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Assam

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A majestic one-horned rhinoceros standing in the highlands of Kaziranga National Park during a flood.

Welcome to Assam!

Assam is a beautiful state in northeastern India. It is surrounded by tall mountains and flows between two big rivers: the Brahmaputra River and the Barak River. Assam is famous for its green tea fields and rich wildlife.

Nature and Wildlife

Assam is home to amazing animals and plants. You can find rare Indian rhinoceroses in special parks like Kaziranga National Park. These parks also have tigers, elephants, and many colorful birds. The forests and wetlands of Assam are full of life all year round.

Culture and Festivals

People in Assam love to celebrate! The biggest festival is called Bihu. There are three types of Bihu:

  • Rongali Bihu in spring, when farming begins.
  • Kongali Bihu when fields are green.
  • Bhogali Bihu in winter, to thank nature for the harvest.

During Bihu, everyone dances, sings, and wears beautiful traditional clothes.

Food and Drinks

Assam has tasty food! A typical meal includes rice, lentils, and fish stew. Special flavors come from khar (a sour paste) and tenga (a type of lemon). Traditional drinks are enjoyed during festivals.

Fun Facts

  • Assam makes more than half of India’s tea!
  • The state flower is the Foxtail orchid.
  • Assam has oil too—it was where India’s first oil well was dug in 1867.

Assam is a wonderful place with friendly people, amazing nature, and rich traditions. Whether you love animals, festivals, or tasty food, you will find something special here!

Images

The Kamakhya Temple, a beautiful historic temple located on Nilanchal Hill in Guwahati, Assam.
A historic temple in Sivasagar, Assam, showcasing beautiful cultural architecture.
Historical monument in India preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.
The Rang Ghar is a historic two-storied building that was used by Ahom kings for watching festivals and games during the Rangali Bihu celebration.
A beautiful historic temple dedicated to Lord Hayagriva Madhava.
Historical tomb structure of Ahom Kings in Assam, India.
A beautiful tea garden in Assam, India, showing rows of tea plants and a calm rural landscape.
A beautiful landscape view from Dibru Saikhuwa National Park in Assam, India.
Fishing nets set up in the Khekutia River near Majuli, a large river island in India.
Map showing the traditional boundary of the ancient Kamarupa kingdom in India.
Historical ruins of the Deopahar Archaeological Site in Numaligarh, Assam, India.
Historical burial mounds in Charaideo, Assam, showcasing the region's unique cultural heritage.
Historical map showing the extent of the Assamese kingdom and neighboring regions at their peak

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