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known for Kaziranga is famed for the conservation of Assam , large and old numerous exotic species including the pride Assam resources, of the state, the one horned rhino. There Assam is a northeastern state of Assam and for its rich . are also other rarely found animals and Assam has successfully conserved the one- endangered species that can be seen here . Its capital is , located horned Indian from near such as the Hoolock Gibbons, Swamp deer, on the outskirts of its largest city, extinction, along with the and Leopard Cats, Civet Cats, etc. The . Located south of the numerous species of birds, and it provides broad terrain of the jungle is covered in eastern , one of the last wild habitats for the Asian plush flora that includes tall grass, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra elephant. It is becoming an increasingly marshland and dense tropical moist broad and the valleys along Famous For : State / Provinc popular destination for tourism, and leaf forests. Kaziranga is also an important with the Karbi Anglong and the Kaziranga and Manas are both World 'bird area', as recognized by Birdlife North Cachar Hills with an area of Assam is a northeastern state of India. Its Heritage Sites. International, for providing sanctuary to 30,285 square miles capital is Dispur, located on the outskirts of Assam was also known for its Sal tree varied species of exotic birds such as forests and forest products, much depleted hornbills, grey headed fish eagle, pelicans, (78,438 km²). its largest city, Guwahati. Located south of now. A land of high rainfall, Blyth’s Kingfisher and many more. Opt for Assam is surrounded by six of the the eastern Himalayas, Assam comprises the Brahmaputra and the Assam is endowed with lush greenery and an Elephant safari or a jeep safari to explore other Seven Sister States: Barak river valleys along with the Karbi the mighty river Brahmaputra, whose the wilderness. , , Anglong and the North Cachar Hills with an tributaries and oxbow lakes provide the 2 , , and area of 30,285 square miles region with a unique hydro-geomorphic and (78,438 km²). aesthetic environment. Assam is surrounded by six of the other . Seven Sister States: Arunachal Pradesh, What To Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. These states are connected to the rest of India via a narrow strip in West SEE called the Corridor or 5 Sights

"Chicken's Neck". http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-assam-lp-1273181 Assam also shares international borders with and ; and cultures, 1 Kaziranga peoples and climate with South-East – National Highway 37, , important elements in India’s Look East Assam 785612, India This Pdf and its contents are copyright © 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the policy. character and all other marks displayed herein are registered and/or common law trademarks of Assam became a part of India after the ixigo.com and/or third parties. Sheltering a major portion of world's British occupied the region following the population of Rhinos, Kaziranga National First Anglo-Burmese War of 1824–1826. It is Park Assam is one among the five natural Assam Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/assam page 2

UNESCO world heritage sites in India. It is during winters.  -Manas Road, Barpeta, home to the Great Indian One Horned Guwahati, Assam 781315, India Rhinos and many other exotic species that makes this National Park one of the most has an exotic feel to it, sought after destinations for the wildlife The best time to visit Kaziranga National with a stunning dense forest and the blue buffs. Park is mid- to early April. hills of Bhutan looming in the distance. The Madan Kamdev temple is another Home to the tiger, elephant, wild buffalo 3 () important temple in and as also that golden langur and red Hajo. It is an important archaeological site panda, Manas is classified as a World that dates back to the 10th-12th century. Heritage Site in danger. Being a temple devoted to Kamdev it has You get permits to enter the Manas National Kaziranga National Park is famed for the close resemblance with the temples at Park at . You can enter in your conservation of numerous exotic species Khajuraho.  own 4-wheeler or a hired one. There are no including the Pride of the state, the one Forest Department safaris but private horned rhino. There are also other rarely resorts offer safaris. There are elephant found animals seen in this National Park rides, walks, tea plantation and village visits such as the Hoolock Gibbons, Swamp deer, on offer. Leopard Cats, Civet Cats, Tigers etc.  5 Assam State Zoo Hajo, Dist.- Kamrup, Assam, India Apart from the temples in Hajo there is a very sacred shrine for the community, the Powa Mecca. Hajo, near Guwahati is a important religious According to the inscriptions it is said that center for three religions , the walls of this mosque has the foundation The broad terrain of the jungle is covered and Islam. The age old of one gram of soil brought from the holy in plush flora that includes tall elephant harmonious confluence of these traditions Mecca. It stands atop Garurachal Hill in Hajo grass, marshland and dense tropical moist can still be seen at this place today. The and has the tomb of Pir Giasuddin Auliya broadleaf forests. Kaziranga National Park is that is located who is said to have brought the soil from also an 'important bird area' as recognized on the hill called Manikuta has a unique the holy town. He is also a pioneer of the by Birdlife International for providing story to it. It is an ancient temple dedicated religion in the state of Assam. During the sanctuary to varied species of exotic birds to Lord Visnhu's avatar of Hayagriva (Vishnu reign of the Mughals, Sujauddin Mohammed Assam State Zoo-Cum-Botanical such as horn bills, grey headed fish eagle, with the head of a horse). One school of Shah built this mosque in 1657 AD.  Garden, R.G. Baruah Road, pelicans, blyth’s Kingfisher and many more. Buddhist also considers this temple to Guwahati, Assam 781005, India 4 Manas National Park Here one may opt for an Elephant safari or a contain a relic of Lord Buddha. They say that jeep safari to explore the wilderness. this is the spot where Gautama Buddha Assam State Zoo and the Botanical Gardens However the Elephant safari is very popular attained Nirvana. Numerous people of housed within the zoo. The and so it should be booked earlier. community congregate at the shrine  exquisitely landscaped Gardens was Assam Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/assam page 3

