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Coverage Area -
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About Assam
 Assam
the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests
is the gateway to the north eastern part of India. The
mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins in Tibet
charts its majestic course through this state. This
mystic land of eternal blue hills and beautiful rivers
is renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna, the world
famous one horned rhinoceros and other rare species of
wildlife on the verge of extinction. Barring Africa,
there is perhaps no part of the world where such a
variety of wildlife exists.
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Places to See in Assam
Kaziranga Tourism | Guwahati Tourism | Tezpur Tourism
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How to Reach Assam
Air: Guwahati is well connected by Air and railway to
Delhi and Kolkata. Flight time between Guwahati –Delhi
is approximately 2.5 hrs. For details and reservation
check Indian railways and Indian Airlines website.
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History of Assam
 Assam's
history goes back to ancient times. The base of this
history can be found in Tantric literature, Buddhist
literature, Assamese folklore and Vedic literature.
However, first mention of the state of Assam is found in
the epics and the religious legends. The Aryans
belonging to the priestly and warrior classes found
their way into Assam in very early times. Various places
mentioned in the epics, like Mahabharata etc. are now
identified with sites in this state.
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 Assam
Art & Crafts
The people of Assam have traditionally been craftsmen
from time immemorial. Though Assam is mostly known for
its exquisite silks and the bamboo and cane products,
several other crafts are also made here.
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Wildlife in Assam
 Kaziranga
National Park : The Kaziranga National Park is the only
National Park in the State situated in central Assam
with an area of 430sq. km. It is the home of the great
Indian one horned Rhinoceros (Unicornis). The landscape
of Kaziranga is of sheer forest, tall elephant grass,
rugged reeds, mellow marshes and shallow pools.
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 Adventure
in Assam
One of the world's largest rivers, the Brahmaputra and
it's tributaries flow through the state offering a wide
network of rivers for various water sports. Angling :
The river Jia Bhoroli, Kapili and Manas are the best
places for angling. The Jia Bhoroli river is home to the
fierce game fish, the Golden Mahseer, or tiger of the
Himalayan rivers.
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Assam Fair & Festivals
 Assam
is a land of fairs and festivals. Most of the festivals
celebrated in Assam have their roots in the diverse
faith and belief of her inhabitants, but a spirit of
accommodation and togetherness characterizes the
celebration of all festivals. The perfect fusion of
heritage of her numerous races has made Assam the home
of the most colorful festivals which are passionate,
compelling and mesmerizing reflecting the true spirit,
tradition and lifestlye of the people of Assam.
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