs through out the state connecting major Indian cities with Assam. A train Journey to Assam is an enriching experience especially to the lovers of nature. With its green hills, mighty rivers and dense woodlands, Stretching from 24º to 28º North Latitude and from 90º to 96º East Longitude, the state is landlocked on all sides by both national and international territory. You can be rest assured that there will not be any single dull moment during your stay in this beautiful land in various rides through hilly terrains and nights at Bunglows and forest camps ...... The places are beautiful, cold and romantic, people are very friendly, warm and hospitable, the guides are knowledgeable, the rides are as majestic as it could be (try the Elephant ride in Kaziranga National Park...you won't forget it for lifetime!), the food are delicious, the adventures are truely Amazing ........ I will be glad concluding this introduction to Assam by wishing you 'Bon Voyage to Assam'.
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