established in 1982. A home to diverse best restaurants in Guwahati. You can GS Road, Kamrup, Guwahati, Assam Main Road, Guwahati, Assam species of , palms, shrubs and savour the best delicacies not only from 781007, India 781003, India conifers, it spreads over an area of 85 Assam but from the entire North-. hectares.  +91-98640-21111 +91-99540-00407|+91-99540-49116 The food, service quality, ambience and the all that you expect in a restaurant are top At notch. Delicacies of  North-East India If you are looking for a chilled out and The Morung be prepared for a barbecue like Freshwater fish, duck and pigeon relaxed lace where you can listen to some delight. Specialising in Chinese and meat are a must have for the non- quality music while sipping on to a beer, authentic North-Eastern cuisines, it is a vegetarians. You can’t miss on the flavour of step in to Cafe Hendrix. This place is an regular haunt for the locals as well as One of the main attraction of the exotic wild herbs used at the awesome place for music lovers. Live band travellers. It is very famous for the Naga Assam State Zoo is the Orchid house which Maihang. So go ahead, and let yourself lose performences on weekends and the food served. boasts of a collection of more than 40 in this North-Eastern culinary grandeur. amazing ambiance of this place is quite The Morung is value-for-money too, so the varieties of rare orchids gathered from the welcoming.  mouth-watering dishes won’t burn a big entire North East region of the country. The 4 Khorikaa hole in your pockets. gardens are open on all days except Fridays.

3 Maihang Where To Cafe Hendrix is located in the right opposite to the Downtown Hospital, at a pretty Eat stretegic location, for which reason the pub 5 Places is regularly visited by a decent crowd.  http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-assam-lp-1273181 2 The Morung 1 Cafe Hendrix

1st Floor, Kamal C Plaza, Guwahati- Road, Guwahati, Assam 781007, India 1st Floor, Raja Complex, Tiniali, Beltola, Guwahati, Assam +91-98649-82948 781007, India

+91-98543-73978 Khorika is a fine restaurant offering range of mouth-watering North-eastern dishes Once in Guwahati, you can expect to be that you can savour on to. Various delicacies mesmerised by the food at the city. presented in the typical manner will make Rajgarh Plaza, Ground Floor, Rajgarh Maihang Restaurant at GS Road is one of the Opposite Pantaloons, Down Town, you remember the flavours of Assam Assam Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/assam page 4

forever. You must try out the Duck cooked in shoot, which will blow your mind. There are also limited quantities of 4 types of dishes (a semi gravy, a green leafy vegetable, a pitika - mashed potato, and a khar) and a dessert item. Lime, green chillies, a spicy and a pickle are 5 Gams Delicacy Restaurant served on the side at the Delicacy. Sometimes they even include a complimentary clear vegetable soup.

Apart from the traditional fare, Delicacy serve a range of fish and meat dishes that you can relish on!

RG Baruah Road, Ganeshguri Chariali, Dispur, Swaraj Nagar, Ganeshguri, Guwahati, Assam 781006, India

+91-361-2233402

Delicacy is a restaurant in the Ganeshguri area of Guwahati that is solely concentrated to the local cuisine of the state. You can find a range of local cuisines of Assam, cooked to perfection. You can try out Akhaj (veg thali meal) for INR 80 which gives you unlimited quantities of and 2 types of dhal.