Tourists Attractions of Assam

Other Tourists Attractions are:

Haflong

Haflong, the Assam's only hill station is situated in the rugged terrains of Assam. It is the district Headquarters of North Cachar Hills. Hilly Assam is like a heaven to the senses where one can touch the sweetest dream with the fingers. Haflong Lake, a beautiful lake is located in the heart of the town.


Jatinga


Jatinga, about 9 kms. from Haflong, is famous for the unexplained phenomenon of migratory birds, committing mass suicide. The migratory birds come here during the month of August to November. From the elevated watch tower, one can see them yielding to their death wish and their little plumage dropping down. Other attractions here include exciting trekking in Borail Hills, watching the traditional dances of the tribes and a visit to the Orchid Garden. The best season to visit the Jatinga is from August to April.


Digboi

Digboi is a major oil town which is surrounded by numerous tea gardens and hills. A 100 years old refinery and 112 years old oil field still exist here. The Digboi Refinery was started in 1901 as the first refinery of Asia and the second refinery in the world. Today, the oil field and refinery are the oldest oil field and refinery in the world. There is also a War Cemetery and Golf Course in Digboi.


Tezpur

Tezpur is situated on the north bank of the majestic river Brahmaputra, and known for the magnificent scenic beauty and exquisite archaeological ruins. It is the headquarters of Sonitpur district and is considered as one of the most beautiful towns of the state. Undulated green valleys surrounded by the hills, with snow capped peaks of the Himalayas and lush green tea gardens have all contributed to make


Tezpur a tourist's delight. Tezpur, also known as Sonitpur, the city of blood in Puranas, is associated with the eternal love and romance between princess Usha, the daughter of King Banaand prince Anirudha, the grandson of Lord Krishna. According to the legend, a great mythological war was fought between the Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva and as a result the whole city was said to have been drenched in blood. So this place was known as Sonitpur. Tezpur was ruled by the mythical Demon King Vansur. There are several old temples here of remote antiquity. Tezpur has received a unique place in the history of Assam due to its contribution to art, culture, literature and particularly during the freedom struggle. In 1942, for the first time in entire British India, the Indian flag was hoisted in the police station at Gahpur. Fourteen year old Kanaklata braved British bullets and died holding the national flag aloft. The ruins of the fort are attributed to Vanasur.


Sibsagar


Sibsagar is located about 369 kms. towards the east of Guwahati and also the headquarters of the district of the same name. Sibsagar is situated between Jorhat and Duliajan. It is also a leading tea and oil producing district. Sibsagar is a fast developing modern and beautiful town located around the huge Sibsagar tank, an artificial lake constructed by Queen Madambika in 1734 AD. Sibsagar was the capital of the Ahoms who ruled Assam for the six hundreds years before the coming of the British and is now in ruins. The Shiva Temple built on the bank of this tank is believed to be the highest Shiva temple in India.

A few old monuments found are the water tank dug by King Siva Singha in the 17th century. He also built three temples on its banks dedicated to Vishnu, Shiva and Durga. There is also a Rang Ghar, an original oval-shaped pavilion from where the king watched elephant fights. Besides, there is Charaideo, the necropolis of Ahom kings and a palace at Gurgaon.


Dhubri


Dhubri District - the gateway of western Assam happened to be in the past a meeting place of different racial groups which mingled together and formed a unique Cultural Heritage and Historical Background. The growth of blended culture in this region particularly in case of Language, Art and Religion is due to continuous process of assimilation of various races,scaste & creed of local people,invaders & migrated people.

