5 places to visit in heavenly Assam

Assam is one of the places in India that has preserved the natural beauty of the country. The flora, fauna and amazing landforms will keep you arrested.

If you are a nature enthusiast, Assam is a place that should be on your bucket list. The state boasts of natural vegetation, riverine islands, tribal traditions, wildlife, amazing tea gardens, Bihu dance, the majestic flow of the Brahmaputra and hospitable locals. Before you get the tickets for the Delhi to Dibrugarh flight, make a list of the places and the things you must do in Assam.

#1 Manas National Park - The Manas National Park has been declared as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. Not only that, it is an Elephant Reserve, a Project Tiger Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve. It is one of the best national parks in India to witness the diverse flora of the country, which is known for the rare golden langur and the red panda. The natural landscape seems more and more surreal as one starts to explore the vastness of the jungle. The national park harbours the largest population of endangered Indian species.

#2 Kaziranga National Park - Kaziranga National Park offers abode to 2/3 of the total population of one-horned rhinoceros on the planet. The national park is also a World Heritage Site and a highlight of the tourist places in Assam. The forests preserve the ecological balance and contribute to versatile biodiversity. Lots of other animals like Wild Buffaloes, Swamp Deer, Elephants, Bengal Foxes, Sloth Bears, Gibbons, Flying Squirrels and Leopards can be found here. The park houses Royal Bengal Tigers and is also a tiger reserve.

#3 Kakochang Waterfalls - The Kakochang Waterfalls cascade graciously through the coffee and rubber plantations of Jorhat. It is a wonderful sight to behold amidst all the wilderness in Assam. The place even offers amazing views of the ruins of Numaligarh and the lush green tea plantations. Kakochang is among the places in Assam you must visit. While on your Delhi to Dibrugarh flight, you should ensure to keep this place in your itinerary.

#4 Haflong Lake - The most beautiful lake in all of Assam is Haflong Lake. It sits in the heart of the dreamy town of Haflong and offers a wonderful chance to tourists to indulge in fishing, boating and water sports. Thousands of migratory birds take refuge in winter which provides a great opportunity for birdwatching. The lake is clean and maintained well by the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council and Dima Hasao Tourist-Forest Department.

#5 Tocklai Tea Research Centre - The Tocklai Tea Research Centre was established in 1911 and is among the oldest and largest tea research centres around the world. It can be said that all the scientific information available on tea originates from this research centre based in Assam. Researches are conducted for the cultivation, extraction and the processing of tea to add to its nutritional value.

Even if you are short on time, these are some of the places that you cannot miss out while on your trip to Assam.