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Assam
Assam is the gateway to the North-East, dominated by the mighty Brahmputra river that has its origins in Tibet. Assam is a major tea producing area and is also the natural habitat of India's rare one-homed Rhinoceros. One can view gushing rivers on one side, snow capped mountains on the other and lush forests in between.
Guwahati
How To Reach : Indian Airlines -connects Guwahati with Calcutta, Delhi, Bagdogra, Imphal, Agartala. Guwahati is connected by good motorable roads with Shillong (103 kms), Kaziranga National Park (217 kms), Manas wildlife Sanctuary (176 kms), Dimapur (1280 kms), Itanagar (420 kms), Imphal (487 kms), Agartala (599 kms), Aizwal (538 kms), Gangtok (624 kms), Darjeeling (587 kms), Calcutta (1182 kms), and Kohima (342 kms).
Where To Stay : Hotel Dynasty, Hotel Rai Mahal, Hotel Brahmputra Ashok, Hotel Nandan, Hotel Rituraj, V.I.R International, Tourist Lodge.
What To See : Kamakhya Temple, Shiva Temple, Navagrah Temple, Basistha Temple, Umananda Temple, Janardhana Temple, Sankardev Kalakshetra and the State Museum.
Excursions : Sualkuchi (25 kms), Hajo (25 kms), Madan Kamdev (38 kms) and Pabitora sanctuary (32 kms).
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Tezpur
Where To Stay: Tourist Lodge (Govt.), Hotel Luit (Pvt.), tented accomodation in Eco-Camp (Nameri National Park en route Bomdila).
What To See: Ruins at Da Parbatia, Agnigarh and Bamuni hills, the Bhairavi and Mahabhairab temples and twin tanks of Bar pukhuri and padum pukhuri, etc.
Excursions: River rafting and angling adventures can be organised by Eco Camp. Phone: 03714-44246.
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Sibsagar
It was the capital of Ahom kingdom for more than 600 years. Its main feature is the water body from which it derives its name. Other attractions include Rang Ghar, Talatol Ghar, Jai Sagar, etc.
How To Reach: Well connected by road. Distance from Guwahati is 369 kms, from Jorhat 56 kms and Dibrugarh 80 kms, which are also well connected by air and rail.
Where To Stay: Tourist Lodge, Sibsagar.
Excursions: Karingar, Charaideo and Namdang Stone Bridge.
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Meghalaya and Shillong
Meghalaya
Meghalaya or'abode of the clouds, is a source of inspiration to many a poet, a drarnatic canvas for an artist's dream, and the ideal retreat for people in search of beauty and solitude. Meghalaya is one of the most picturesque states of India, offering rich cultural heritage, beautiful waterfalls, and lush vegetation.
Shillong
How To Reach: Shillong has an airport w c at present is being used as a Helipad. The Shillong Transport Department is operating a helicopter service between Guwahati, Shillong and Tura. Well connected by road to Guwahati (127 kms). The nearest railhead is Guwahati.
Where To Stay: Government tourist lodges, Circuit Houses, Hotel Centre Point, Hotel Pinewood, Hotel Alpine, Hotel Polo Tower, Hotel Pegasus Crown etc.
What To See: Umiam Lake, Elephant Falls, Cathedral of Mary, Grotto Church, the All Saints Church, State Central Library, Ward's Lake, the Botanical Garden, Gleneagles (Golf Course).
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Wild Life Attractions
Kaziranga National Park and Manas Tiger Reserve. (For details see our 'Wild Life' section on pages 59-60 of this brochure).
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