Dhubri District is bounded both by inter-state and international border i.e. West Bengal and Bangladesh in the west, Goalpara and Bogaigoan district of Assam and Garo Hills district of Meghalaya in the east, Kokrajhar district in the north, Bangladesh and state of Meghalaya in the south.Covering an area of 2,838 Sq. Kms. including forests, riverines, hills etc. the district has become the most densely populated district in India with a density of 584 persons per Sq. Km


Dhubri District is bestowed with attractive scenic beauties by the Mother Nature. Both the banks of river Brahmaputra with its lush green fields, blue hills and hillock is a feast to the eyes of the onlookers. The Chakrasila wild- life sanctuary, the Tegbahadur Gurudwara, the Rangamati Mosque, Mahamaya Dham and the royal palaces attract the people for their unique structures, religious sanctity and mythological importance. Some attractive spots with salient features and pictorial views are depicted below:

Gurudwara Sri Guru Tegbahadur Sahibji

In the heart of the Dhubri Town and on the bank of the river mighty Brahmaputra, this famous Gurudwara is situated. Sikh Guru Nanaka visited this place in 1505 A.D. & met Sri Sankardeva during Nanaka's way from Dhaka to Assam. Thereafter the 9th Guru Tegbahadur came to this place and established this Gurudwara during 17th century. Sikh devotees from all over India and abroad assembled in this Gurudwara pevery year in the month of December to mark the Martydom of Sri Guru Tegbahadur with due solemnity and ceremony. Sikh devotees called this festival as Sahidee-Guru-Parav.



Mahamaya Dham


Mahamaya Dham of Bogribari, about 30-35 Km.east from Dhubri town is next to Kamakhya Than (Guwahati) and Madan-Mohan (Cooch Behar) in its attraction to the pilgrims and tourists. Originaly the famous mother Goddess Mahamaya of Parvatjowar was worshipped by the local people like Kacharies, Koches and Nath etc. It was the presiding deity of the Jaminder of Parvatjowar. Now-a-days the mother Mahamaya is worshipped by all Hindus.


Rangamati Mosque


The very famous Rangamati Mosque was built during 17th century by Hussain Shah; the Governor of Bengal. This Mosque belongs to pre-Mughal period which can be recognised from its typical architectural design. It is about 25Kms away from Dhubri Town. It may be mentioned that Rangamati area was once a very prosperous during thereign of the Koch rulers.It was also frontier post of the Koch rulers. During Mughal regime Rangamati was a great fort of the invading Mughal Army. This unique Mosque was used as a prayer place by the Mohmmedan Soldiers. There is also a Idgah and a deep Well which were also constructed during the same period.


Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary


In the year 1994, Chakrasila Hill Reserve Forest was declared as Chakrasila Hill Wildlife Sanctuary by the Govt.of India covering an area of 4558.7 hectares of land. The distribution of varities of plant species in Chakrasila provides diverse niches for many Wild Life. The Significant Golden Langur exists in Chakrasila Wildlife Sanctuary in addition to other mammals plike Leopard, Leopard cat, Porcupine, Pangoline, Flying Squirrel, Civet cat etc.Adjutants Stork, Indian Owl, Myna, Parrakit, Dove, Hornbil, Jungle Fowl, Kingfisher, Harren, Darter, Snipe, Teal etc. are the birds commonly found. Python, Monitor, Crait, Cobra, Turtle, Tead and frog are some reptiles and amphibians that are also found.

Tourist Places in Assam

Tourist Places in Assam:

Kamakhya Temple:

The Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of the most venerated Shakti shrines in India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams associated with the legend of Shiva and Daksha Yagna.

Kamakhya is located on a hill - Neelachala Parvat or Kamagiri near the city of Guwahati in Assam. Shakti, residing on the Kamagiri hill is known as Kamakhya, the granter of desires. Assam traditionally has been known as the Kamarupa Desa and has been associated with Tantric practices and Shakti worship.

This temple was destroyed in early 16th century, and then rebuilt in the 17th century by King Nara Narayana, of Cooch Bihar. Images of the builder and related inscriptions are seen in the temple.

The Kalika Purana, an ancient work in Sanskrit describes Kamakhya as the yielder of all desires, the young bride of Shiva, and the giver of salvation.

Legend has it that following the destruction of Daksha's sacrifice and the Rudra Tandava of Shiva parts of Sati's body fell at several places throughout India, and these places are revered as Shakti peethas. The reproductive organ of Sati, (the Yoni) is said to have fallen here.

Legend also has it that the supreme creative power of Bhrahma was challenged by Shakti, the mother Goddess, and that Bhrahma could thereafter create, only with the blessings of the Yoni, as the sole creative principle. After much penance, Bhrahma brought down a luminous body of light from space and placed it within the Yoni circle, which was created by the Goddess and placed at Kamarupa.

The temple has a beehive like shikhara. Some of the sculptured panels seen here are of interest. There are images of Ganesha, Chamundeswari, dancing fitures etc.


There is no image of Shakti here. Within a corner of a cave in the temple, there is a sculptored image of the Yoni of the Goddess, which is the object of reverence. A natural spring keeps the stone moist.

Other temples on the Neelachala hill include those of Tara, Bhairavi, Bhuvaneswari and Ghantakarna.

Location: Kamakhya is located on a hill - Neelachala Parvat or Kamagiri near the city of Guwahati in Assam.

The Festivals at Kamrupa Kamakhya

Ambubasi / Ambubachi (Ameti)

A unique festival observed here is the Ambubasi (Ameti) fertility festival. It is believed that, the Goddess (mother Earth) undergoes her menstrual period during this period. At that time the temple is closed for three days and opened with great festivity on the fourth day. It is believed to be inauspicious to till the ground or to plant seeds, during this period.

Durga Puja

Durga Puja is celebrated annually during Navaratri (Durga Puja in West Bengal) in the month of September- October. It is a three day festival attracting several visitors.


Sightseeing near Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Guwahati Zoo

One must visit the Guwahati Zoo, which is the largest natural zoo of the country.

Shiva Temple

The Shiva temple of Umananda, reached by motor boats and public ferries from Umananda Ghat, stands on an island in the middle of the Brahmaputra.

Navagraha Temple

Atop a hill in east Guwahati is the Navagraha temple - the "temple of nine planets," - an ancient seat of astrology and astronomy. Housed in a red beehive-shaped dome, the central lingam is encircled by further nine representing the planets (graha) - Sun (Surya, Ravi), Moon (Chandra, Soma), Mercury (Buddh), Venus (Sukra), Mars (Mangal), Jupiter (Brhaspati) and Saturn (Sani). Two more were added, Rahu and Ketu, the dragon's head and the dragon's tail, or the ascending and descending nodes of the moon.

Vashistha Ashram

At a distance of 12 km from the railway station is the Vashistha Ashram (the abode of sage Vashistha), an interesting old shrine, with plenty of greenness and three beautiful streams, Lalita, Kanta and Sandhya. Several other temples like the Ugratara temple, famous for its golden idol and buffalo sacrifices, are also spread across the city.

Bhubaneshwari Temple

Above Kamakhya is another small temple, Bhubaneshwari, from where one can have a bird's eye view of the Guwahati.

Majuli Island

Assam is famous for Majuli, the world's largest river island. Majuli is situated amidst the Brahmaputra River and accessible by ferry from the tea estate town of Jorhat.

The total area of Majuli has been steadily decreasing due to strong erosion of the river Brahmaputra. Majuli is the centre of Vaishnava ‘Satra’ culture and known for the numerous satras, or Vaishnavite monasteries set up in the 16th century by the revivalist leader, Sankaradeva. UNESCO has recently notified the island as 'World Heritage Site' for its unique preservation of Vaishnavite culture. There are about 22 Satras in Majuli. Some of the major Satras are Kamalabari, Natun Kamalabari, Auniati, Garmur, Samoguri, Dakhinpat and Bengenaati.

The Satras give a projection into dance forms, literature and classical studies, antiques, mask craft and other aspects of Assam’s culture heritage. Auniati is famous for its considerable collection of Assamese old utensils, jewellery and handicrafts. Upper Majuli is the centre of a living heritage of colourful costumes and festivals. Members of the Mishing tribe that came from Arunachal Pradesh live here, and are renowned for their woven Mirizen shawls and blankets. A large variety of migratory birds can also be seen here.

Majuli island has an area of about 1080 sq. kms. And is located in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam state. Majuli enjoys the privilege of being the largest river island in the world. Crested in the bosom of the mighty Brahmaputra and fondly tucked up by Lohit and Khabalu with loving care. It is listed in the UNESCO as world Heritage Site.

Majuli`s individual distinctiveness is that it is not uphill, down dale, snow capped mountains or warbling mountain springs which put a tourist into the thrall in Majub, but it is the freedom of the wind, the freedom of the rivers, the vistas of freedom opening up one after another, the freedom of the birds and the pristine primitiveness, simplicity and innocence of the people living for centuries at close proximity of nature that sways, excites and thrifis the imagination of the tourists.

During the monsoon, the rivers swell and vast tracts of land are submerged. The old and the young and even children steer clear on their rowing boats to safe destinations. No one seems scared of the swelling torrents and no depths seem unchartered water for them. At night wild geese and ducks fly in flocks high above one's head to far-away destinations. Wild birds of a thousand ldnds- local as well as migratory swarm the heels and rivers in Majuli.

There are islands within islands in Majuli and like a capricious woman quickly changing her mood; the landmass keeps changing its shape after every summer. Its beauty reminds a visitor of the shifting reality of the rainbow. .
Best time to visit - autumn and winter.

Access
Majuli is just 20 Kms away from Jorhat. To visit Majuli, one has to Vail the bus or hired taxi service up to Nimati Steamer Ghat and from there embark a Steamer or rowing boat.

Where to Stay ?
Circuit House, Govt. Inspection Bungalo and the Xatras with prior arrangement.

National parks in North East India

Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is the fourth National Park of Assam which lies partly in Dibrugarh district and partly in Tinsukia district. This national park is about 13 kms from Tinsukia Town, which is 483 kms from Guwahati.

This national park covers an area of about 340 square kms. Of the seven parts of the park one part is wet land and the rest is mainly grassland and dense forest. The main attractions of this park are its semi-wild horse and White winged Wood Duck.

Besides this, other animals like Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Elephant, Sambar, Slow Loris, and Indian wild water Buffalo, Capped Langur, Gangetic River Dolphin, and Indian Wild Dog can be seen in this park. More than 250 varieties of local and migratory birds are also found in this park. The best season to visit this park is from November to March.

Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park is situated at the foot hills of eastern Himalayas, about 35 km. from Tezpur. Nameri National Park covers an area of about 200 square km. Hills, deciduous forests and the river Jia Bhoroli have all added a unique charm to it. It is situated in the eastern border of Assam in the valley and mountainous Arunachal Pradesh. Jia Bhoroli river of Assam is famous for the Mahseer angling, since the time of British. This perennial river enters Assam in the plains, near Bhalukpung after swirling through the rugged mountains of Arunachal.

Its is home of the Golden Mahseer - The Tiger of Indian rivers and a catch for any angler. Many wildlife animals are found here like the Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Indian Bison, Sloth Bear, Sambar, Gaur, Himalayan Black Bear, Pangolin, Indian Wild Dog, Civet Cat, Capped Langur etc.

The other reason Nameri is famous for is the herds of elephants. The park have a high density of elephant population and due to lessening of forest cover, they sometimes invade human inhabited villages, which have attracted the attention of wildlife conservationists worldwide. Nameri is a heaven for bird watchers who include the most endangered White Winged Wood duck, four species of Hornbill and small and beautiful Scarlet Minivet. Various species of reptiles, butterflies and moths are also found in this National Park. Atlas Moth with a wing span of more than 10 inches has also been spotted here. The best season to visit this park is from October to April.

Orang National Park

Orang National Park is also known as a mini Kaziranga National Park and covers an area of 78.81 square kms. The Orang National Park is situated on the north banks of river Brahmaputra in the Darrang District of Assam, about 150 kms from Guwahati and 31 kms from Tezpur. Sixty percent of the park is covered by grassland.

The animals that can be seen in the Orang National Park are the One-horned Rhinoceros, Pangolin, Hog Deer, Civet cat, Otters, Wild Boar, Leopard, Elephant, Sambar, Barking Deer and Tiger. Besides the animals, varieties of water birds, Green Pigeon, Florican, Teal, Goose, Pelican, Cormorant, Greylag Goose, Large Whistling Tea Great Adjutant Stork, Kingfisher, Vulture etc. can also be seen in this park.

Manas Tiger Reserve

Manas Tiger Reserve

After Kaziranga the next famous forest reserve is the Manas Tiger reserve, or the Manas Wildlife Sanctuary which is located in what popularly called lower Assam in Barpeta district. This forest reserve is extended up to Bhutan too. Manas Tiger Reserve is situated amidst the gentle slopes at the foothills of the Himalayas in India. Manas derive its name from Goddess Manasa.

The forest stretches beyond Indian Territory to the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, with the crystal waters of the Manas River demarcating the international border. For a brief period, some areas adjoining the river path get flooded; the water level subsides as soon as the rainfall stops because of the slope. Mixed deciduous type of vegetation is found in the park. The dense forest cover often prevents the sunrays from reaching the forest.

This beautiful park, previously known as North Kamrup, was declared a sanctuary on October 1, 1928, with parts of it having been notified as reserved forests as early as 1907 and 1927. It was established as the core of the Manas Tiger Reserve from April 1973 and consecutively inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1985 and elevated to the position of a National Park on September 7, 1990.

 Important Facts:

Location:                          Barpeta, Assam, India

Area covered:                   360 sq. km

Main Wildlife Found:     Tiger, Leopard, Panther

Best time to visit:             November to April

Places to Stay :                 Inspection Bungalow, Bansbari Lodge.

Besides these there are many government recognized guides of offer accommodation and other tour facilities within the park. Elephant safari is very exciting one here.

The core area of Manas National Park is 360-km. Manas is a very special biosphere, for it harbors 20 species of birds and animals that are highly endangered, prominent among those are the attractive Red Pandas, which are occasionally seen in the higher elevation. Initially the park was a wildlife sanctuary but in 1990 it was declared a National Park.

Hispid Hare, Pigmy Hog and Golden Langur are some of the rare species of animals found in the park apart from Tigers, Elephants, Rhinoceros, Wild Buffalo, Wild Boar, Sambhar, Swamp Deer, and Hog Deer, which are easily spotted. During the agitation by the local tribes in the 90s this forest suffered a lot and many animals came on the verge of extinction. But now a days effort by the government with help of many NGOs are trying to restore its past glory.

To make rhinos settle here some rhinos have been Tran located from Kaziranga to Manas and with successful results more animals are being Tran located here.

The natural beauty of this park with stream and hills along with colorful trees makes is one of the best parks with natural beauty in India.

A total of 55 mammals, 36 reptiles and three amphibians have been recorded Manas harbours by far the greatest number of India's Schedule I mammals of any protected area in the country.

Migratory Birds

Come winter and Manas is full of migratory birds like the River chats, Forktails, Cormorants and Ducks like the Ruddy Shell-Duck. Other woodland birds like the Indian Hornbill and Pied Hornbill also found.

Butterflies and reptiles are also seen aplenty in Manas. In the river water, one can enjoy boating and fishing. Colored pebbles of the Manas River are an added attraction not to be missed.

Important Information: Tourists pay the entry fee at the Bansbari Range Office, 1 km before the entry gate at Baripada.

Park Charges Entry Fee : Rs. 20 (Indians) & Rs. 250 (foreigners), Jeep entry Fee : Rs. 300, Still Camera : Rs. 50 (Indians) & Rs. 500 (foreigners), Video Camera : Rs. 100 (Indians) & Rs. 500 (foreigners), Safari : Rs. 120 (Indians) & Rs. 750 (foreigners), Boat Ride : Rs. 8000 (8 seater boat), which can be shared amongst the passengers.

Take a 5 km long walk besides the jungle trail along the river around Mathanguri to observe different variety of birds and flowers.

Park timings are 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

A number of rest houses and camp sites in and around the park provide accommodation to the tourists.

There are three protected areas in Manas, the Manas Sanctuary (391 sq. km), Manas National Park (520 sq. km) and Manas Tiger Reserve (2600 sq. km). The entry of tourists is restricted to the central area or the Bansbari range. Encroaching into the rest of the park, such as Panbari and Bhuyanpara ranges is considered dangerous, especially without an armed escort.

The Makibana area in Bhuyan Para range is considered good for Tiger sighting.

Foreign tourists require a special permit to visit the park, as well as the state of Assam.

The nearest centre is Barpeta road where most of the facilities including post, telegraph, telephone, hospital and drug stores are easily available.

Monsoon season should be avoided for a travel to the park as heavy rains often flood the place

It is always better to get prior information before visiting as the opening and closing timings have become erratic since the ethnic troubles recently.

Major tourist places in North East India

Major tourist places in North East India

India basically is divided into four zones. East zone, West zone, North zone and South zone. But hardly people know that East zone is further subdivided into North East Zone. This North East (N.E.) consists of basically seven sister states namely Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura.

Now a day another state has been included in this N.E. category; Sikkim with main purpose to get the financial benefits from the Govt. of India and promote tourism. So now North East India consists of eight states all together.

North East of India had never got the focus it deserves regarding the growth and promotion of tourism like other states normally gets from the media. This is mainly due to lack of publicity and promotion by the media and the concerned state governments.

Now days after analyzing the abundant tourism potential of these states various steps have been taken by the Government of India and the other NGOs.

The states of this part of India is blessed with abundant natural resources which include oils, forest woods, coal and scenic beauty which include mountains, hills, plenty of rivers and streams and forests with rich flora and fauna containing numerous animals some of which are very rare and listed into the Endangered species lists by the UNO. Besides there are many small and very big size tea gardens. In fact Assam is the biggest tea producing state in the world and produces some f the finest quality of tea leaves in the world.
 Major Tourist Hot Spots :
 Kaziranga National Park

To begin with Assam, this state is famous for many forests and the most famous forest reserve is the Kaziranga National Park which is about 200kms from Guwahati. It is the only natural habitat of the famous one horned rhino in the world. Besides this forest reserve have elephants, deer, pygmy hog, and hornbill birds along with cranes.

This forest has also been declared as Tiger Reserve as Royal Bengal Tigers have been spotted here in large numbers. In fact the latest tiger census shows that this forest has about 86 nos. of tigers which is highest in India in respect of density of the animal

There are over 1500 number of rhinos. Here the famous elephant grass which is so tall that even elephants can hide there is found here.

It is one of the significant natural habitats for conservation of biological biodiversity of universal value. The values and criteria made Kaziranga National Park to get inscribed in the World Heritage Site List 1985. The Kaziranga National Park area consists of 429.93 Sq.Km. with an additional area of 429.40 Sq.Km. and situated in the two districts of Assam, namely Golaghat and Nagaon. The total area of the park within Nagaon district is 175 Sq.Km., out of which 135 Sq.Km. falls under Bagori Forest Range office and 40 Sq.Km. falls within Ghorakati Forest Range office.

Location

Middle Assam in North East India

Latitude:- 26°30 N to 26°45 N

Longitude:- 93°08 E to 93°36 E

Climate:- Sub-Tropical Monsoon with average rainfall of 1320 mm and  temperature ranging from 8° C in Winter to 38° C in Summer

Located on the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River in the far North East of India, Assam, Kaziranga National Park covers an area of approximately 430-sq-kms with its swamps and tall thickets of elephant grass making it the ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. Due to limitless poaching of this prehistoric survivor, the Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940.

Major Wildlife Attractions of Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary

Beside of course the great one horned Indian Rhino, the other major wild attractions include a large population of Indian Elephants, Indian Bison, Swamp Deer or Barasingha, Hog Deer, Sloth Bears, Tigers, Leopard Cats, Jungle Cats, Otters, Hog Badgers, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Wild Boar, Jackal, Wild Buffalo, Pythons, Monitor Lizards, etc.

Kaziranga National Park is a birding paradise; the grasslands are a raptor country that can be seen on safari makes a remarkable experience.  These include the Oriental Honey Buzzard, Black-Shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, White Tailed Eagle, Grey-Headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Griffon, etc. Huge numbers of migratory birds descend on the parks lakes and marshy areas during winters, including Greylag Geese, Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck, Red-Crested Pochard and Northern Shoveller.

Best Time to Visit Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga's visiting season is from mid-November to early April months. During the monsoons, the Brahmaputra River bursts its banks, flooding the low-lying grasslands and causing animals to migrate from one area to another within the Kaziranga National Park.

Places to stay at Kaziranga

  Wild grass Resort

Location :

The Wild Grass lodge is located outside Kaziranga National Park area and is about 200-kms away from Guwahati. Built in an attractive rural style kind of architeture, the resort's surrounding ground is covered with more than 40 species of trees over 200 species of shrubs, creepers and climbers

Accommodation Facilities:

Wild Grass Jungle Lodge provides 18 double rooms in 2 jungle lodges. Wild Grass Tented Camp provides accommodation in three tents pegged under a high thatched roof amidst an ambience of ruins. The rooms in the Jungle Lodge have attached bathrooms with hot & cold water facilties. Tented Camp has common convenience of bathroom and showers with modern tiles and hot & cold water facility.

Food Services:

There is a provision of three meals a day, which includes tea and coffee on request.

Sports & Leisure Activites:

• Tour visits to the village and tea garden with prior permission.

• Visits to the tribal village and nature treks.

• Wildlife viewing on a jeep safari with a guide.

• Breakfast & packed lunch upon departure from the resort.

Bonhabi Resort

Welcome to Bonhabi for a cosy & exotic holiday with family.

It is an ardent desire 7 the dream of some one with a spirited mind coupled with a mission to make a home away from home for an ideal & wonderful retreat. The total strength of Bonhabi lies on those people who dedicate their service & never5 hestiate to give you assurance for a cosy & homely stay with total security.You will be pleased to find you are more at home than ever.

Bonhabi is an exotic tourist destination amidst all scenic beauty of nature. Located at Bagarijuri, 1 No. Kohora Gaon Kaziranga, just one minute away from the main gate of Kaziranga National Park.The resort is a prefect blend of tradition & modernity. It is colorful yet traditional with 8 cottages which are large airy & very modern in their layout.Maginficent views of tropical rainforest bordered with paddy fields are the norm for every cottage.The counter point of traditional furniture is pleasing & the standard spongy beds look inviting.The most important extension of each cottage is its Bathroom with all modern facilities. The cottages are synonymous with luxury & equipped with a large & majestic lobby adorned with ethnic yet modern furniture to bring in a gorgeous splendid look & a multi cuisine restaurant specailising in ethnic foods.We also take pride in regular arrangement of glimpses of the diverse culture of the region through folk art forms. We have ample arrangement for Elephant & Jeep safari inside the Kaziranga National Park where the rat race is far away from your mind.

Access :

By air :

The nearest point of entry via air is the Airport at Jorhat (approximately 98 km ). Regular flights available from New Delhi, Calcutta & Mumbai.

By Road:

The journey from Guwahati to Kaziranga can also be undertaken by road over a distance of 239 km approximately & Guwahati is well connected with all major cities of India.

Aranya Resort

The Aranya Forest Lodge run by the Assam government are 3 km from the park entrance at Mihimukh. The Aranya Forest Lodge spread in 7 acres. The lodges have A/C and non A/C rooms furnished with modern accessories and attached bathroom with running hot / cold water.

Riding elephants are available at the Mihimukh entrance.

Besides these there are numerous small cottages spread in an around the sanctuary.